Customs broker shipping car

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WMT

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Hi.

The last thread I found on this dated from 2009 and the broker suggested has disappeared.

I have found two cars I want to import from South Carolina. My first question is: Does anyone know an honest customs agent/broker who can help me clear these?

Second question: Right now I am looking to ship from Jaxport (Jacksonville), but they only ship to POP which I understand is the worst port to ship to (and also the furthest for me to get to). I live near Punta Cana. Also, it would be easier to ship from SC to here. So, does anyone know of a good shipper for cars (rolling stock, or I could put them both in a container) from SC to Haina or somewhere south (maybe La Romana?)? Cars are 2 Prius, 2010.

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WMT
 

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i have used Encargo in Miami to ship two cars in the past. Very good service.
They do everything - matricula, plate etc and will deliver to your door on on a truck.
Prices are reasonable.
 

WMT

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I assume that you mean EncargoPaq. I looked them up and have written to them. Thank you for the lead.
 

Criss Colon

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Is a "Prius" an "Electric Vehicle"????????
If it is, don't buy them, OR ship them here.
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I just looked it up.
It is a "Hybred Electric".
That is not a choice for the DR.
They can't fix a "Regular" vehicle here.
There are no parts available.
"No Way"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 

WMT

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Thank you for the heads-up. I'm a mechanic, so not a huge issue. And I have seen them here already. Having two allows to be a little patient while waiting for parts from the US, if necessary. I have a RAV4 now and most of my parts come from the US already. But thank you for your concern.
 

WMT

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Actually a quick check on the Web shows several 2007 and 2008 on offer in the country. There is supposedly a club started, but I don't have the contact information.
 

WMT

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Import completed

Another option I used for brokerage to Canada is W2C. Give them a look when in need. ;)

I went the easy route. I have a friend whose husband owns a car dealership. She made the arrangements through her broker. Even with giving her a $650 paperwork bonus, it still worked out to be $1,500 cheaper than if I had done it on my own.

Since buying and importing four years ago, I have had to change the ECU Inverter. Toyota gave me a new one because there was a recall, but the wait was about 4-5 months. So I bought a used one on line for a good price and put in myself. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJodIlkBngQ). After Toyota swapped out my used one for their new one, I gave them the old, burned out one (as I should) and put my used one back in. I now have a new one for sale. =D

Hope this helps someone.
WMT
 

beeza

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Good to see the OP replying to his four year old thread.  Looks like Marius didn't see the date stamp on the original post.

Glad it worked out for you.
 
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