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What You Need to Know Before Relocating

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What You Need to Know Before Relocating

Relocation Long Distance Auto Transport

There’s many different reasons why we may decide to relocate and move to another state, city or even country over the course of our lives. Anything from getting a new job, to going to school, joining the military or even purchasing a vacation home could mean big shifts in where we reside.

But what if you want to bring your car along for the ride? 

At ShipLux, you’re in safe hands as we’ll help get your car safely from A to B; wherever A or B might be.

Moving to Another City or State

Moving to another city or state can be an overwhelming experience, but shipping your car doesn’t have to be. Read over this checklist to make sure your car is ready to make the trip across state lines: 
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Clean your car inside and out

so you can take the most accurate photos of your vehicle for insurance purposes.
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Complete car maintenance

Make sure things like tire pressure, car battery and fluids are all charged, replaced and ready to go. Document any mechanical issues as well as your mileage and be sure to let us know if there are any special instructions to operate your car.  \n \n 
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Remove all of your personal items

for safety and security’s sake!
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Disable your car alarm

so it doesn’t get triggered in transit.
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Remove toll tags and passes

to ensure you’re not unnecessarily charged for your journey.

Moving to Another Country

When moving to another country, the most important thing is paperwork, paperwork, paperwork! Although our team cannot help you complete your paperwork, we’re here to help you every step of the way with our 24/7 live support. Take moving from the USA to Canada for example, in addition to the checklist above, you must also ensure you’ve checked with: 

  • Transport Canada which is Canada’s main transportation regulatory organization.

  • The Registrar of Imported Vehicles who work on behalf of Transport Canada, providing lists of admissible and inadmissible vehicles as well as planning guides.

  • Canada Border Service Agency to check customs requirements for importation.

What’s the Best Way to Ship a Car Long Distance?

There are two main options to choose from: 
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Enclosed shipping:

Rest easy with our 360 protection. Your vehicle will be completely safe from the elements in our covered trailers. No need to worry about environmental concerns like dirt, hail, pebbles/rocks or drastic changes in temperature. Your vehicle will also be safe from thieves and vandalizers since it’s enclosed and under lock and key. Enclosed shipping journeys typically cost a little more and are done less frequently, resulting in longer shipping times, but we can guarantee that your car will arrive in pristine condition. 
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Open shipping:

Open shipping is the more affordable option, but there are trade offs. Your car will be exposed to the elements, and will most likely arrive at its destination in need of a serious wash. However, open shipping trips are done more frequently so there’s more flexibility for your journey if you’re needing your car in a hurry. 

If you’re making a big move and want your car to come too, get in touch with us today for a free, no-obligation quote.  

FAQ

How much does it cost to ship a car across the country/overseas/another country?

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