Shipping car to Hawaii can be a costly procedure. However, it doesn't always need to be difficult. There are many companies for shipping a car to Hawaii, some are more reliable than others.
Some companies offer door to door service: they will pick your car up from the mainland and deliver to you in Hawaii. Other shipping companies will only ship from port to port: the car must be dropped off at a port on the coast in the mainland and then picked up at the port in Hawaii.
When shipping a car to Hawaii, make sure that your car is completely empty of belongings. Make sure that the car is in working order, is not leaking, is clean, and does not contain more than 1/4 tank of gas. You should strongly consider getting shipping insurance for shipping your car to Hawaii, you never know what could happen.
It usually takes 20-30 days to ship a car to Hawaii. In rare occasions it may arrive sooner.
Research the company that you will be using. Make sure that it is established and has a proven track record. Some shipping companies may hand your car off to a third party after completing your order. You won't know who this third party is and may have difficulty if anything happens to your car. Make sure the company you choose will be the only party that handles your car during the entire process.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
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