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Post by dgvplalo on Apr 30, 2014 13:39:25 GMT
One question I have is the 5-year old rule for imported vehicles. I am anticipating an offer and hence, a relocation in August 2014. My car is a 2009, but the manufacture month is March 2009. Would this vehicle be disqualified from the import process?
Along the same line, I am also considering whether to purchase a car/SUV in the US or to purchase in KSA. Import duties and expenses aside, and considering that the markets are similar in availability, do more expats buy upscale/luxury-type vehicles (BMW, Mercedes, Lincoln), or common-type (Chevrolet, Toyota, Honda)? I'm less concerned with the security of the vehicle versus being tagged as an ostentatious Expat. As a guest in KSA, I wouldn't want to look ungrateful. Thoughts?
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Post by vpainter on Apr 30, 2014 13:44:03 GMT
Your vehicle must be under 5 years old when it reaches KSA and have a clear le.
Most people drive a car they feel is safe on the roads. They also take into consideration if the want to do off road driving or camping they need a 4 wheel drive vehicle. On camp, there are several who have very nice luxury cars.
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Post by GroveWanderer on May 1, 2014 7:40:22 GMT
Driving a BMW or Mercedes would not tag you as an "ostentatious expat." There are plenty of these cars on the roads, driven by various different nationalities.
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Post by pearland on Nov 20, 2014 0:08:44 GMT
"Vpainter", I am planning to bring in my vehicles from US to KSA. Do these have to be 5 years or older? If these are not 5 years old, what do i need to do ?
I will greatly appreciate your help.
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Post by vpainter on Nov 21, 2014 6:19:15 GMT
Cars imported into KSA have to be under 5 years old and have a clear le.
There is a post in the first discussion group: Frequently Asked Questions where there is gathered information for shipping cars in.
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Post by Anees on Jan 22, 2015 4:46:11 GMT
I'm to ship my 2013 vehicle from Calgary to Dammam and I have a few questions regrading car shipping:
1- Has anyone shipped a vehicle from Calgary? If so, please share your experience with the shipping company you used and please provide company name.
2- How long did it take (pick up from Calgary to delivery to Dhahran) and What was the overall cost
3- Is the engine horse power considered a factor in determining the importation fee?
4- Do I need any provide (prior to pick up the vehicle) any documentation from Aramco to prove employment?
4- I'm expecting the visa stamp before the end of Jan 2015. My plan is to proceed with the shipping as soon as the visa is issued - does that sound a good plan
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Post by Anees on Feb 5, 2015 3:19:08 GMT
I'd really appreciate any feedback on vehicle shipping from North America to KSA
I'm to ship my 2013 vehicle from Calgary to Dammam and I have a few questions regrading car shipping:
1- Has anyone shipped a vehicle from Canada/USA? If so, please share your experience with the shipping company you used and please provide company name.
2- How long did it take (pick up from Calgary to delivery to Dhahran) and What was the overall cost, including importation fees if applicable.
3- Is the engine horse power considered a factor in determining the importation fee?
4- Do I need any provide (prior to pick up the vehicle) any documentation from Aramco to prove employment?
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Post by vpainter on Feb 6, 2015 13:22:11 GMT
Did you read the topic in Frequently Asked Questions? You can contact any of the users who posted information on shipping vehicles by getting their name from the post, going to members on the index page. Click on their username and a page will appear that will allow you to email or PM them.
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