10 Tips to Decrease Costs, Reduce Stree, & Ensure a Pleasant Car Shipping Experience

Understand the Basics of Car Shipping

You’ll get most of your high-level answers for shipments to New Zealand and Australia here.


Plan Your Shipment

Knowing the Sailing Schedule will help you eliminate uncertainty.


Understand the Shipping Timeline

Your shipment can take up to 6-weeks. See this graphical illustration of the Shipping Timeline.


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Make Sure Your Vehicle Will Pass Entry Certification

Your vehicle must be border-checked, certified, registered and licensed for use on the road. The process involves an entry certifier. Understand the Entry Certification.


Get Comfortable with the Process

Reduce your stress with this Pre-shipment checklist for New Zealand and Australia here.


Know the Tariffs, Taxes & Fees Everyone Pays

Government charges are the same across shipping companies. Don’t be alarmed if your quote doesn’t show this, as this facilitates simpler comparison


A Clean, Operational, Lightly Fueled Car is a Thrifty Car

Avoid extra fees incurred when a vehicle is excessively dirty, sheds debris, or doesn’t run properly. Clean your car and ensure it has a 10% to 25% full fuel tank. Prep Your Car for Shipment.


Know Taxes, Insurance, & How Your Car is Valued

Use this Tax & Insurance Calculator for Australia to avoid surprise costs. And review how your Car is valued for New Zealand shipments.


Compare Apples to Apples With Quotes

You’ll probably price shop, so learn how to compare shipping quotes.


Work with a Seasoned Expert

Taurus has over 45 years of trusted experience shipping family, luxury, and commercial vehicles. We’ve seen everything and use this expertise to deliver the best shipping experience at the best price. We ship every piece of cargo as if it were our own. Get a Quote today!