How Do You Buy A Car & Send It Overseas?
If you are preparing to go overseas for a while and want to take a car with you, you can purchase a new car before leaving and then send it overseas. Buying a car and sending it overseas is really no different than sending a car that you already own. Step 1 Purchase the vehicle and get two extra copies of the bill of sale. You will need to have these extra copies to go with your shipping paperwork. If you are buying from a dealership, choose one that is close to the port you want to ship from. You should be able to get them to drive your car to the port for you, which will save you on costs. Step 2 Locate an international car shipping company in the U.S. The MoveCars.com website (see Resources) has a directory of shipping companies that handle overseas car shipping. Click on each company name to go to its website. Step 3 Determine which shipping method you prefer. You can choose from container shipping or roll on roll off (RORO). Container shipping is when the car is secured in a large
