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has anyone had to get in transit insurance when shipping a car?
if so how much?
Posted : July 22, 2005 8:56 pm
Read the fine print, i was told something like "it is only effective if the ship is a total loss" which is EXTREMELY unusual. Not 100%, but check it out and ask questions...good luck!
Posted : July 23, 2005 12:37 am
We got shippers insurance because the bank, who is the title holder of our vehicle, required it. I believe it is based on the value of the vehicle. Our value was about 24,000 and the insurance was just under $400. If you are concerned you may want to check about coverage with your shipper, I was told that the shipper only has to pay a maximum of $500 for a loss if it is not insured. Your results may vary.
Posted : July 23, 2005 10:12 am
Kylek,
Who did you buy the shippers insurance through?
Lauren
Posted : July 24, 2005 5:49 am
Lauren,
We got it through Seven Seas Insurance which is affiliated with Tropical Shipping. Here are two places you may look for more information http://www.tropical.com/about/seven_seas_which_policy.htm
http://www.tropical.com/about/services_sevenseas.htm
I am pretty sure that Seven Seas is only for use with Tropical shipping.
Posted : July 25, 2005 2:31 pm
I thought one had to own their car outright to be able to bring it to the islands? My car is financed through Toyota ( I think) -- will I be able to bring it to STX?
Posted : July 25, 2005 8:36 pm
it depends on the finance company, you can call and ask if they will allow it.
Posted : July 25, 2005 11:03 pm