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11-12-2010, 02:15 PM | #1 |
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Where in the world is my (Canada bound) car?
On Tuesday, my CA let me know that the car is "in status 82 and has been released to carrier" and "should be on a boat soon".
I tried looking for additional information on Wallenius Wilhelmsen's online tracking system. The 'quick search' track-and-trace returns no references. Tried entering various portions of my VIN (last 6 and 8 digits) as well as the whole string, using different fields on their online query form. Anyone (from Canada) managed to get info from this site? Is it possible that it did not yet board and therefore does not have any info to show? Thanks folks. |
11-17-2010, 02:15 AM | #2 | |
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https://att.2wglobal.com/gstattweb/o...uickSearchPage Then enter the last 6 or 8 digits (works on both for me) of your VIN in the cargo ID box. It should then pull up all your info. If it's in their system, the info will show up. This is the way I tracked mine all the way to Halifax. Once it reached Halifax, I had to then rely on BMW Canada again to give me status updates. My car is currently on a railcar on the way to Vancouver. You can go to the CN Rail website and get info on the transit times to your home. Transit time to Vancouver is 10-12 days. Means, my car should arrive next week sometime. I can't wait!!! |
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11-17-2010, 03:51 PM | #3 | |
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Enjoy your new car when it arrives! |
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11-18-2010, 01:22 AM | #4 | |
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Just so you know what the info looks like, enter BC741398 in the cargo ID box. This is the VIN for my father's 528i which he's already taken delivery of. The first info that shows up is when the voyage is booked. which should occur very soon after the car leaves the plant. Keep checking..... |
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11-18-2010, 10:51 AM | #5 |
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Thanks again jlgwu. It is very generous of you to take the time and share this info. Yes, I can see the status details pertaining to your dad's car. My CA reported that my car hit "status 93 and it has arrived at the port of exit". Why it's not showing up in the report is anyone's guess.
It's practical chaos theory: Lots of variables and unknowns in between - but the car will arrive. |
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11-19-2010, 07:39 AM | #7 |
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You are waiting to pick yours up and I'm still waiting for mine to be built...life is truely unfair ;-)
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11-19-2010, 03:11 PM | #8 |
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11-19-2010, 05:37 PM | #9 |
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Alex B. asked me if I want to pick it up next weekend (11/27) but I have something planned already. That's why Dec 3 is the scheduled date for me.
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11-24-2010, 01:59 PM | #10 |
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Shipped but not mentioned
A quick update to the thread just so others with similar challenges could learn from this as well.
As of today, I still can't find any mention of my car's ship info. I'm using the last 8 digits of the car's VIN number, but Wallenius Wilhelmsen logistics tracking system is happy to report nothing. My CA says that the car boarded the ship on the 19th (which makes sense based on when production was completed). So it is not clear why this is the case. I may be using the wrong VIN, or maybe it's not shipped with WW, or their system has some limitations accurately reporting it? Hopefully it's not sitting lonely and forgotten on the dock in Germany and my CA's system is providing a "false positive". One thing's for sure - it'll get here one of these days! Thanks everyone who responded. Last edited by Salter; 11-24-2010 at 02:05 PM.. |
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11-24-2010, 02:04 PM | #11 |
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Salter:
I was called and told my vehicle just went into status 180 (Waiting for Export Dispatch). That means I will be able to search mine via WW in a couple of days as I imagine it will be on the December 2 ship to Halifax. I'll let you know if I can track it then.
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11-24-2010, 08:21 PM | #12 |
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11-24-2010, 08:22 PM | #13 |
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Salter:
What did you end up getting for your winter tire package?
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11-24-2010, 08:25 PM | #14 |
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A WW ship left today so it may be that WW hasn't updated yet.
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11-25-2010, 08:31 AM | #15 |
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Salter:
I just checked this morning for my car and bingo - there it was on the MIGNON that left yesterday. Yippee!! A week earlier than I was expecting. Are you sure you have the VIN correct? The 535xi VIN pattern is WBAFU7C55BC###### (the last C might be different as I think it is part of the actual serial number of the car). I originally wrote down WBAFV7C55B.... because my writing had the U looking like a V and it didn't show up. I do hope you can find yours.
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11-25-2010, 12:21 PM | #16 | |
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Maybe the VIN number is wrong. I can ask the CA again. But I think i'll simply take his word for it and wait patiently until it gets across the pond. I'm obsessed with my new cars as it is - maybe it's a good thing I don't have yet another web site to check every day. Great news on the early shipping of your car. Must feel good. I'll share some photos when mine gets here. |
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11-25-2010, 03:57 PM | #17 |
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Ya, I figured you had it right, but hey, wouldn't it have been great if your failure to find the car was solved by something as simple as repairing a typo?
Hope it shows up soon for you.
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12-21-2010, 10:21 AM | #18 |
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Just heard from the dealer that my car came in last night. I get to pick it up on Friday - Christmas Eve. Great Christmas present!
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