Mini Countryman (No. 7362097)

There are many situations when people  want to transport a vehicle. For example, when you order a brand new a vehicle or import it from abroad such as France, Germany or Greece etcetera, Final cost of shipping depends on many factors: maintenance, weigth, size of the auto, length of the journey and shipping method. One of the penny-wise methods to move a car is to list your car on Clicktrans.com - in an instant you will receive offers from transport providers specialising in car shipping. Before you come to decision which transport compny you like the most make sure the transport provider has his auto  insured and check if he offers parcel insurance as well,in case of car accident, delivery delay or damage. What are the ways of an auto shipping? For a vehicle transport you can use car platforms/car carrier trucks. There are open carriers which are cheaper, but less safe and can take many autos at the same time. Enclosed carriers carry only up to 5 vehicles and protect them in extreme weather conditions. Additionally, you can also have your vehicle towed or carry it on a trailer. It is important to strap down the car properly, so it does not move during transport. All wheels should be strap down with belts. It is crucial to remember that weight of the car shoud not exceed the actual mass of the car carrier. You can transport a vehicle on your own only if you have a proper driving licence for this job and a car you would like to move does not exceed 3,5 tonne. When hiring a transport company to ship a vehicle within the European Union, most probably you will need a consignment note. Shipping a car with car carriers within the UK costs around 1 pounds per km. On longer routes, above 300 GBP per km. moving a vehicle with autotransporters/car carrier trucks to a foreign country costs around 0,2-0,5 £ per kilometer, depending on the route lenght.