Moving your Car to Puerto Rico

If you have gotten a job offer or an opportunity to move to Puerto Rico, there are many details that you have to think about. You will need to make a lot of plans for your move and one of the most important questions that you might be asking yourself is whether or not you can move your car with you to your new home.

Moving a car to another country can sound like it will be daunting, but there are some ways that you can get this process done. You will find that island locations like Puerto Rico do add some challenges to the process of moving your vehicle to your new home. You will need to consider all of the logistics that are involved before you decide that you are going to send your car to Puerto Rico.

If you are ready to learn more about the process of moving your car to Puerto Rico, read on!

How to Move Your Car to Puerto Rico

You will first need to be aware that you will likely have to consent to have your car shipped via your vehicle transport company of choice to a location that has a port that can pick up cars that are leaving for Puerto Rico. This means that you will need to potentially reserve a two-part trip for your car. Some companies will handle both parts of the moving process for you but you will need to ask if they can take care of the arrangements for the ship portion of the trip or not.

You will need to be sure that you work with the company that you are planning to use for the move to make sure that they are going to pick up your car at a time that works for you and soon enough that your car will not miss the ship that will take if the rest of the way to Puerto Rico. You should make sure that all of the details of the shipping process will be agreed upon in advance to eliminate confusion in the long run.

The ships that will take your car to Puerto Rico will store it in a shipping container. They will then sail with it to the port that they are allowed to dock in. There are a few ports that accept these cars. This might be the location that you will pick up your vehicle. Also, ask if the shipping company moves the cars to a new location to be held for pick up. Furthermore, ask if they are going to expect you to be there the day the vehicle arrives to drive it away.

What Does it Cost to Move a Vehicle to Puerto Rico?

You might be worried about the cost of the process to move your car to Puerto Rico. You will want to inquire about which part of the cost is associated with the overland part of the transport. There is little flexibility in the cost of the ship portion of the trip and you cannot reduce the costs of the fees and duties that you will have to pay when your car is released to you in Puerto Rico. You can, however, look around for the best deal for the overland part of the trip.

The typical cost for this kind of shipping process is anywhere from $1,200-$4,000. The distance you need to ship your vehicle overland can have a big impact on the cost of the trip. You will find that there are not many companies that can handle the entirety of the arrangement process. Therefore, you might have to pay more for companies that can handle the overland trip and the shipping container process.

Do Your Research

It’s important to do your research about the best process by which you can move your vehicle to Puerto Rico. Jumping at the first contract that you are offered might lead to regret. Especially if you find out that there was a better company to work with for your needs. You need to be sure that your car will be safe during the entire process. Also, you might want to try and control some of the cost of the trip.

Always make sure you verify that the company that’s shipping your car has insurance for both parts of the trip. It is not common for accidents to happen during the overland part of the trip. Therefore, it’s unlikely that something will happen to your car while it’s on the ship if accidents don’t happen. Similarly, verify that there is protection for damage or losses to your car while it is in transit. This is very essential to contracting with any shipping company.

You Can Ship Your Car to Puerto Rico With Ease

Puerto Rico is actually one of the easiest places to send your car out of the country. There are more options for finding the right shipping company for your needs when sending a vehicle to this location. Also, you will have a fairly easy and affordable experience with the delivery of your car to your new home.

Make sure that all the details of the shipping process for your car are laid out in your contract. This will prevent confusion and problems that might arise if something does happen to your car during its trip.

You can send your vehicle to your home in Puerto Rico if you can afford the transit for your car. Also, you will get the benefit of saving time shopping for a car in a new country. You may not need your car every day in your new home as many things are walkable in Puerto Rico. However, having it for adventures and trips out of town will be valuable for your needs.

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FAQs

How is My Quote Determined?

We feel it’s important for you to know how we determined your quote. Quotes are based on what the market demands for cars to be moved at a given time. Each quote is compared with the current rates on the National Load Board before being sent to our customers and will be reviewed periodically through the process.

Other companies might offer you a lower price to obtain your business. This method is ineffective because if the car does not pay the correct amount of money, it will run the probability of not getting loaded or transported on time. You will not get this information from our competitors. Truck drivers always take the loads that pay the most first, leaving the loads that are mispriced to be moved last or not at all. We try very hard to avoid this with our customers by quoting a fair but realistic quote up front. Visit our How we determine your quote page for more information.

How is my vehicle covered by Insurance?

Understanding auto transport insurance is important and we think it’s valuable to explain how it works. As part of providing a great car transport service, it is our job to guarantee that the carrier we assign to pickup your vehicle is licensed and insured. Click here to check out our license.

When you go with Mercury to ship your vehicle, you can rest assured that the carrier assigned to move your car is fully insured and licensed with the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier and Saftey Administration).

Your vehicle is covered by the carrier’s insurance policy that is doing the shipping. Depending on the type and size of the truck/trailer that is shipping your car, the insurance policy can cover from $100,000 to $1,000,000 of damage.

We have also provided a checklist to explain what you need to do at both pickup and delivery in case there are any issues so, you can file a claim and know that everything will be taken care of.

It is rare but, time-to-time there may be accidental damage while in transit and it is good to know that your carrier’s insurance will protect your auto shipment in that event.

To view a sample BOL (Bill of Lading) and learn what to do in case of accidental damage, please check out our Condition Report and Procedure checklist.

How Much Will it Cost?

When comparing auto transport companies, keep in mind that low-priced quotes often result in delays in getting your vehicle loaded. Choosing the right broker is vital to getting a reputable carrier for the lowest price possible.

We feel it’s important for you to know how we determine your quote.

When you’re looking for a car shipping rate, you want to understand how auto transport works. Prices are based on seasonal market demands for cars to be moved at any given time. Each quote is prepared based on the season and the current national rates.

Mercury does a thorough background check with each carrier for every shipment. We verify their ratings, references, and in addition, we obtain a certified copy of their insurance certificate, directly from the government agency that it is on file with.

You can have peace of mind knowing that the carrier shipping your vehicle is the very best and that there are no surprises guaranteed.

Is Mercury Licensed, Bonded & Insured?

Mercury Auto Transport is licensed, Bonded and Insured. Our FMSCA Motor Carrier Number is MC647319.

While we do our best match your auto shipping needs with the most responsible carriers with the best track records, from time-to-time there may be accidental damage while in transit, it is good to know that the insurance of the carrier we locate for you will protect your auto shipment in that event.

What Should I Do to Prepare?

Shipping a vehicle can be stressful if you don’t know what to do. This is why we believe it is paramount to have our highly trained agents be your main point of contact from start to finish.

They will go over everything you need to know so you can relax. In the meanwhile, we prepared this checklist. This includes everything from pickup to delivery and how to make sure your car is ready for pickup.

When it comes to car moving, we want you to be ahead of the game! For any questions and further assistance our agents are standing by, (800) 553-1828. Please read our checklist to prepare your vehicle to learn more.

What Are My Auto Shipping Service Options?

There are several ways you can ship a car. The options include enclosed trailer, open carrier transport, flatbed truck, door-to-door shipping services, and to or from a terminal as well. The most popular of the options is a 7 to 10 car open carrier. These large trucks can accommodate almost any size vehicle including cars, SUVs, trucks, jeeps, and vans.

Open car transport, door to door is also the best way to get the cheapest auto transport rate possible. To learn more and see what transport method is best for you, please fill out our free quote form and one of our representatives will respond to you within minutes. You can also call us at (800) 553-1828.

We present offers from FMCSA Licensed and Insured Carriers. When you accept an offer, we send your service agreement that guarantees the price, door-to-door service, and 100% bumper-to-bumper insurance. There are never any hidden fees or charges, guaranteed.