Ship Car To Soweto

Car Shipping Soweto

Bordering the mining belt of Johannesburg, the township of Soweto used to be a separate municipality. However, it is now incorporated into the Metropolitan Municipality of Johannesburg.

Cost & Time Examples For Move Your Vehicle

*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. South Africa

*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.

Import Regulations

Be informed that you will have to adhere to strict import regulations imposed by the customs of the country. This is why it’s advisable to hire a shipping agency such as the A1 Auto Transport which is experienced enough to know the details of the task. You will have to prepare a wide range of documents which includes:

• Driver’s License.
• Title deed of the vehicle.
• Insurance Certificate.
• Power of Attorney, if you aren’t there to pick your vehicle up.
• Social Security Number.

Regulations Related to Your Vehicle

Your car has to adhere to specific legal regulation, if it is to be transported to Soweto. They include:

• It has to be right-handed.
• Only one car is allowed per individual or a family.
• Returning citizens are also subjected to taxes.
• Immigrants can’t sell their cars for at least 2 years.
• Temporary residents are also subjected to full taxes.
• Diplomats are exempt from taxation but they have to present a diplomacy certification.
• You’d have to obtain an Import Permit from the Embassy of South Africa prior to the entire process.

On top of all that you would also have to prepare the following documents which are required by the South African authorities upon arrival:

• Passport.
• Import permit.
• Bill of sale.
• Title.
• Temporary License.
• Original Registration.
• 160 and 304A forms in three separate copies.

For further information contact the South African Embassy in Washington, DC.

Hauling Methods

Port Elizabeth is the main port of the country and you’d have several options when it comes to shifting methods. If you wish to transport other personal belongings, you have to go for container relocation. In any case, it would be wise to get an estimate quote so that you are prepared upon arrival. The following methods are available if you want to ship your car to Port Elizabeth:

• Ro/Ro (Roll on/Roll off) – it would require you to drive your vehicle on a hauling deck on its own wheels. The car is going to be secured on it and transported as it is. Once it arrives, it’s going to be driven off the deck. You won’t be allowed to ship anything else but your car. This is the cheapest way to ship your vehicle.
• Container Shipping – this method would allow you to transport other personal belongings and this is why it’s more expensive. However, you get more value off of it if you have more stuff to relocate.