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Car transport guides
Practical, honest guides to moving a vehicle across Europe: costs, timing, preparation and how it all works.
Everything you need before you book
Whether you are pricing a route, getting your vehicle ready or bringing home a car you bought abroad, these guides explain how European car transport actually works, in plain language and with realistic numbers.
How to track your vehicle during transport
How to track your vehicle during transport: driver updates, collection and delivery windows, photos at each end, and the truth about live GPS.
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How booking and a deposit work
How booking car transport and any deposit work, step by step: from free quote to delivery, when you pay, and the written confirmation you receive.
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Door to door vs terminal car transport
Door to door vs terminal car transport compared: what each means, the pros and cons, access tips, and why Send Your Auto delivers to your door.
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Open vs enclosed car transport: which do you need?
Open vs enclosed car transport explained: how each method works, the real cost difference, and which one your car needs for a safe trip in Europe.
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Cheap vs premium car transport: what is the difference?
Cheap vs premium car transport: what a higher price really buys, when standard open transport is fine, and the red flags of a quote that is too cheap.
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Car transport vs driving it yourself: which is cheaper?
Car transport vs driving it yourself: an honest cost comparison of fuel, tolls, hotels, time and wear, and when each option is the cheaper choice.
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VAT and taxes on car transport in Europe
VAT on car transport in Europe explained: tax on the service versus tax on the vehicle, why we quote ex VAT, and what changes outside the EU.
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Car transport price per km explained
Why car transport price per km falls with distance, plus the pricing bands, worked examples and what a per kilometre quote does and does not cover.
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What affects your car transport quote?
Distance, route, vehicle size, condition, dates and season all shape your car transport quote. See what moves the price and how to pay less.
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How long does car transport take, and what can delay it?
How long car transport really takes across Europe, why you get a pickup window instead of a fixed day, and the main things that can delay delivery.
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Buying a car in another EU country: how to get it home
Bought a car from a dealer or marketplace abroad? Here is how to get it home across the EU, from paperwork to transport to re-registration.
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How cars are loaded and secured on a transporter
A behind-the-scenes look at how a car transporter works: hydraulic decks, careful positioning, wheel straps and chocks, and why nothing shifts while your car is on the road.
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How to prepare your car for transport: the complete checklist
A practical, step-by-step checklist for getting your car ready to ship: cleaning, dated photos, fuel level, personal items, the alarm, your documents and what happens at collection.
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How much does car transport cost in Europe?
A clear breakdown of what drives car transport prices in Europe, with honest per-kilometre bands and three worked route examples to guide your budget.
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