Shipping Your Vehicle With Personal Items

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Transporting vehicles as part of relocation may raise some questions on peoples’ minds. It’s about using the vehicles to move their personal items as well. It is a highly convenient way to move some of their things to the destination.

If you are planning to relocate in future, you may have similar questions in mind. Let’s see the policy of various vehicle transport companies in this regard and things to keep in mind while leaving personal items in the vehicle to be transported.

The Policy

Most vehicle transport companies allow their customers to move personal items up to certain kilograms with their vehicles. Several vehicle transport companies allow their customers to move items up to 80 kilograms for free in Australia. However, you shouldn’t leave the items on the front seat or directly behind the driver’s seat. 

Also, transport companies do not encourage moving furniture, electrical appliances, fragile goods, expensive articles, ornaments, or art possessions with the vehicles. This is to avoid any damage during the transit. Keep in mind that vehicle transport companies are licensed to transport vehicles only, not personal products or furniture. Therefore, it is up to the vehicle shipping company to decide on the transport of your items.

Before scheduling the pickup, check with your shipping company about their policy on moving personal items, including the allowable items, the total weight of items allowed, and specific rules.

The Risks

While shipping your vehicles with personal products is a hassle-free way to move your items, there are some risks associated with it. Some of them include the following:

Theft: You may want to move your vehicle a few thousand kilometres, and the drivers stop the vehicle carrier at several points to stretch their legs. They are often less concerned about the personal properties in your vehicle. Odds are thieves access your vehicle and grab your valuable things. 

Damaged Items: Damage can occur for your products, especially if you transport electronic goods or fragile items. The vibrations of the vehicle carrier while moving can move items inside your car, leading to the damage of the products. Therefore, tightly pack the personal products in cartons and securely keep them in the vehicle to minimise the risks of damage. 

Damage To The Vehicle: If you keep heavy items in the vehicle without proper packing, they can cause damage to the interior of your vehicle. 

Things To Remember While Moving Vehicles With Personal Products

Most vehicle transport companies allow their customers to move items beyond the free weight limit with an additional fee. Talk to your vehicle shipping company if you want to utilise this option to move your goods to the destination.

Always follow the guidelines of the shipping company to minimise the issues of products being lost or damaged during the shipments. Most shipping companies ask customers to securely pack the products in cartons and load them below the window level to avoid the risks of theft. 

It is a convenient choice to use the vehicle that you move as a carrier of your items. Keep in mind that it also has risks; consult with your vehicle shipping company to see if they have any systems to minimise theft risks. 

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