Ship Car To Bordeaux

Car Shipping Bordeaux

The wine industry’s capital city, Bordeaux is a port at Garonne River in France. It has the highest number of historic buildings apart from Paris and is situated in the southern France.

In case you are moving here, you are sure to miss having your personal vehicle to explore the beautiful city or to commute to work. That is unless you import it from the USA. However, automobile imports require plenty of documentation and adhering to the French regulations. Additionally, it helps to learn more about the traffic and driving rules before you actually start driving as the French laws are slightly different from the ones in the USA.

As per EU laws, the emission laws are stringent, and US-made cars and other motorcars might require modifications. To see if you need to get your automobile modified, discuss it with A1 Auto Transport service. We have been shipping many vehicles to France over the last two decades and will be able to assist you with all the procedures.

Cost & Time Examples For Shipping a Car to Bordeaux

*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and the type of vehicle.

*Save the ground transport cost by delivering the vehicle to the nearest port.

*Allow an additional 10 days to process the documents.

*Prices are for 1 car in a dedicated 20ft container. This is the safest and most reliable way to transport a motorcar internationally. Other items may be included in the container to help save you money when moving.

*Using the RoRo (roll on, roll off) method is less expensive and shipments can be completed in fewer days. Contact us now for a free RoRo quote.

Documents for verification before import

Verification and safety checks are an important part of the import with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the French Customs Department. Before your vehicle is shipped from the USA and before it arrives in Bordeaux, these documents are required to be submitted and verified if you don’t want any delays.

• Social security number.
• Driving license.
• Vehicle insurance.
• Title and registration.
• Proof of Residence.
• Passport of the owner.
• Purchase invoice of the car.
• Certificate of Motorcar Conformity.

You will need to decide whether you need the door-to-port services of A1 Auto Transport service or intend to drive your motorcar to be dropped off at the nearest port in the USA. You can contact A1 Auto Transport to find the most affordable solution to the vehicle shipping services.

You have the option of shipping your automobile using RORO or Container hauling which turns out to be the most practical way to import your motorcar to Bordeaux. Container moving allows you to ship your personal belongings along with the car in the 20 or 40-foot sealed containers while RORO only allows an empty vehicle to be shipped. However, RORO is the cheapest way to ship your automobiles.

Planning is needed

As verification and other procedures take time and the vehicle sent by freight hauling takes about 2 to 3 weeks to reach Bordeaux, it is best to plan in advance. It is essential to take care of all documentation and that the automobile adheres to the emission and other eligibility criteria. Another important aspect to consider is the submission of the French Control Certificate. This is only needed if the motorcar that you are shipping is more than 4 years old. You are only allowed to ship if the automobile is within the first six months after the completion of four years.

It is important to get your vehicle registered within 4 months after the customs clearances are availed. Only after that, you can get the French license number plates. To get more information about the import duties, regulations, and laws, contact the Embassy of France.

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