• VIN / Chassis Lookup – type a VIN number and we can automatically retrieve the make/model/year/dimensions and weight in order to speed up the quote process and to enhance the accuracy of your quote in terms of car shipping costs and IVA modification charges
• Improved vehicle database – we have added thousands of makes/models/model years to our database in order to accurately provide IVA/MOT costings, we will also be able to show you images of modifications needed and a breakdown of parts/labour costs to get your car through UK testing
• Quote Tailoring – Once you have obtained your instant quote from us you will then be able to tailor it to your needs, play around with upgrades, options etc and get the quote just right for you.
• Port Finder – not sure which is the closest port to ship from? Simply type the post code/zip code/address/town and our system will pinpoint the closest ShipMyCar port facility
• Expanded range of destinations – we will be able to provide further routes all over the world and still give you a full breakdown of all costs involved in the shipment required
• Car shipping comparison – many of our clients are looking at buying say a Mustang in the USA and shipping to the UK, they need to know the total cost of buying, shipping and registering the car here in the UK. We provide a favourites list to add vehicles you have seen and get a landed UK price for each, make notes, upload photos and keep track of the cars you have seen or are bidding on
• Improved UI – our developers have utilised HTML5 and CSS3 to bring you a faster, fresher and more usable site

A glimpse of new site:

All of this on top of our current system of providing instant transport costs, export costs, shipping and marine insurance costs, unloading and import cots, UK transport, IVA, SVA and MOT, DVLA and road tax pricing. The new site is nearly there and we aim to have full release by the end of April 2012 – follow us on Facebook for up to date information

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ShipMyCar is well known for their superb car shipping instant quote system.

We have spent many years building up a comprehensive database of American cars, the shipping requirements for each, the IVA modifications needed when the vehicle arrives in the UK, whether new OEM lights are needed for particular vehicles for IVA test, common MOT failures for certain imported vehicles and more….

The quote system provides users with:

• US Transport costing – we collect the car from any address in the USA and transport, fully insured, to the nearest port
• US Handling charges – port storage, container loading and customs documentation
• Port-to-port shipping – from USA we ship via consolidated container – get an instant, accurate costing for any make/model
• Marine Insurance – prices instantly given for fully comprehensive marine insurance cover
• UK unloading and customs – estimates provided of your import duty and VAT, instant quote takes into account the age of the car, manufacturing origin of car, and your personal circumstances i.e. do you have to pay any import tax? Get an instant answer…
• UK Transport – transport costs from the port to our workshop on a car transporter, again fully insured
• IVA Modifications and test – instant price for any make/model of US car and up to date pricing of IVA test fee – ShipMyCar quote system accurate for any make/model of US car and price includes taking the car to the test for you and a full tank of fuel
• MOT Test – instant quote will determine if this is required for your particular vehicle and price accordingly
• DVLA Registration and road tax – get an instant and up to date cost for any make / model of car with the quote system selecting the correct road fund license for your vehicle
• Numberplates and full valet – quote even includes fixing number plates to your vehicle and a complimentary valet

All of this is sent instantly to you and displayed on the screen, your email will include a PDF copy of the quote for printer friendly viewing and for certain makes/model a complimentary import guide is also emailed.



We are always developing our quote system however, 2011 sees some bigger improvements than usual including – automatic, instant quotes from many more countries to the UK including enhanced IVA testing requirements, Thatcham alarm fitting and more plus development of our new instant export quote system.

If you are looking at importing a car from the USA to the UK please try our unique instant car shipping quote system anytime at ShipMyCar Instant Quotes

Our quote system is developed in house by our developers at LookPRO

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]]> https://www.shipmycar.co.uk/svt-raptor-video/ Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:59:56 +0000 http://www.shipmycar.co.uk/?p=813 We can provide the Ford F150 SVT Raptor for an on-the-road UK price or if you have seen one for sale in the USA we can provdie you with an instant car shipping quote to price up the import including US transport, shipping, marine insurance, unloading, customs duties, IVA testing and DVLA registration

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]]> The new 2020 Ford F150 SVT Raptor is simply incredible, powered by the new 24-valve, 3.5L twin turbo engine with 10-speed transmission, the latest Raptor puts out 450bhp and 510lb-ft of torque.

We have shipped lots of Raptors to the UK from USA and Dubai over the years and so are experts at the modifications required to get through the IVA test and to register the vehicle correctly with the DVLA.

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