MOVING TO HAWAII

Moving to Hawaii is a lifestyle decision. And it is surprisingly accessible for the average person. Yes, the cost of living is higher than most cities on the mainland, but the quality of life is what put me and my family here. We love it.

 

Should I Move My Car?

The first question that needs to be addressed is, "Is it even feasible for you to move your vehicle?"

I'll evaluate your situation based on a number of facts that include age of vehicle, mileage, condition, loan balance, and type of car. Frankly, some vehicles just don't work on the islands because of serviceability issues. This is an area where you need professional help...my kind of help!

 

What Can Jim Help Me With?

Once you've made the decision to move your vehicle, I can help you get it there, door-to-door including:

  • prepping the vehicle for transport
  • advising you on things you might not think about like making sure you've got the correct insurance coverage in place
  • delivering it to one of the West Coast ports
  • making sure it gets on the ship
  • helping mitigate and minimize the inevitable issues that crop up

I have professional relationships with people at the ports and am very hands on when it comes to transporting your car. I have tried and true experience in making this happen so everything falls into place.

 

How Much Will It Cost Me?

This largely depends on where you're moving your car to, but the boat transport is roughly $1000, give or take, from anywhere on the West Coast.

Sometimes, getting your car to one of the West Coast ports is the more costly part of the journey, and that is entirely dependent on where it's coming from. But I have trucking companies that I've contracted with since 2001. These companies are totally versed in transporting the vehicles to the ports. I will closely monitor your vehicle to insure its timely movement.

My fee is included in the price I quote. My quotes are usually substantially less than most people can get on their own. Contact me for a quote.

 

How Long Will It Take?

From the time that your vehicle gets to the port, it usually takes anywhere from 10 days to 3 weeks to make it to you on the islands depending on the time of year, how it gets loaded, what day it got there, etc.

 

What If Something Happens To My Vehicle While It's In Transit?

Most people don't realize this, but ocean shippers have limited liability for your vehicle. You can contact me regarding what to do to make sure your vehicle has proper coverage.

 

What Do I Do In Hawaii While I'm Waiting For My Vehicle To Get There?

Your best option is to rent a car, and I'm happy to help you with interim transportation needs.

I also recommend Vicky Kibler (vtravel@hawaiiantel.net). Vicky has been voted "Best Travel Agent" in West Hawaii Today newspaper readers poll numerous times and is a treasure of valuable information and services.