Post by Economist on Sept 19, 2011 18:39:05 GMT
Well, the car didn't arrive on that date previously agreed, as the ship was allegedly "full" departing Houston. But after a four week delay all else went fine--the car was dusty but otherwise in exactly the condition I left it in Houston. Total cost, including shipping, duties, port fees, fees to the "standardization office," inspection, license plates and registration, $3.3k. Comprehensive insurance for a year, another $1k.
Best thing to do is pay someone else to handle all of the paperwork for you when it arrives, unless you speak Arabic, find driving around the port of Dammam to be a joy, and like standing in lines and filling out forms. PM me and I can send anyone who asks the details for the guy who helped me out.
Addendum: Since front license plates are required, make sure you have the appropriate front mounting bracket for your car, and make sure whover is handling the process mounts the permanent plates for you. You will save yourself a heap of aggravation--long story I won't go into here.
Best thing to do is pay someone else to handle all of the paperwork for you when it arrives, unless you speak Arabic, find driving around the port of Dammam to be a joy, and like standing in lines and filling out forms. PM me and I can send anyone who asks the details for the guy who helped me out.
Addendum: Since front license plates are required, make sure you have the appropriate front mounting bracket for your car, and make sure whover is handling the process mounts the permanent plates for you. You will save yourself a heap of aggravation--long story I won't go into here.