Shipping a car from Canada to Europe is a process that must be done strategically by a professional auto shipping company. There are many things that can go wrong with auto shipping, if not handled by a professional. Once you research and find a reliable auto shipping company, follow the steps below:

Choosing a Shipping Method

You must first choose a shipping method. Shipping options for crossing the Atlantic Ocean are limited to two methods: RoRo shipping and container shipping. RoRo shipping is a more affordable option since the vehicles are easily rolled on and rolled off the ferry. The downside to this shipping is that the cars are strapped down, but not protected from weathering or debris. If you have a valuable car, you should have your vehicle shipped in a container. If your car is expensive or is a vintage car with a 1950s paint job – you should never have it exposed to weather.

Choosing a Destination Port

Choose a destination port in Canada that is the closest to the East Coast of Canada as possible and offers the best price. The auto shippers who pick up your vehicle and store it at the terminal will charge a storage fee when the vehicle is stored before leaving on the ferry to Europe.

Getting Your Vehicle Ready for Shipping

It is important to prepare your vehicle for shipment by making sure the vehicle is cleaned sufficiently. Make sure no personal belongings are in the vehicle and clean the vehicle so you can take a good picture of it before it’s voyage. By having the vehicle cleaned, you will better be able to tell the condition of the vehicle before and after its voyage in case, it is delivered damaged.

Picking Up Your Vehicle

Once your vehicle is delivered to the terminal, there will be a storage fee for the length of time that your vehicle is stored. If you are picking up your vehicle, you do not have to worry about the door-to-door fee. But, if you need your vehicle delivered from the terminal to your new home – you would have to pay the door-to-door fee for that.