How to Ship a Car to Laos
- 1). Prepare your vehicle to be shipped. Remove any non-fixtures such as ski racks. The fuel tank should be no more than one-quarter full. Disable your car alarm and lower any antennae on the vehicle. Regardless of the shipping method, land or sea, damage to your car is possible. Depending on your point of origin, you may be able to send your car to Laos on the ground. You can choose to send your car in a closed, individual container or you can select a roll-on/roll-off (RO/RO) option where your car is driven on to the transport vehicle and then driven off at the end. Door-to-door delivery will likely require a combination of land and sea transportation. Laos is a landlocked country so if overland transport in not an option, you will have to send your car by sea to a neighboring country (e.g. Vietnam, China, Thailand) and have it brought into Laos on the ground or via river.
- 2). Get a cost estimate from shipping companies. It is important to shop around when it comes to car shipping companies. Different companies will have different payment policies (down payments or paying up front, for example). Charges will also vary depending on the size or type of your vehicle, pick up location and arrival location. Quotes are generally free. Shipping International and Ship My Vehicle both offer transportation services to Laos and can provide free price quotes.
Shipping International
800-962-4715
shippinginternational.com
Ship My Vehicle
877-512-2227
shipmyvehicle.com - 3). Obtain shipping insurance for your vehicle. Several insurance options are available for shipping your car by sea and for shipping over land. Most insurers will require a full inspection of your vehicle prior to departure. Many companies will also require that you empty your vehicle to avoid damage from loose items during transit. Consult your own insurance agent to determine the type of coverage you will need for your particular circumstances. In the alternative, most shipping companies also offer the necessary insurance as part of their services. Understand all of the shipping company's insurance terms before signing anything; discuss insurance as part of the quote process.
- 4). Pay a 10-percent tax on on the value your car, plus duties of up to 40 percent on your vehicle. No cars with the steering wheel located on the right-hand side may be imported into Laos.
