Only one vehicle can be shipped at Government
expense. Obtain and read SHIPPING YOUR POV from your Transportation
Officer.
Cars are more expensive in Hawaii. If you have a car,
you should probably ship it here. The main problem in owning a car in
Hawaii is the insurance cost. Check with your present insurance
provider to see if you can afford the higher rates. You can always
sell the car here if things don't work out.
A car is
especially important for AIRSTA Barbers Point and COMMSTA personnel, as no
berthing is available at the unit.
PICKUP
LOCATIONS:
OAHU: Your vehicle will be located at the
Matson Terminal, on Sand Island Parkway by USCG ISC Honolulu.
Call the Hawaii
VPC for pick-up information.
MAUI: Your vehicle will be
located in Kahului, by Matson Pier 1.
KAUAI: Your vehicle
will be located in Nawiliwili, by Matson Pier 2.
HAWAII: Your
vehicle will be located at Hilo Harbor, by Matson Pier 1.
INSURANCE:
Obtaining reasonable insurance coverage for your vehicle can be difficult,
especially if you are under 25 years of age. You must carry the
Hawaii no-fault insurance card with your vehicle at all
times. Failure to show proof of insurance is an automatic $1000
fine!
You should switch to an insurance company that will insure you in
Hawaii before you leave the mainland, if possible.
PICKUP AND
ACCEPTANCE:
1. Arrange for your Hawaii no-fault insurance before pickup date.
You must have the following with you when you pickup your
vehicle:
- Current registration,
- Military identification
- Valid driver's
license
- Your copy of DD-788,Private Vehicle Shipping
Document.
2. Allow plenty of time to thoroughly inspect your vehicle for
damage, and carefully note all damage on DD-788.
3. Do not let the
inspector rush you. It is YOUR responsibility to note specific damage on DD-788.
This form is the critical document for shipped vehicle claims. You have to note
all the damage at the port that is readily observable. Besides the obvious dents
and scratches you would expect to look for, you should check your oil and other
fluids, AND start your vehicle to ensure that it runs properly. If you can,
drive the car on the lot to identify readily apparent drive train
problems.
4. If there are any problems whatsoever, note
them. If you don't write down damage that should have been noted at
the port, you may not be able to establish that the carrier caused the damage
and won't be able to recover for it.
5. Sign and date the back of DD-788.
The shipping agent will also give you a shipping receipt that you need to
register the vehicle with the Hawaii Department of Motor Vehicles and Licensing
(DMVL).
6. If you discover any HIDDEN damage after driving away, report
it to your unit damage claim Investigation Officer (IO) as soon as possible. Do
not delay, since you may not be able to collect on even hidden damage which is
not reported at time of pickup.
REGISTRATION
You have 30 calendar days
after pickup to get a vehicle safety inspection and get registered with the
DMVL. You should get your POV inspected, and registered with DMVL and DoD
registered as soon as possible because:
- To get on Oahu's
military bases without a DoD decal, you must go to the Security Office, show
your ID, registration and insurance every day you enter the
base.
- If you have any vehicle problems, you have time to
get them fixed.
It's easier to get time off to take care of
these things the first week you report aboard.
POV's WITH JOINT OWNERSHIP
TITLES AND/OR REGISTRATIONS: Each registered owner of a POV must
provide identification card information including SSN and birth date and
completed Joint Ownership Authorization Letter or the contractor will not accept
the POV for shipment.
For members with a joint registrant such as mother,
father, etc., the joint ownership letter must be completed with the SSN and
birthdate provided. It is recommended that letters be notarized to
smooth the document flow through the appropriate agencies.
SAFETY
INSPECTION: (Within 30 days of POV pickup) A Hawaii State Vehicle Safety
Inspection is required annually for all motor vehicles, including motorcycles
and mopeds. The inspection can be done at any service station, auto repair
shops, and at dealers displaying the "Official Vehicle Safety Inspection
Station" sign.
Vehicle Safety Inspection fees are generally around $15.00
for motor vehicles and $10 for motorcycles, trailers and mopeds. All
the major military bases have inspection stations; but without a valid DoD
registration sticker on your windshield, you have to get a day pass from
security.
You must show the inspector your Hawaii no-fault insurance card
and the car's current out of state registration.
If the inspector finds
defects in your vehicle, you have 10 days to correct the deficiencies (anywhere
you want), and then return to the SAME station for a re-inspection at no
additional charge.
You will get two copies of the inspection certificate.
The yellow copy is for the DMVL and the pink copy is to keep in your car.