Surface Combat Systems Center Wallops Island Car Shipping

Published by Joe Webster.

Surface Combat Systems Center Wallops Island Auto Shipping Services by A-1 Auto Transport

The Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC) Wallops Island is a facility in rural Virginia. The facility is extremely advanced.

This facility is one of 11 facilities with an aim for training members of the Navy and to also innovate, test, research, and develop maritime warfare solutions. The area where the center is located is known for its wildlife and untampered shoreline.

Being posted to the SCSC in Wallops Island will be a great experience. However, getting your vehicle to the island might be a little bit challenging. This is where we are A-1 Auto Transport can be helpful.

Shipping to a Base in the CONUS Area

SCSC Wallops Island is located in Virginia, which means it is in the United States. The United States Government doesn’t sponsor the transportation of vehicles within the Continental United States.

However, some groups in the military are sponsored for local moves. You should discuss this with your transportation officer to know if you are eligible for such a sponsorship.

One way you can make your move to the center smoother is to begin contacting third-party auto transport companies and get estimates. It will give you planning time.

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Full List of Military Shipping Services We Offer

We ship a lot of things to SCSC Wallops Island. We can help you with things like:

ATVs
SUVs
Cars
Mopeds

Military Car Shipping

Unless a military officer lives in Virginia, driving the whole distance from a base in another state to this center might be challenging. If a family is involved, that becomes even more complicated.

Since the government won’t sponsor your move, it will be a good idea to make arrangements yourself. Most auto transporters like A-1 Auto Transport offer discounts for military officers. Consider getting quotes, drawing up a budget, and seeing if your tax deductibles might help your case.

SCSC has rules about the vehicles officers can bring in as their POV. Getting to know these rules will make the whole planning stage easier as there won’t be any assumptions.

Documentation is inevitable and some items will be submitted or used at different points. They include:

Proof of ownership of the vehicle you are shipping
A United States Government issued identity card
Proof of permission to take the vehicle to the center (Applicable if the vehicle is leased)

Preparing your car for Shipment

You can submit your vehicle as it is for shipping but there might be complications later. To prevent such from happening, take some time and prepare the vehicle by:

Disconnecting the battery or removing it completely from the vehicle.
Washing the vehicle thoroughly with soap and water.

Military Motorcycle Shipping

A motorbike is seen as a vehicle just as a car is by the military, so, all the rules apply. The government won’t sponsor the shipping of a motorbike to a center in the United States unless the officer is eligible for an exemption.

If you are shipping a vehicle as well as a motorbike, planning early will be key. Most auto shipping companies offer discounts for shipping more than one vehicle. Search for such deals.

Since a bike is still a vehicle, there will still be documentation to go through. A proof of ownership or a permit to move the bike from the owner will be required at certain points.