Ship Car To Munich

Car Shipping Munich

Munich has been called the world’s best place to live. It’s the epicenter for publishing and many other business ventures around the globe today. When you move to Munich you realize quickly that having your own car to drive will be a valuable time and money saver. Hiring a car can be very costly after a while. The good thing about importing your car to Munich is that Munich is a fairly easy State to import to in Germany. Once you hire the auto transport company to transport your car internationally you will need to provide them with necessary documents, arrange for pick-up and delivery to the major shipping port nearest your location that ships to Munich, and make sure your car has been modified to be able to drive on the roadways in Munich. Cars in Germany have to pass a technical inspection and if you have an American car, you will most likely need to modify your headlights, brakes, emissions, and tires. Your transport agent will be able to give you in-depth details on what types of modifications you may need depending on the type of car you own.

Cost & Time Examples For Shipping a Car to Munich

*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 vehicle 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.

Customs Clearance and Driving in Munich

The Customs officer in Munich will perform a thorough assessment of your vehicle to confirm that it is safe to drive on the road. You will also have to fork up cash for taxes and import levies when the car passes through customs. If you can provide evidence of the following you may be eligible to have the taxes and charges waived:

• The car is registered in your name
• You plan on residing in Germany as a resident
• You have lived outside of the EU for the last year
• You have owned the car for the last 6 months
• You agree to either export the car back to the U.S. or sell it in Germany prior to leaving the country

Once your car has been cleared through customs you will have six months to register it in Munich and obtain a German Driver’s License. If you will not be in Germany longer than one year, you will be given permission to drive your car while in Munich for up to 12 months. You must have a registration document that has a German translation attached to it and must carry that in your car when you are driving. If you will be in Germany for more than a year, you will be required to register your car at the local Kfz-Zulassungsstelle and your car must pass a technical inspection. Once you are driving in Munich, be aware that the German Autobahn has much higher speed limits than what you may be used to in the U.S. Drive with caution and don’t drive slow as to not cause an auto accident. In more congested areas of the Autobahn, traffic speeds do slow down due to the posted limits. For more information on importing your car to Munich, you can contact the German Missions office in Washington, DC.

Methods of Shipping and Cost

There are two ways that you can ship your car internationally to Munich by sea. You can use RoRo Shipping, which is the preferred way to ship a car overseas and has been used worldwide for many decades. It’s the most efficient and quickest way to transport a car overseas. Your car is driven onto the ship at the U.S. port and secured into place and then simply driven off the ship when it reaches the entry port for Munich. You’ll need to clear all personal belongings out of the car when using RoRo to transport the car. You can also utilize a container in either a 20 or 40-foot size and go with Container Shipping. With a container, you’ll be able to ship your car as well as any personal items you may need to ship along with it. Your agent will walk you through the different types of shipping available for your shipping needs. The agent will also provide you with an itemized quote showing the total cost of shipping and what you will need to pay prior to as well as after the car is transported to Munich. If you need someone to pick your car up and deliver it, the agent will help you take care of that as well. If you would like more information on exportation laws in the United States, you can contact the U.S. Customs office and they can direct you to the information you may need.

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