Regional Considerations

Shipping a car to Pretoria costs $1,500–$2,900, with pricing based on vehicle size, origin port, and container preference.
Transit time to Pretoria averages 25–40 days, including ocean freight to Durban and overland transport to inland customs stations.
South Africa requires ITAC import permit, original title, SABS clearance, and proof of residence for customs and road registration.

Car Shipping Pretoria

Pretoria is a town in Gauteng Province in South Africa. It is situated in the northern part of the country and is one of three capital cities.

A lively city, Pretoria is the hub of education and business. If you are moving here for any reason, remember to import your vehicle for easy commuting.

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Cost & Time Examples For Hauling a Vehicle

To/From	Ground	Ocean	Estimated Time
Pretoria to (New York port) to New York, NY	$275	$3800	5+37 days
Local Area to (California port) to Los Angeles	$350	$4600	5+46 days
Las Vegas, NV to (California port) to Pretoria	$450	$4600	5+46 days
Phoenix, AZ to (California port) to the Area	$550	$4600	6+46 days
Seattle, WA to (California port) to the Area	$550	$4600	6+46 days
Local Area to (New York port) to Charlotte, NC	$575	$3800	6+37 days
Chicago, IL to (New York port) to the Area	$675	$3800	6+37 days
Miami, FL to (New York port) to the Area	$925	$3800	7+37 days
Pretoria to (California port) to Dallas, TX	$1,025	$4600	7+46 days
Houston, TX to (New York port) to the Area	$1,075	$3800	7+37 days

*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and the type of vehicle.

*Save on ground transport costs by delivering the vehicle to the nearest port.

*Allow an additional 10 days to process the documents.

*Prices are for 1 car in a dedicated 20ft container. This is the safest and most reliable way to haul a vehicle internationally. Other items may be included in the container to help save you money when moving.

*The RoRo (roll on, roll off) method is less expensive, and shipments can be completed in fewer days. Contact us now for a free RoRo quote.

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Import Regulations in South Africa.

You would have to abide by strict legal regulations of the customs and the auto transport company when hauling by A1 Auto Transport service, as they understand the requirements of South Africa. When you hire us to take care of the process, you must provide specific documentation before shipping. These include:

Driver’s License.
Social Security Number.
Vehicle’s Title.
Certificate of Insurance.
Power of attorney if you won’t be present to pick your car up.

We will make sure that everything in the process goes as intended. Our experienced international shipping company will inform you about the different methods, paperwork which you would need to fill, and the preparation process. Depending on the type of carrier, we would also tell you whether or not you can send other items with the car. If you want us to pick up your car from your home and deliver it to your location in Pretoria, there will be extra charges. However, the whole process of shipping becomes hassle-free. If you need any further information, you can contact the U.S. Customs.

Vehicle Provisions.

Pretoria is a city that has implemented strict regulations on the import of vehicles, and some of the specifications on it include:

Only right-handed driving cars are permitted.
One car per family or individual is allowed.
Returning citizens have to pay the full taxes to the customs.
Immigrants are not allowed to sell the vehicle in the next 2 years.
Temporary residents are also required to pay full taxes, and they must present a temporary import permit.
The diplomats of foreign countries are exempt from taxes but must provide a certificate of diplomacy.
The Embassy of South Africa provides an Import Permit, so you must take care of this before the process.

On top of that, you are also required to provide the officials with the following documentation once the car reaches the clearance checkpoint in South Africa:

Temporary License.
Passport.
Permit for import.
Bill of Sale.
Title of the car.
Original Registration.
A 304A as well as P1.160 forms in three copies.

You can contact the South African Washington, DC Embassy with further questions.

Shipment Methods.

You will have several ways to get your vehicle shipped to Port Elizabeth, the main port of South Africa. If you want to haul other household items with your car, you must choose Container shipping. Be sure to get the price quote and other details, such as the pick-up and delivery dates and any other fees, before shipping. However, these are the methods that you can go for when hauling a car to Port Elizabeth:

Roll-on/Roll-Off Shipping requires your vehicle to be driven onto the carrier ship’s deck, which will securely harness it in the parking bay. Once it arrives at Port Elizabeth, it will be driven off. You are not allowed to ship any personal items with the vehicles. This is the most preferred and cheapest way to get your car shipped overseas.
Container Shipping, on the other hand, is the best method if you have any other household goods or personal belongings that you want shipped. It will cost a bit more but would allow you to quickly transfer all of your household goods conveniently.

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