Can I Ship My Car With Things In It
Now you have chosen a carrier to transport your vehicle from A to B and signed the contract. Next, you need to know if your vehicle can be shipped with your personal items inside. Some transport companies will say yes, others will insist that it cannot. We'll show you how to make your vehicle transportation smooth, simple, and free from damage.
The answer is...
Although many people still keep their personal belongings in their car and some carriers will accept them, the official answer to this question is no. Because there aren’t any licensed carriers or brokers that can transport vehicles with items inside, you cannot place them in your vehicle. This doesn't mean that you can't put items in your vehicle. Some carriers allow you to pack items in your car, but with restrictions and sometimes an additional fee. The general rule of thumb for personal items that you pack in your vehicle is to keep it under 100 pounds.
Are you planning on shipping your car to a new location and wondering if you can leave your belongings in it during transport? The short answer is that it depends on the car shipping company and the type of transport service you choose.
Can You Ship Your Car With Things In It?:
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Open Transport:
If you choose open transport for your car shipping needs, it is generally not recommended to leave any items in your car. This is because open transport carriers are not enclosed and your car and belongings will be exposed to the elements during transport. In addition, car shipping companies typically do not insure personal belongings left in a vehicle during open transport.
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Enclosed Transport:
If you choose enclosed transport for your car shipping needs, it may be possible to leave some items in your car during transport. However, it's important to check with the car shipping company beforehand as there may be restrictions on the type and quantity of items that can be left in the car. Enclosed transport carriers are fully enclosed and provide more protection for your vehicle and belongings during transport.
Tips for Shipping Your Car With Things In It:
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Only ship necessary items:
If you do choose to leave some items in your car during transport, it's important to only include necessary items. This will help reduce the weight of your vehicle, which can affect transport costs.
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Document all items:
If you do leave items in your car during transport, it's important to document all items and their value. This will help in the event that any of your belongings are damaged during transport.
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Use packing materials:
To help protect your belongings during transport, it's a good idea to use packing materials such as bubble wrap or blankets to secure your items in place.
What can you expect when you choose Move Car
Move Car is a trusted and respected car transport broker that customers across the country trust. We cannot ship household items over state borders because we are not licensed. You can still transport household items in your car.
Move Car is unique because of its screening process and damage-free guarantee. We offer our customers a screening process that allows us to only work with carriers that are suitable for their needs. This is unlike many other brokers, who will accept any carrier. We evaluate carriers to find the best ones and eliminate those that don't meet our criteria. Our damage-free insurance guarantees that your vehicle will be covered in the event of any damage. We'll help cover the cost of any damage if they don't.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, it is generally not recommended to leave any items in your car during open transport. However, if you choose enclosed transport, it may be possible to leave some items in your car with the approval of the car shipping company. It's important to check with the company beforehand and to properly document and secure any items you do leave in your car during transport.