One of the most common questions we hear from customers before booking their vehicle transport is:
“Can I put some of my belongings inside the car?”
The answer is yes, but there are a few important rules you should know before loading anything into your vehicle.
Whether you’re relocating interstate, moving home, or simply need to transport a vehicle long-distance, it’s quite common to have a few boxes, clothes, or household items that you’d prefer to send with your car rather than arrange a separate courier. We completely understand that, and in many cases, it’s possible.
If you need to transport additional belongings, we offer an optional 80kg personal goods allowance for just $90, which can be added to your transport quote. However, not everything can be left inside the vehicle. There are strict safety requirements, weight limits, and insurance conditions that every transport company must follow.
Over the years, our team has also seen customers try to leave items such as fuel containers, gas bottles, paint, chemicals, batteries, and even prohibited substances inside their vehicles. These items create unnecessary risks during transport and will need to be removed before collection.
In this guide, we’ll explain what you can safely leave inside your vehicle, what should always be removed, and a few simple tips that will help avoid delays on the day of pickup.
Why Are There Restrictions on Personal Belongings?
Vehicle carriers are designed to transport cars—not household goods. That’s why there are limits on the type and amount of personal belongings you can leave inside your vehicle.
The main reasons are safety, weight, and insurance. Extra weight affects how vehicles are loaded onto the carrier, while loose items can move around during transit and cause damage. In addition, transit insurance generally covers the vehicle itself, not the personal belongings left inside it.
Following these guidelines helps ensure your vehicle is transported safely and avoids delays on the day of collection.
What Personal Items Can You Leave in Your Car?
We always recommend our customers keep any personal belongings properly packed and secured before handing over their vehicle. This not only helps prevent items from moving around during transport but also makes loading and unloading much safer.
Most everyday household and personal items are generally accepted, provided they remain within the approved weight allowance. Some of the common items you can leave inside your vehicle include:
- Clothing and shoes
- Suitcases or travel bags
- Blankets and pillows
- Children’s toys
- Baby seats
- Books and magazines
- Small household items
- Camping equipment (excluding gas bottles or fuel)
- Car accessories such as floor mats, sunshades and organisers
If you’re planning to carry anything that’s unusual, bulky, or you’re simply unsure about, our support team is always happy to confirm whether it’s suitable before your vehicle is collected.
What Items Are Not Allowed Inside Your Vehicle?
While most personal belongings are acceptable, there are certain items that must never be left inside your vehicle during interstate transport. These restrictions are in place to protect your vehicle, our drivers, and every other vehicle travelling on the carrier.
Please remove any of the following before collection:
- Illegal drugs or prohibited substances
- Petrol, diesel or fuel containers
- LPG cylinders or gas bottles
- Firearms, ammunition or explosives
- Paints, thinners and hazardous chemicals
- Fireworks or flammable materials
- Car batteries (not fitted to the vehicle)
- Perishable food or liquids
- Cash, jewellery and other valuables
If any prohibited items are found during vehicle inspection, they will need to be removed before transport can proceed. In some cases, collection may need to be rescheduled, which can result in unnecessary delays.
If you’re ever unsure about a particular item, simply contact our team before pickup. We’d much rather answer your questions beforehand than have any surprises on collection day.
Are Personal Belongings Covered by Insurance?
This is another question we receive quite regularly.
While your vehicle is covered under our transit insurance, personal belongings left inside the vehicle are not covered by Move Oz Wheels under any circumstances. Any goods you choose to leave in the vehicle are transported entirely at your own risk and responsibility.
For this reason, we strongly recommend removing valuables such as cash, jewellery, laptops, cameras, mobile phones, important documents, or anything that would be difficult or expensive to replace.
If you decide to include personal belongings as part of your booking, please ensure they’re packed securely and understand that Move Oz Wheels cannot accept liability for any loss or damage to those items during transit.
Does the Personal Goods Policy Change for Regional WA Transport?
Whether you’re booking Perth to Broome transport or another regional route across Western Australia, the same guidelines generally apply. Personal belongings are welcome as long as they’re declared when booking, packed securely, and remain within the approved weight allowance.
Because regional journeys can cover long distances, we always recommend avoiding loose items inside the cabin and removing anything that could shift during transit. If you’re unsure whether a particular item can travel with your vehicle, our support team can confirm this before collection.
Final Tips Before We Collect Your Vehicle
Before we collect your vehicle, taking a few minutes to prepare it properly can help avoid delays and make the entire transport process much smoother.
Here are a few simple things we recommend:
- Pack all personal belongings securely so they don’t move during transit.
- Stay within the approved weight allowance if you’ve added personal goods to your booking.
- Remove all prohibited items, including fuel containers, gas bottles, hazardous chemicals, and illegal substances.
- Take out valuables such as cash, jewellery, laptops, and important documents.
- Ensure your vehicle is clean enough for a pre-transport inspection and that the boot can be opened if required.
If you’re planning to Move car Perth to Melbourne, or any other interstate route across Australia, let our team know in advance if you’d like to include the optional 80kg personal goods allowance. This allows us to include it in your quote and make sure everything is organised before your vehicle is collected.
If you’re unsure about any item, simply get in touch with our support team before pickup. A quick conversation can help avoid unnecessary delays and ensure your vehicle is ready for a safe and hassle-free journey.
Conclusion
Leaving a few personal belongings inside your vehicle is perfectly fine, provided they’re packed securely, stay within the approved weight allowance, and don’t include any prohibited or valuable items.
If you’d like to transport additional goods, simply let our team know when requesting your quote. We can include our optional 80kg personal goods allowance for $90, making it easier for customers who are relocating or travelling interstate.
Whether you’re booking a Perth to Brisbane car carrier or transporting your vehicle on any other interstate route, our team is always happy to explain what’s allowed, what isn’t, and how to prepare your vehicle before collection.
If you’re ever unsure about a particular item, just get in touch with our support team. A quick conversation before pickup can help avoid delays and ensure your vehicle reaches its destination safely.
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