Ship Car To Saint-Étienne

Car Shipping Saint – Etienne

Located in an eastern part of France, just thirty-one miles Southwest of Lyon in the region of Auvergne – Rhone-Alpes, lays the city of Saint – Etienne. It is the capital of Loire Department.

If you are considering moving here, you may want your personal vehicle with you so you can commute to work or you can simply take in the views from this beautiful place.

Although there are lots of papers to fill out, you can transport your vehicle over to Saint- Etienne, France in no time. You will also want to learn about the traffic and driving rules of France and the laws you will need to follow, which can differ from the driving laws in the US. In order to transport your vehicle to France, you may need to look further into their emissions laws that are heavily regulated. Vehicles made in the US may need to be modified to meet the specifications in France. You can discuss the modification requirements with A1 Auto Transport Service, which has been shipping vehicles over to France for over twenty years.

Cost & Time Examples For Shipping a Car to Saint-Étienne

*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.

Documents Needed for Importing your Vehicle.

It's important to have your safety and verification done before importing your vehicle. You will need to have it cleared by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection as well as the by French Customs and Excise Service. You will need to have the following documents with you for verification purposes:

• Title of the vehicle.
• Driver's License.
• Social Security Number.
• Passport.
• Proof of Residency.
• Vehicle Registration.
• Vehicle Insurance.

With A1 Auto Transport. Service, you can either drive your vehicle down to a port or drop it off, and we can come and pick it up. You will get more for your money at A1 Auto Transport Service.

When shipping your vehicle to Saint Etienne, France, you will have to ways to ship- Roll On, Roll off or Container Shipping. The most practical and affordable way to ship is RORO. Container shipping may cost more but you can place your personal belongings inside the same container as your car. Differently sized containers are available measuring 20 feet and 40 feet. If you choose RORO, your vehicle will need to be empty, cleaned, and strapped down outside on the deck during transport.

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Because there are verification procedures in place, you will need to begin your paperwork as quickly as possible. The verification process can take up to two or three weeks before it reaches Saint Etienne. Be prepared to send documentation with your application and provide proof of any modification when asked. If your vehicle is more than four years old, you will need to obtain a French Control Certificate or Certificate de Conformité. A vehicle can only be shipped if it is less than four years and six months old. Older vehicles are barred from import.

Register your vehicle within a four month period of arriving and picking up your vehicle in France. You will need a French license plate. If you need further assistance on regulations and laws or need to know more about duties, you can contact the Embassy of France.