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Vehicle shipping crisis to extend new car delivery times in Australia

CarExpert

Just as the supply of new vehicles catches up with demand, leading to an all-time Australian market record in 2024 , fresh industrial action at shipping ports around the country is threatening to put the brakes on deliveries of new cars. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Browse now.

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Australian port strikes over, but new car buyers could still face delays

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100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Shipping Australia CEO Captain Melwyn Noronha told Daily Cargo News the end of the industrial action is welcome not only for the industry but the wider public. Calculate all the ships waiting to dock.

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A Rolls-Royce Cullinan Stolen By Scammers During Delivery Ended Up With Mexican Star

Carscoops

Travis Payne, a general manager at an exotic car dealership, purchased a black 2020 Rolls-Royce Cullinan from a seller in Arizona last summer and arranged for it to be shipped to his home in Atlanta. The plan was simple: the transport company would pick up the car and deliver it within a few days.

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Authorities Warn Consumers Of Scammers Creating Fake Car Dealer Websites

Carscoops

The buyer might receive a bill of sale and several photos of a vehicle and agree to purchase by wire transfer , believing the seller will ship the car to them. ” The State Department of Transportation had several suggestions to help consumers avoid this scam.

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Car delivery delays emerge amid Australia-wide port strikes: Over 35,000 vehicles affected

Drive.com

MORE: Kia joins Tesla with cars on infested ship denied entry into Australia (published January 2024) The MUA has reportedly asked for a 25 per cent pay increase for stevedores, who already earn an average of $128,000 a year, according to The Australian. We thank our customers for their patience as we deal with the situation.

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Meet the man who buys the Ferraris you really shouldn't

Autocar

His Testarossa, or Ratarossa as he calls it (a name inspired by the term rat, short for recycled automotive transport exemplified by superficially rusty split-screen Type 2 Volkswagens ), is the ultimate expression of Scotts Ferrari philosophy. We agreed a deal and I shipped the car here to the UK.

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Brexit beater: how to import a classic car from Europe

Autocar

However, theres also VAT to pay on shipping and on the import duty. Usually for around 120, the agent will complete the relevant Nova sections and submit the evidence (original registration certificate, vehicle purchase and shipping invoices) that HMRC requires to calculate what is owed. Deal done, his next job was to insure it.