Lajes Field Car Shipping

Lajes Field Auto Shipping Services by A-1 Auto Transport

Lajes Field is a multi-use airfield located near Lajes, Azores, Portugal.

The field is used by the Portuguese Air Force and the United States Air Force (US Airforce Europe, Middle East, and Africa). The base’s position is strategic. It is halfway between Europe and North America. It is in the northern part of the Atlantic Ocean.

Being posted to Lajes Field will be a great experience. If you intend to take your vehicle, you don’t need to have anxious thoughts about how to get it there. That is why we are here. We will tell you how.

Shipping to a Base in the OCONUS Area

Because Lajes is outside the continental United States, you are entitled to government sponsorship for the shipping of a single POV. Under this sponsorship, all bills for getting your vehicle to the base will be paid in full.

Note, though that this sponsorship can have backlogs and might need extra documentation to implement. Discuss the best course of action with your transportation officer.

If you want your move to be efficient and happen with no hiccups, begin contacting auto transportation companies early.

Full List of Military Shipping Services We Offer

We ship all sorts of vehicles to Lajes. This includes:

• Cars
• ATVs
• SUVs
• Motorbikes
• Household Goods
• Mopeds

Military Car Shipping

Since the government will be paying for shipping a single vehicle, you should follow up the process to ensure you get that benefit. If you are shipping more than one car, you will have to pay for the transportation of the second one. Generally, officers just ship one car and then buy a beater second car when they arrive at their new station.

Confirm your eligibility for the sponsorship and take your PCS to your TO so, there is no misunderstanding with shipping your vehicle.

Research and verify the rules for shipping a vehicle to the base. There might be prohibited types of vehicles or modifications. Discuss this with your transportation officer.

Make copies of the following documents as you will use them to process your government sponsorship and shipping arrangements:

• Government-issued identification
• Permanent Change of Station Document
• Proof of ownership of the vehicle you intend to ship
• Agreement with the owner of the vehicle you are leasing, allowing you to ship it to Lajes Field.

Preparing your car for Shipment

Your car will need some touching up to get it ready for the long journey. You will have to:

• Drain the petrol in the fuel tank to empty or at most, a quarter of the tank’s capacity.
• Fix any cracks on the windshield as the varying temperatures might widen the crack or cause the glass to shatter.

Military Motorcycle Shipping

The rules for shipping a motorcycle are similar to shipping a car. If you want government sponsorship for your bike, you will have to document the bike as being yours or show proof that you have permission to ship it.

If you are shipping a bike as a second vehicle, the government won’t pay for it. The government will pay for only a single vehicle. This is something to know while you plan your change of station.

Either way, proof of ownership or permission to export the bike from the owner will have to be submitted at various points of the shipping process.

Preparing your motorcycle for Shipment

Simply prepare the bike by carrying out the following actions:

• Repair leaking tires and reduce the pressure in the tires before dropping the bike off for shipping.
• Get a mechanic to fix any mechanical faults the bike might have.

Contact Us

Shipping a vehicle to another base might seem daunting but if you call A-1 Auto Transport, we will make it a smooth process. Dial us today on 1-888-230-9116.