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When moving or traveling abroad, you may need the use of your vehicle. Selecting an international auto transport shipping service can be stressful. There are a few key points to consider. First, ask about insurance to protect your vehicle in the event of damage or an accident.  Most companies have specified limits and will require some sort of proof of the value of your vehicle.

Though reputable companies are quite knowledgeable about duties, taxes and regulations involved in moving vehicles to other countries, you will also want to obtain the information for yourself, so you are not faced with the unexpected. Often merchandise that is left in the vehicle is also subject to duties or fees, so if it can be left out of the vehicle or shipped some other way. Some items may also be suspect for security reasons.  All electronic items such as GPS and iPod should be removed if possible.

The best way to go about determining the regulations for moving a vehicle to a specific country is to contact the consulate of that country several weeks in advance to obtain all necessary rules and regulations. Though the company you use may be knowledgeable, regulations can change quickly.  

It is also wise to make sure that all documents needed to move the vehicle are ready and provided to the company. They will use the best equipment possible to move your vehicle safely from one location to another. But they cannot do a good job if necessary documents are not provided.  You will need to provide invoices and sign shipping documents before the car can be moved.

When choosing a company for the job, you should look for those that maintain a network of providers.  This makes the move of your car much less of a hassle and makes the process go much more quickly.  Companies that belong to a network of global car movers will be able to answer many of your questions. If there are many they cannot answer, look for another provider.  

While safe and securing moving of your vehicle is what you want, there are also different prices, depending upon how the car is transported and what routes are used.  It is acceptable to get quotes and compare costs, as long as this does not become the most important factor in deciding which company to use to move your vehicle.