There are many popular shipping routes that people take with Direct Connect Auto. One popular shipping route is from Hawaii to California. Planning to ship your car from Hawaii to the states takes a lot of preparation.  

Have Your Vehicle Checked by a Maintenance Guy

Check for any maintenance issues with your vehicle, and this will rule out anything that can go wrong before your car shipment. Fluids should be checked, along with tire pressure and the car battery. Any loose items in your car may move around during transport and cause hundreds of dollars of damage to your vehicle. The transporter is not responsible for any belongings, so take out your personal belongings beforehand.

Take Photos of Your Car Before Shipment

Taking photos of your car before shipment is a wise thing to do. This will show the condition it was in before it was shipped. If you found a few scratches or dents at the time of delivery, you would show the before pictures to the carrier. This extra documentation is useful in cases where the car is delivered damaged. We are licensed, insured and bonded, so any damage to your vehicle will be covered.

Planning to Transport Your Car From Hawaii to California

When you are shipping your car from Hawaii to the states, an auto transporter needs to come pick up your vehicle. The auto transporter will secure your vehicle on the carrier and transport it to the port. Your shipment will then be picked up by a cargo ship that will drop it off to a trailer on land.

Using Roll on Roll Off Shipping

Many people shipping from land to sea use roll on roll off shipping. Moving a car by sea through roll on roll off is the most cost-effective way to deliver. It is simple, and the most common method to move a vehicle. Simply roll your vehicle onto a carrier vessel and once it arrives in Hawaii, just roll it off.

Container Shipping

There are two types of container shipping methods to choose from. Regular container shipping is less expensive than roll on roll off and the cost is split with all of the cars on board. There’s an extra layer of defense for your car and weathering. The ship must be filled before it leaves, making it a longer wait than roll on roll off shipping.

Private Container Shipping

You can step up the level of protection for your vehicle with private container shipping. Each vehicle will have its own private shipping container, away from elements and other vehicles that could damage it. This is more costly than the other shipping types, but if you have a valuable car with an expensive paint job, it is worth it to keep it safe.

Arranging for Pickup

Once your vehicle is shipped from Hawaii to California, you will need to arrange for pickup. You can either pick your vehicle up at the port or have it delivered to your door. Door to door shipping is typically more expensive, but when you factor in having to pay extra for vehicle storage at the port, it may actually be a less expensive deal. So if you are looking to take one of our popular routes, like Hawaii to California, contact Direct Connect Auto today!