There have been so many horror stories (and we hear new ones every day) about trying to export a vehicle to another country that AUTOPEDIA has prepared this primer on the "do's and don'ts" of exporting new vehicles.

When buyers order vehicles from an unreliable export dealer, very often the buyers don't receive what they were promised or they receive vehicles with missing equipment, incorrect options, or in the worst case, no vehicle at all! Often these unreliable export dealers don't ship the vehicle when promised, creating delays and frustration for the buyers.

Another serious problem encountered with unreliable export dealers, is the documentation necessary to meet the multitude of shipping and customs regulations throughout the world. Errors in this situation can be extremely costly to the client and can result in additional duties and even the real possibility of losing the vehicle, with no way to recover it!

While we cannot protect you 100%, here are a few tips to assist you in your export efforts:

First, request and thoroughly check the references of the export dealer. A reliable export dealer must use shipping companies and banks in the daily course of business, so make certain that the export dealer is in good business standing with both the shipping companies and the banking institutions listed in the dealer's references.

Second, do not hesitate to check the export dealer's references in the country you wish to ship to. A long distance call could save you thousands!

Unless you personally know of a good export company or one is recommended to you by someone you trust, DO YOUR HOMEWORK!