Expert Car Shipping & Auto Transport Companies in Frome

In most instances non-running vehicles can be shipped and simply need to be handled a little differently to vehicles that can be driven under their own power. If you are not able to arrange transport to the port yourself, we can arrange collection of non-running vehicles utilising transporters that can safely load vehicles that do not run using a powered winch. Non-running vehicles can be shipped using any of our dedicated or shared container shipping services, however there are only limited roll on roll off services that are able to accommodate a vehicle that does not run. Please expect to pay additional costs for collection and towing charges both in the UK and at destination. To be safely loaded and secured for shipment, vehicles must always have fully functioning steering irrespective of if they are being moved on a roll on roll off service or being shipped in a container. If your vehicle does not have functioning brakes it will not be possible to ship using a roll on roll off service, but it can still be accommodated on our container shipping services.

We suggest making your booking as far in advance as you can. Even if you do not need your vehicle to be shipped for a little while, booking your shipment well in advance lets us get everything in place and prepare the export documentation so we are ready to get things moving when you are good to go. There is no deposit to pay when you complete our booking form and if you are not sure what date you would like your vehicle collected or what date you would like to deliver, simply provide your best estimate. Our team will keep in touch and collection / delivery dates can be firmed up a little nearer the time of shipment in line with your requirements.

Shipping information, including the name of the vessel, anticipated sailing date and estimated date of arrival will be provided by email well in advance of shipment.

The amount of import duty and tax charged by overseas customs authorities for the importation of motor vehicles can vary greatly from country to country. Different countries also use different criteria to determine the rate any duty and tax will be calculated and charged at. This can include such factors as the age of your vehicle, its value, the type of fuel it uses, its emissions and the type of vehicle it is. While many countries may offer reduced rates of import duty and tax or, exemption from paying any duty and tax at all, this can also be based on and determined by a variety of different criteria. Such things as how long you have owned your vehicle, how long you have lived outside of the country you are exporting it to, whether you are military personnel and if you are importing your vehicle at the same time as transferring your place of permanent residence may influence any exemption from or preferential rate of duty and tax you may be required to pay. While confirmation can be obtained directly from the customs authorities or embassy / consulate for your chosen destination, our team will be happy to provide general advice or guidance or you can visit our guides pages for further information on duty and taxes.

Once the vehicle has cleared through customs and all applicable duty and taxes and import formalities have been completed our destination agents will accompany you to the port to collect the vehicle and give you the necessary papers to gain entry. This can take from a few days to over a week depending on the workload of import customs officers and port staff. The process will run smoothly if you can complete all the necessary import formalities in advance of the vessel arriving. Please make sure you contact our destination agents in advance they will assist and advise you of the correct import procedures.