Exporting a car from South Africa requires a number of steps to be completed in order to first obtain permission to export and ship the car. These permits are obtained by an organisation called ITAC (hence why they are known as ITAC permits) If you are shipping a car with us, our local agent there…
We can now offer shared containers for shipping your car from Hong Kong to ensure your vehicle is loaded securely and safely for shipment to the UK. Our instant quote system can price up everything from loading fees, shipping, marine insurance, UK taxes, testing and registration fees all automatically – you will receive a quote…
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Petrolheadonism
Petrolheadonism is a great group of people who share a passion for all things automotive. We have recently been working with them on a few projects that you may have seen on our social media channels. Recently we worked with them to Sponsor Ollie Brown in the GT Cup racing for Deranged Motorsport Ciro from…
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Tier 4
Tier 4 Notice – Following the government’s announcement that we are now in Tier 4, we are currently not allowing any visits to our workshops to view vehicles. Our container loading / unloading and MOT testing & repairs will continue to operate largely as normal The safety of our staff and clients must come first…
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Dubai Office
We are pleased to announce that we now have ShipMyCar agents on the ground in Dubai. This will allow all ShipMyCar clients to be assisted directly with RTA export clearance and any questions in regards to collection, clearance and loading of your vehicle. You can now also visit our new website www.shipmycar.ae in order to…
Recently UK importers have been hit with long delays and issues with collection of containers from UK ports. It has been very difficult for us to collect containers and bring them here for unloading due to the issues with inland transport. Why are there delays? We are told that there are a few issues all…
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Re-Opening
We are re-opening on the 11th May. We will be making changes to our facility and procedures in order to protect our staff and clients. All visits will be strictly by appointment only.
The S197 Mustang was one that we grew our reputation of providing industry leading IVA conversion from. With them now being over ten years of age, they no longer need an IVA test, but still require the same modifications for MOT testing Due to the sensitive nature of the Mustang’s electronics (you have probably heard…
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1965 Ford Mustang
UK Conversion If you are looking to convert a 1965 Mustang to be UK roadworthy then you are in luck, it is pre-1966 so the rear lights can stay exactly as they are in US-spec so red indicators which flash with the brake lights. We change the front headlights to UK halogens and wire in…
The UK is a great place to source a car, we are a nation of petrolheads and with an annual safety inspection (MOT) being a legal requirement, it means there are some very well maintained examples to be had. There are also a lot of great places to find the perfect car, with lots of…