Ship Car To Kelowna

Car Shipping Kelowna

Kelowna is a large tourist city in the Okanagan Valley of Canada. With many events throughout the year including music and art festivals, skiing and boat races, the city has become a very popular destination for travelers from around the world. Traffic can be very congested on the highways entering the city due to the large number of tourists coming and going and public conveyance is a shared resource between Kelowna and the District of Lake County in Central Okanagan. The transit system is often not a very reliable source of transit for residents and visitors and it is suggested to have access to a personal motor vehicle when you need to arrive at your destination on time. With 6 universities and colleges in the city, students from the United States and other countries often relocate for educational purposes. For employment, there are many schools, housing development corporations, and tourist attractions like parks, museums, and retail centers to work in. Moving is usually not a difficult thing to do as long as you have carefully planned the hauling and provided all necessary information to customs.

Cost & Time For Shipments

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

*Save the ground cost by delivering 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 haul 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.

Automobile Shipment.

As you near the time you will need to have your car moved, you will need to hire a professional company to handle the shipment for you. There will be some things you need to provide to them in advance including:

• Social Security Card.
• Driver’s License or Photo Identification.
• Signed Power of Attorney.
• Signed Contract.

The company will need to know the make, model, and manufacture year of the vehicle so they can schedule the correct carrier to pick it up. You will usually be able to use door-to-door unless you need to have it shipped from one terminal to another. You will have a contract that will include insurance coverage, the type that will be used, and all fees that will be included in the total cost to move.

Customs Rules for Imports.

Customs in both the United States as well as Canada have specific rules for the exportation and importation of motor vehicles. You will need to file export documents for approval with the United States within 72 hours before moving out. You will also need to send a copy of your motor vehicle title to the specific border crossing that it will go through 72 hours ahead of the expected date of arrival. You will need to have your driver’s license and a copy of the motor vehicle title ready for customs as well. You can import that is new or used. Cars manufactured in the United States are generally up to date with the vehicle standards but if it was manufactured in another country you may need to have alterations to emissions, brakes, or headlights. Your agent will be able to let you know if anything will need to be taken care of mechanically before shipment.

How to Haul.

You can have it delivered with the use of either an open or enclosed method via the interstate or the sea. The following are the types available to move:

RORO- RORO, or roll-on roll-off is the most used way to move throughout the world today. RORO is a type of open method where autos are loaded onto trucks or ships and not sealed inside a container. Cars must be moved alone with nothing left inside them during open one and your agent will let you know what steps to take to prepare for shipment. RORO is the least expensive mode available to move.

Enclosed- Classic and luxury auto owners who value their vehicles highly and want to minimize the possibility of damage in transit often choose an enclosed method. Those who need to move their things along with it can benefit from the higher cost.

Air- Moving by air is usually reserved for very expensive exotic and luxury automobiles. It is the most expensive way to haul but it is also the fastest.

When you speak to your agent they will be able to help you schedule the type and will be able to arrange for pickup and delivery to and from the seaport if you will be moving by sea instead of interstate option.