Shipping to Australia Blog

Shipping a car to Australia (and, really, anywhere internationally) comes with its own set of rules and regulations which makes it one the most complicated and time consuming aspects of ones move to Australia.

While there is lots of information out there on line for people looking to ship their car to Australia (we have a thorough section at our site over here and I especially like the one that’s provided over here) people often seem to be unable to wrap their heads around all the laws, requirements and seemingly endless “small details” that the process requires. This doesn’t even begin to talk about trying to find the best price for the shipping. In this post I will try to give a very basic and easy to understand summary of some of the things to check, ask and watch out for when trying to get your vehicle to Australia.

Firstly, one must ask themselves if shipping the car to Australia is worthwhile. Obviously, the cost of the shipment is crucial here but there are other things to factor in as well. You’ll want to check out the cost to insure the shipment of your car, the amount of taxes you may (or may not) have to pay on your car and the port fees you will be responsible for (keeping in mind that many ports have different fees).

The type of car you are contemplating shipping to Australia could also factor into the decision. For example, gas prices in Australia are much more affordable for an engine that’s less than 1.8 liters. Such a car would have this extra factor to account for when considering shipping.

The value of your car also must be considered. Prices for selling cars in Australia can vary greatly. The majority of cars being shipped to Australia are about six years old with a value of about $15,000. However, it is not uncommon for people to be looking to sell their car once it’s shipped to Australia only to realize the market value is not what they expected.

If one does the above calculations and still would like to go through with shipping a car to Australia then it is time to get all the requirements in order. The automobile will need a Vehicle Import Approval, need to be cleared through customs and need to be registered (with valid insurance and safety measures all checked out). The Vehicle Import Approval can be obtained from the Vehicle Safety Standards Branch of the Department of Transport and Regional Services and you can get a form from this address* (thanks to that same earlier link for providing the address):

The Administrator of Vehicle Standards

ACT Federal Office of Road Safety

GPO Box 1553

Canberra Australia 2601

*A visitor visa and original overseas registration are required for approval.

After the form has been processed the potential shipper will then begin to be contacted by the relevant parties to proceed.

As you can see, the process of shipping a car to Australia is not an easy one and, again, we haven’t even broached the subject of getting a good, competitive and reliable quote. While this post will send you off in the right direction to get started in the process, the majority of people would rather not be bothered while in the middle of uprooting their lives and moving to Australia. This is where Shipping2Australia.com specializes. When you’re thinking of shipping your car to Australia let us take all these precautions for you and go through the tough process while you just sit back and wait for us to find you the best price. The service is free and you will have the peace of mind to know that, not only is this the best quote out there, but it’s from a reliable and honest car shipping to Australia company as these are the only ones we deal with.

Here’s hoping that this clears up the car shipping to Australia process and that you’ll let us maneuver through it for you while you can concentrate on the rest of your move.

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Previous posts in Shipping to Australia Tips and Information series:

Part 1: Shipping to Australia Tips and Information

Part 2: Cheap Shipping to Australia

Part 3: Shipping Companies to Australia

Part 4: Freight Shipping to Australia

Part 5: Container Shipping to Australia

Part 6: Shipping Prices to Australia

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