tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13394980.post8701295327420520666..comments2024-01-31T12:21:50.061+01:00Comments on Who said supply chains are boring?: The Logistics of Shipping My Car to EuropeChristopher Sciaccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780044156231457785noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13394980.post-31233654403287835932010-09-29T07:59:13.612+02:002010-09-29T07:59:13.612+02:00I brought an rv winnebago from fl to ireland where...I brought an rv winnebago from fl to ireland where i live, dont waste your money changing lights etc only difference is the serial numbers to identify replacement parts. The lights will not be an issiu. In ireland ther is plenty of us vehicles and as long as they have deflectors stickers on the head lights it is not a problem, deflector stickers are only needed in ireland and uk as we drive on michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06348633752460797439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13394980.post-52981067400537517782010-09-29T07:54:16.106+02:002010-09-29T07:54:16.106+02:00I brought an rv winnebago from fl to ireland where...I brought an rv winnebago from fl to ireland where i live, dont waste your money changing lights etc only difference is the serial numbers to identify replacement parts. The lights will not be an issiu. In ireland ther is plenty of us vehicles and as long as they have deflectors stickers on the head lights it is not a problem, deflector stickers are only needed in ireland and uk as we drive on michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06348633752460797439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13394980.post-53500842881574502022008-10-29T09:27:00.000+01:002008-10-29T09:27:00.000+01:00I'd say buy something local. Unless if you speak ...I'd say buy something local. Unless if you speak Italian you should be fine. It's not difficult to import your car into the EU, it just requires a lot of time and patience and local know how.Christopher Sciaccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00780044156231457785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13394980.post-76769458749243667352008-10-28T23:06:00.000+01:002008-10-28T23:06:00.000+01:00We live part of the year in Tuscany in the Alpe Ap...We live part of the year in Tuscany in the Alpe Apuane. I would like to ship my 2001 Subaru Forester from the US to some port in Europe--Livorno would be closest. Previously have rented a car or done the buy -back program with Peugeot which, by the way, is great--but I would like to have a car I can leave there. Is it worth it? Does anyone have a similar experience? Am I better off finding aSignora Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247055025061758352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13394980.post-56558487401356932472008-07-25T09:31:00.000+02:002008-07-25T09:31:00.000+02:00Well, I never had the car shipped. It become too ...Well, I never had the car shipped. It become too much of a headache with all of the paperwork. The company that was going to handle it was Mayflower. They are a pretty big logistics provider.Christopher Sciaccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00780044156231457785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13394980.post-22446840966681345212008-07-24T21:26:00.000+02:002008-07-24T21:26:00.000+02:00hi Christopher and all the others, this is a very ...hi Christopher and all the others, this is a very interesting article, and i want to do the same thing but can you tell me which company made the transportation of the Mini can you give me a web page or something?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11190908813857434000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13394980.post-568441171880797492008-03-03T10:09:00.000+01:002008-03-03T10:09:00.000+01:00Eviotis: It will need to comply with EU regulation...Eviotis: It will need to comply with EU regulations, which can include changing the headlights and getting filters for emissions. You'll also need to get is tested after for emissions. There is a guy that is a contractor at the BMW/Mini dealership in Brno, CZ that offers a service to ship your car and to prep it. It's about $2000 and you'll need to speak Czech. I gave up and recently sold me Christopher Sciaccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00780044156231457785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13394980.post-4870081825015921682008-02-29T23:17:00.000+01:002008-02-29T23:17:00.000+01:00Hello Christopher, My family spends about 3 mo. in...Hello Christopher, My family spends about 3 mo. in CZ, and a car is a must. We wanted to bring a 2-3 year old Dodge minivan but we were told of "certain changes" needed. It was not explained fully what exactly is required to make the vehicle CZ road worthy. I am very apprehensive of the mechanics, as the price tends to change with the customer. I thought also just leaving it as a tourists car (weEviotishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14661225066755826371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13394980.post-79098358935377749052008-01-02T09:35:00.000+01:002008-01-02T09:35:00.000+01:00Well, its a big pain in the ass. If you call the ...Well, its a big pain in the ass. If you call the Mini dealership in Brno, they can put you in touch with a guy that will take care of everything for you for about $1000. That would be the way to go. If your car is old and American, you may not want to even bother.Christopher Sciaccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00780044156231457785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13394980.post-46848069120570241812007-12-31T21:51:00.000+01:002007-12-31T21:51:00.000+01:00How did this turn out for you? My family and I are...How did this turn out for you? My family and I are moving to the Brno area soon and I have a similar delima.Chadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16805631817320521817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13394980.post-73078155576784745602007-11-05T09:40:00.000+01:002007-11-05T09:40:00.000+01:00Thanks Major. I'll be making the modifications at...Thanks Major. I'll be making the modifications at a Mini dealership in Brno, Czech Republic, since it will have a more favorable exchange rate. As far as I know, I just need to get different headlights, but I'll know more when I take the car in and I will certainly report on it. I hope to have to car picked up this week. Stay tuned.Christopher Sciaccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00780044156231457785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13394980.post-4522182586149698142007-11-02T21:46:00.000+01:002007-11-02T21:46:00.000+01:00Good post. If/when you encounter the inspection on...Good post. If/when you encounter the inspection on your Mini concerning the regulations and requirements for specific automobile safety and required equipment for the Europe or country (presumably Austria, for you), please let your readers know how that works. <BR/>Do you make the equipment modifications in the US, or wait until your Mini arrives in Europe?<BR/>What are the required mods (lights,MAJORmalfunktionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17443784630225589058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13394980.post-43478210398055066792007-10-03T13:01:00.000+02:002007-10-03T13:01:00.000+02:00Thanks Eric. Good points. I just added a few mor...Thanks Eric. Good points. I just added a few more tips and I'll add more as I learn them.Christopher Sciaccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00780044156231457785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13394980.post-65895879056477963672007-10-03T12:31:00.000+02:002007-10-03T12:31:00.000+02:00Interesting article. I wonder if you could expoun...Interesting article. I wonder if you could expound upon what you had to do to prepare the vehicle for shipment in terms of removal of fluids like fuel and oil, disconnection of battery, etc.? Also what mode are you sending the car? Sounds like ocean. Are you having it containerized or put on a Ro/Ro ship like ACL? <BR/><BR/>What European regulations will you need to follow or paperwork to Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03801964450227510305noreply@blogger.com