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There are many reasons to search for car shipping near you. Do you need to ship a vehicle to a kid at college? Have you purchased a vehicle from a seller across the country? Or maybe you’re planning to move for a new job? Trust Montway Auto Transport with your California vehicle shipping needs. Montway is a fully licensed and insured auto logistics provider, arranging safe vehicle shipping in California and all 50 states.
Six things to consider when transporting a car to or from California
- New for 2023, drivers are now required to change into another available lane, when possible, to pass cyclists. This California law builds on the current requirement for drivers to give cyclists at least three feet of space when passing.
- Car insurance is mandatory in California, and the state’s minimum coverage requirements include $15,000 for injury/death of one person, $30,000 for injury/death to more than one person and $5,000 for damage to property.
- California’s smog check program requires certain vehicles to undergo a biennial emissions test. If you think your vehicle will require a smog check, it’s a good idea to schedule it before shipment to avoid legal issues upon arrival.
- If you’ve purchased a vehicle from a private party in California you’ll need to register your vehicle within 10 days. Are you the seller? Then you have five days after the sale to report the transfer of ownership to the Department of Motor Vehicles.
- California is known for beautiful weather, but it’s important to note, if you need to ship your car to California from Texas, or any other states with predictable climates, that sudden weather changes can occur. While rare, wildfires, mudslides and earthquakes are just a few natural occurrences that could affect transportation. When planning a California car shipment, consider allowing extra time for such events.
- With toll roads in San Diego County, the Bay Area and Orange County plus toll bridges throughout the state, it’s important to remove your FasTrak transponder or other toll tag when shipping your car throughout the state. You don’t want to be liable for any fees when you weren’t even driving!