Have you been thinking about emigrating to Australia, but just not sure if it's worth the hassle and expense or taking your car with you? Here are five good reasons why shipping your car to Australia is well worth it.
Shipping your car will avoid making a loss from selling.
You will most likely lose a lot of money on the vehicle if you try to sell it before you leave, especially if it's a late-model vehicle. There is enough to think about when emigrating without having to make a quick-fire sale on your car and losing money.
Shipping your own car will save money, as the Australian car market is expensive.
If you do sell it and then try to replace it in Australia, the same vehicle will often be priced considerably higher in Australia, because of the restrictions on imported cars. Making the local market inflated compared to most counties.
You can also take advantage of having the car re-valued to lower the taxes paid to Australian Customs. This is known as "Customs Valuation" and is different to a market valuation. How is my Car valued for Customs?
Shipping cars to Australia is a simple process when using a professional freight forwarder.
The shipping process is very simple despite what you may have heard. The reason it is simple is that we do all the hard work for you. All you have to do is supply some documents( like registration, driver's licence), fill out some simple forms on our website, and we do the rest. We can even apply for the Apply for Vehicle Import Approval so you don't need to deal with the Department of Infrastructure, or Australia Customs.
Better the devil you know
You know the history of your vehicle, and you know that it's reliable. You will want a reliable vehicle while you are settling in, exploring and enjoying your new life in Australia.
Keep the car you love, whether it's your classic car, or the family wagon
You love your car, that's why you bought it in the first place, right? Just because you are moving to Australia doesn't mean you have to leave your pride and joy behind. If shipping from a right-hand drive country, it's easy, and you can keep on enjoying your special car.
Summary
At the end of the day, you'll have your own reasons for deciding whether to take your car or not. But if you do decide to take your vehicle, you'll be glad you did.