Shipping cars from the USA

What are the special features of cars from the USA

Range and price are the two advantages that come to mind when we think of cars from North America. These are the two main, but not the only reasons why auto shipping from the USA becomes the #1 choice. The secondary market for US cars is rich in continuations. These are not only beat-up cars, but also vehicles without damage, with a clean history, rare models, and specimens with exclusive equipment. Let's tell you about all the advantages of such a purchase.

Price

The opportunity to save money on buying a used car is the main reason for considering the US car aftermarket as a primary market. The American market is oversaturated with automobiles, and locals regularly renew their fleet and prefer new cars over repairs. Therefore, cars with minor damages enter the aftermarket in large numbers. The low price is due to the following factors:

• Low customs tariffs
• A large number of cars for which an insured event has occurred

Even with all shipping, clearance, and fees, the cost of a car from the US is 20-30% less than the domestic market.

Good technical condition

The life of the vehicle depends on the operating conditions, regularity, and quality of maintenance. The good technical condition of American used cars is due to the quality of road surfaces and fuel. Regular and mandatory maintenance can prolong the effective service life of the vehicle.

Low mileage

As a rule, cars in the USA travel no more than 20 thousand kilometers per year. The explanation is simple - Americans prefer to travel long distances by air or rail, and besides, an average US family may have 2-3 cars.

Real life history

The ability to verify a car by VIN significantly reduces the number of scams on the car market. The lot description on online auctions contains information that you can always check. This applies both to the technical condition of the car and legal issues. In addition, if you use the services of an intermediary, there is always an opportunity to request a professional "live" inspection of the car.

Equipment

Cars from the USA are always rich in content. Even the basic equipment includes climate control systems, a large set of driver assistants, navigation, and other options.

Original models

The US secondary market has both common models and exclusive ones. That is why it is also interesting for real "gourmets" who are looking for rare models or cars in a configuration that is available only to buyers of the North American market.

Main ports of shipment of cars from the USA

Auto shipping from America is done from the following ports:

• Port of Los Angeles
• Port of Long Beach
• Port of Houston
• Port of Savannah
• Port of Virginia

Transparent service without borders

The systematic development of the company allowed us to create a service, thanks to which you can choose any vehicle, direction, and order delivery to a convenient destination. You can calculate the delivery of a car from the USA with the help of a special calculator at the stage of choosing a vehicle, taking into account all the costs of delivery.

Shipping costs

The price of auto shipping from the USA depends on the chosen method of transportation. You can access information about shipping prices on the lot page. Or by registering on the site in your personal cabinet in the section "Finance" - "Pricing," you will get access to information about shipping methods and their cost.

The cost of auto shipping depends on the following factors:

• The location of the vehicle
• Vehicle dimensions
• Method of delivery (container transportation, Ro-Ro)
• Destination

Real-time information about your vehicle

Having ordered a vehicle delivery, the customer can track the status of the order and the location of the vehicle in real time. This function is available in the user's cabinet and makes the vehicle delivery process more understandable and our customers more relaxed.

Delivery insurance

Delivery of the car from the USA can be insured. In the event of damage to the vehicle during transportation, the new owner will be compensated for losses. The cost of insurance is calculated based on the price of the vehicle.

How do you check an auto?

To participate in the auction, the user makes a contribution of 10% of the lot value. Before placing a bid, it is important to check the car. On our platform, there are two ways to check the history of a used car at the stage of its selection:

• VIN check
• Physical inspection (face-to-face inspection of the vehicle by a PLC specialist, the results of which will be reflected in the report)

Online VIN check has become a mandatory step when buying a used car. With its help, you can avoid a great deal of trouble associated with the provision of false information by the seller. This concerns both the technical condition of the car and legal restrictions for the operation of the car.

Methods of shipping a car from the United States

Vehicles are shipped by sea in SCS (Shared Container Shipping) and on deck (Ro-Ro).

Transportation in a common container is one of the most popular methods of delivery due to its lower cost. In this case, the shipping costs are shared among all the vehicles transported in the container.

Ro-Ro delivery implies transportation of the car on the deck of the ship. Compared to containerized transportation, Ro-Ro delivery is carried out on a stricter and more regular schedule. Ro-Ro delivery is only suitable for vehicles on the move (Run and Drive).

The main stages of shipping a vehicle from the United States:

• Delivery of the car by car carrier from the site to the U.S. port
• Loading on the ship: in a container or on deck (Ro-ro)
• Proceeding to the destination specified by the buyer
• Unloading
• Preparation of documents, filing of declaration, customs clearance

Car delivery time from the USA

It takes 1 to 3 months to ship a car from the USA. The estimated delivery time depends on many factors. Delivery times are affected by the destination. On average, each step will take this amount of time:

• Transportation to the port of shipment: 4-11 days
• Loading onto the ship: 2-7 days, plus document processing (3-7 days)
• Shipping to destination: about 4 weeks
• Customs clearance: 4-5 days