Drive it, truck it or ship it?

Driven delivery, car transporter or sea freight: how to choose the best way to bring a car from Switzerland to your country.

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There are three ways to bring a car from Switzerland to your country. The right one depends on the destination, the car and your timing.

Driven delivery

One of our drivers takes the car to you on temporary export plates with insurance. Often the fastest option within Europe and to North Africa by ferry. It adds kilometres to the odometer, so it is less suited to new or collector cars.

Car transporter

The car is loaded on an open or closed truck with other cars. No kilometres are added and the car does not need to be roadworthy. Closed transport protects high-value and classic cars.

Sea freight

For the Gulf, the Levant, Egypt and other overseas destinations. The car goes by truck to a European port and then by container or RoRo vessel. Allow for port handling and customs clearance at arrival.

Quick guide

  • Everyday car, Europe: driven delivery or open transporter
  • New, sports or classic car: closed transporter
  • Car that is not roadworthy: transporter
  • Middle East: sea freight
  • North Africa: driven with ferry, or sea freight

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