How To: Shipment Of A Non Running Car From Hawaii

Shipment Of A Non-Running Car From Hawaii

There are a few challenges specific to shipping a non-running car and a few other challenges that come with shipping from Hawaii. In this article, we’ll look at both sides of the equation to explain what’s involved with transporting a nonoperational vehicle from Hawaii to the mainland U.S.

The first thing you should know about relocating a vehicle, which may be fairly obvious, is that hauling must be done by boat. It’s important to remember that this is a service that not every auto shipper will offer. Because this is the case, you must be discerning when assessing shippers and ensure they have the requisite experience and equipment to do the job correctly.

When it comes to transporting a car from Hawaii by boat, there are two main relocation methods. (There may be limitations with nonrunning cars that limit which methods are available to you.) Non running cars are often moved in a shipping container, largely because it’s easier than moving the vehicle into the cargo area typically used for “RORO” (roll on, roll off) transport.

Inoperable Vehicle Shipping To Or From Hawaii

Regarding pricing, most shipments from Hawaii to the mainland can be made, at least at the most basic level, at around $1,000 for a non-running car. This may fluctuate based on the time of year and relative business of the company you choose to do business with.

As mentioned above, the cost is for delivery to a West Coast location (usually Los Angeles or San Francisco, but with other possibilities). The same shipping business can likely help you get your belongings to another region of the country, but keep in mind that doing so will cost you more money. The cost of transport between the two coasts of the United States might range from $1,600 to $2,500.

Another option that’s available when shipping an inoperable vehicle (or just about any vehicle, for that matter) is air freight. The car is loaded onto a transport plane and flown to its destination. As you might expect, this method costs substantially more than the standard ways, but it is an \option if convenience is at the top of your priority list. Air freight costs typically start out at several thousand dollars.

Do you have a non-running car that needs to be shipped from Hawaii? Call us today at the number at the top of the page for a FREE cost estimate to any location! We’re happy to answer your questions and offer advice if you’re a first-time shipper!