Prepare the vehicle and its release
Tell us whether the car is with its owner, a dealer or an auction site. Collection needs the correct release authority, a ready date, keys and suitable access. A non-running vehicle or low ground clearance can change the equipment required.
Provide the destination and receiving-party details before committing to shipment. Eligibility and registration at destination remain separate from arranging the sea freight.
Keep export and shipping documents together
Identify the available vehicle registration and ownership documents and the party responsible for export formalities. Check current DVLA guidance for taking a vehicle out of the UK; permanent and temporary movements have different requirements.
The vehicle identification and commercial details supplied for collection, loading and shipping must be consistent. The team will identify any further documentation needed for the proposed route.
Build the transport plan
- Agree the UK collection postcode, site contact and release instructions
- Review container or available RoRo arrangements for the vehicle
- Plan loading, securing and the requested condition records
- Confirm the shipping handover and the overseas receiving party
- Identify any destination handling or delivery included in the quotation
Information for your quote
- Make, model, year, dimensions and running condition
- UK collection postcode, destination and receiving-party details
- Available registration, ownership and export documentation
- Ready date, any special handling and details of goods accompanying the vehicle
What the quotation should distinguish
Compare UK collection, loading, ocean freight and destination charges on the same basis. Optional insurance, taxes, registration and vehicle modifications are separate unless expressly included in the written scope.
Further guidance
GOOD TO KNOW
Your questions, answered.
Do I need to deliver the vehicle to a port?
You can request UK collection or an agreed delivery-to-loading-point arrangement. Provide the postcode and condition so the team can assess access and transport requirements.
Can a dealer ship several vehicles together?
Yes. Send individual vehicle details, collection locations and ready dates. Equipment and loading are planned for the vehicles concerned; a fixed number of cars per container should not be assumed.
