Life After the Auction—What Happens to Your Car After You Win the Bid

When choosing Factum Auto’s service for purchasing a car from the U.S., many buyers wonder how the purchased vehicle will be delivered. The company takes full responsibility for this, using a proven logistics chain that guarantees the car’s safety every step of the way.

5 steps for shipping your car across the ocean

1. Transport to a U.S. port—our in-house American logistics company promptly picks up the car from the auction site. The vehicle is carefully loaded onto a car carrier and transported to a secure port warehouse in the nearest coastal state.
2. Port inspection and packing—at the port of departure, experts conduct a detailed inspection, prepare a final photo report for the client, and prepare the vehicle for loading onto the ship.
3. Ocean freight—the vehicle crosses the Atlantic Ocean, heading to one of Europe’s key and secure transit ports. The client can track the ship’s entire journey online in real time.
4. European transfer to Ukraine—Upon arrival at a European port, the container is carefully unpacked. The vehicle undergoes an initial inspection and is loaded onto a special enclosed car carrier, which delivers it directly to the Ukrainian customs terminal.
5. Delivery to the Owner and Repairs—After successful customs clearance, the vehicle is shipped to the client. If repairs are needed, we can recommend trusted partner service centers where technicians will perform high-quality repairs with a warranty and using genuine replacement parts.

Specifics of Transporting Cars Overseas

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FAQ: 4 Quick Answers About Factum Auto’s Logistics

Why is it important that Factum Auto has its own logistics company in the U.S.?

Most intermediaries hire third-party American subcontractors, which results in cars sitting idle at auctions for weeks, accumulating storage fees. Our in-house logistics service picks up the cars within 2–3 days after the auction, monitors the loading process to ensure it’s done correctly, and guarantees that nothing from the interior will go missing during transit.

Can a car be insured for the duration of overseas transport?

Not only is it possible, but it’s mandatory. Absolutely all vehicles delivered by Factum Auto are fully insured against any force majeure events and damage at the port or at sea.

How are repairs monitored at partner service centers in Ukraine?

You don’t need to look for mechanics, match paint colors, or order parts. Our partner service centers specialize specifically in restoring cars from the U.S. A detailed list of defects is compiled, and replacement parts are procured.

How long does the entire process take, on average, from purchase at auction to receiving the car in Ukraine?

On average, the entire logistics cycle—from pickup at the auction in the U.S. to arrival in Ukraine—takes 6 to 9 weeks. The timeframe depends on the distance between the auction site and the port of departure, as well as the schedule of container ships.

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Buying a car in the U.S. is safe only when a single reliable operator is responsible for the delivery from start to finish. With its own logistics operations in the U.S., trusted shipping lines, reliable car carriers to Ukraine, and a network of partner service centers, Factum Auto is able to monitor the delivery at every stage.

Олена Болган