Car shipping across Ukraine

It is not always possible to buy a car at your place of residence in your locality, it is especially difficult for residents of small towns and cities. If the car is located several dozens, or even hundreds of kilometres away - there is a need for its delivery to the buyer. In this case it will be necessary to transport the car across Ukraine, and it can be done in two ways:

• The purchased car will reach by its own way.
• The car is delivered by other transport (railway, river, auto).

Which option is more suitable everyone decides for himself, but by river and railway it will take more time. In this case, additionally it will be necessary to draw up a lot of different papers.

In case of necessity of delivery of 1-2 cars, the company ‘Mak-Trans’ offers to use the service - car transport by car carrier in Ukraine.

What kind of vehicles are used to transport cars across Ukraine?

Transporting cars across the country is quite common, so both carriers and car owners have found some simple ways to make it easier. Here is how car delivery in Ukraine is carried out:

• Car carrier. Specialised transport is used, which allows transportation of cars in the amount of 1-8 units at a time. It is considered the most convenient, inexpensive and safe option. There are open and tilted car carriers. The second type is used for transporting expensive and exclusive models, the cost of which goes far beyond the mark of 100 thousand U.S. dollars.
• Evacuator. The vehicle belongs to the category of special equipment and is able to transport 1-2 cars. The most advanced evacuator is able to carry 4 cars of medium size. Such delivery of a car in Ukraine is suitable for those that can not move independently (after an accident, with removed units, used not on the move, etc.).
• Flatbed truck or platform. Usual vehicles are used, which do not have special devices for loading, unloading, transporting (folding ramps, winches, lafettes and other equipment). It is an optimal option for private car owners who need to deliver a car from another city. As a rule, 1-2 vehicles are transported this way.
• Towing. The most primitive auto delivery, which is carried out with the help of a cable or a rigid hitch with a vehicle slightly heavier than the towed object. Despite its simplicity, it is quite demanding. Traffic regulations on this matter provide a number of norms and restrictions.
• On its own. This option is difficult to attribute to the transport of cars, but to the category of ‘delivery’ is quite suitable. In this case, the car independently gets to its place of residence.

Everyone who buys an old or new car, for himself determines the most acceptable method of transporting the car to the place of its permanent residence.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of car transport across Ukraine?

From the type of selected motor transport, which will be involved in the transport of your car will appear its ‘pros’ and ‘cons’. Let's consider them in more detail:

• Car transport by car carrier for car dealerships and wholesale buyers is very attractive, but has some limitations. Auto-trains with the length of 20 and more require equipped access roads, as well as special platforms for unloading. There are restrictions on the class of transported cars.
• Delivery by tow truck of 1-2 cars is a good thing, but costly. The operating cost of such special equipment is higher than that of car carriers. The use of tow trucks is good only for transporting cars that can not be loaded into the car carrier on their own.
• The use of flatbed trucks and platforms not equipped for car transport is a universal solution. It is possible to load serviceable and defective vehicles into such vehicles, and after severe accidents it is done with a crane or loader. It is also possible to transport with partial loading, i.e. half of the car is travelling, half is getting there by itself. It is not recommended to do this, as restrictions start to apply as in towing. The only difficulty will be to fix the load correctly, which is not so difficult if you have experience and skill. Another ‘cherry on the cake’ may be the cost of operating costs, which is lower than that of a car carrier. The availability of hinged or attached ramps for loading/unloading is the headache of the car transporter, not the customer.
• Pulling a car across the country on a cable or ‘sausage’ is possible, but it is too much trouble. In addition to the need for two drivers (three-point rigid coupling is not possible for all models of cars), there are speed limits. Also, the weight of the towing vehicle must be at least a third more than the towed vehicle. The braking system must be in perfect condition and there are a lot of rules on driving. All in all, even a not very long journey will turn into a long one.
• It is certainly good to drive yourself on a newly bought car, but what to do if you need to cross half of the country and there is no time for it. The route laid out on the navigator in general is a questionable matter. Without knowledge of the road, a short route will turn out to be long, an accident or untimely breakdown (for used cars) will turn it into hell.

Based on all of the above, we can conclude that car transport by a transport company is the easiest and safest way.

Is it possible to transport a car to another city with other things?

Sometimes, it is required to deliver to a new place not only the car, but also some personal belongings, so we advise you to carefully read the proposed material below.

What are the requirements for the organisation of the process to transport a passenger car to another city on the territory of Ukraine:

• Apply a vehicle of suitable capacity and load capacity.
• Securely fasten and ensure the safety of the cargo from possible damage.
• Carefully deliver the cargo to the customer.

Personal belongings may be carried in the boot or on the rear seats. The items must be stowed and secured so as not to damage the interior and interior panelling during the journey. Please note that in this case the carrier will not be responsible for the internal condition of the car. All damages will be the responsibility of the customer.

Brief algorithm of actions during carriage

When connecting a trucking company to transport your car, we will note the sequence of the main points of the service:

1. You have decided to use the company ‘Mak-Trans’ and transport your car across the country.
2. Having discussed the details and learnt how much it costs to transport your car for your specific case, you can proceed to signing the contract. The speed of execution of the contract and accompanying papers depends on you, but rarely exceeds one hour.
3. Arrival of the vehicle for transport. This can take anywhere from half an hour to several hours. After loading with or without the customer's representative, the state of the transported car is photographed.
4. Transport. Its duration depends on traffic congestion and the condition of the road surface. It rarely takes more than 12 hours.
5. Shipment of goods to the customer. It is carried out after full settlement at the place of delivery (unless otherwise provided by the contract). Duration of work does not exceed 30 minutes.

Pay special attention, we transport in Ukraine only passenger cars - sedan, crossover, jeep. To carry out the transport at least the original technical passport of the car or its notarised copy is required.

Optimal delivery of car in Ukraine, price, terms

A car is considered a valuable cargo, so it should be carried out by an experienced car carrier and the driver should have sufficient qualification. The company ‘Mak-Trans’ has been working for a long time in the market of road transportations of various cargoes, including valuable cargoes. We also provide cargo security on the whole way. If you need to transport a car to another city, the price for the service is formed depending on several factors:

• Urgency of delivery.
• The number of transported units.
• The weight of each car.
• Type of vehicle for transport.
• The length and specifics of the route.
• Time for loading/unloading.
• Type of cargo carriage - separate or collective.
• Cost of cargo (for insurance).
• Whether you are our regular customer (flexible system of discounts).

You can find out in more detail how much it costs to transport a car by discussing all the details with our manager.

The average duration of the service itself lasts 4-12 hours, not counting the time it takes to draw up the accompanying documents. Sometimes it can take 24 hours, but this will depend on the specifics of the organisation from where the car is picked up and whether there is a queue for shipment.

Now you know exactly how and what is the best way to send a car across Ukraine to do it quickly avoiding unnecessary financial costs.