{"id":27315,"date":"2023-03-13T11:20:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T15:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/?p=27315"},"modified":"2023-03-13T11:25:19","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T15:25:19","slug":"how-to-pack-a-car-when-moving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/how-to-pack-a-car-when-moving\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pack a Car When Moving: Just Pack More in Your Car"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/packing-a-car.jpg\" alt=\"How to pack a car for moving\" class=\"wp-image-38060 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/packing-a-car.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/packing-a-car-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hl-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Highlights\">Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Moving some of your belongings in your car when moving to a new home is not only a great option but often a necessity as well.<\/li><li>The more items you can fit inside your car, the better \u2013 especially when doing a second car trip is out of the question.<\/li><li>As you can expect, some of the tips for packing a car for moving will be common knowledge.<\/li><li>But there are also tricks for gaining extra storage space when packing a car for a move that can really make a difference for you.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-table-of-content ultp-block-000be1\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-block-toc\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-header\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-heading\">Table of Contents<\/div><div class=\"ultp-collapsible-toggle  ultp-collapsible-right\"><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-open\" href=\";\">[Open]<\/a><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-hide\" href=\";\">[Close]<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-toc-style1 ultp-block-toc-body\"><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#What_to_do_before_packing_your_car_for_a_move\">What to do before packing your car for a move<\/a><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#STOP_buying_new_stuff_prior_to_the_move\">STOP buying new stuff prior to the move<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#SORT_out_the_things_you\u2019re_packing_in_the_car\">SORT out the things you\u2019re packing in the car<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#TIDY_UP_and_clean_the_interior_of_your_car\">TIDY UP and clean the interior of your car<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#CONSIDER_buying_an_overhead_carrier_for_the_car\">CONSIDER buying an overhead carrier for the car<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_properly_pack_your_car_when_moving\">How to properly pack your car when moving<\/a><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#RESTRICT_the_usage_of_cardboard_boxes\">RESTRICT the usage of cardboard boxes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#USE_plastic_bags_for_soft_items\">USE plastic bags for soft items<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#PACK_UP_your_essentials_first\">PACK UP your essentials first<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#BE_extra_cautious_when_packing_breakable_items\">BE extra cautious when packing breakable items<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#MAXIMIZE_space_when_packing_your_car\">MAXIMIZE space when packing your car<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#OBSERVE_safety_rules_when_packing_a_car\">OBSERVE safety rules when packing a car<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re moving to a new home soon and you\u2019ve already made up your mind to transport some of your belongings in your own car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, that seems like a brave decision, especially when that new home is located in another part of the country &#8211; many hundreds (or thousands!) of miles away from where you are now. Brave or not, it\u2019s what you\u2019re going to do and there\u2019s no turning back now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oftentimes, doing a second car trip will be out-of-the-question impossible so you\u2019re going to have to think of a way to somehow fit all of the things you\u2019re taking with you inside the car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, packing a car for a cross-country move is anything but child\u2019s play &#8211; you\u2019ll need to know how to prevent damage to your belongings, how to maximize the storage space when packing your car, and how to make the car trip safe, comfortable, and pleasant for all car passengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to pack a car for a move, with efficiency and safety in mind, is explained below in detail with the help of easy-to-follow tips for packing a car when moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"What_to_do_before_packing_your_car_for_a_move\">What to do before packing your car for a move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you start packing your personal vehicle for a move, you\u2019ll need to make sure you\u2019re actually ready for the packing task at hand. These pre-packing steps are important so you\u2019re not recommended to skip them and start filling up the storage space in your car without having a good packing plan first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"STOP_buying_new_stuff_prior_to_the_move\">STOP buying new stuff prior to the move<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve made the decision to pack and move some of your possessions in your own vehicle, you should stop buying any new things that you\u2019ll need to later fit into the awfully limited storage space of your car. In other words, you\u2019ll need to become very conscious of what items you acquire shortly before it\u2019s time to move out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of getting new things that\u2019ll probably need to be transported as well, focus on sorting out the things you have right now (see below) and getting rid of anything that you don\u2019t really need. In most cases, you won\u2019t be able to fit everything in the car, so you\u2019d better be ready to make certain compromises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And while you won\u2019t likely rush to buy new furniture just before you move away, you may keep purchasing more food items than you can possibly consume before the start of the car trip. Packing perishable food in the car is not a good idea (unless it\u2019s the perishables you plan to eat during the trip itself), while filling up your vehicle with loads and loads of non-perishables such as canned goods is, simply put, a bad idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/what-to-do-with-food-when-moving\/\">What to Do With Food When Moving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"SORT_out_the_things_you\u2019re_packing_in_the_car\">SORT out the things you\u2019re packing in the car<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-27325\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"450\/300\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/empty-car.jpg\" alt=\"How to pack your car properly\" class=\"wp-image-27325 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/empty-car.jpg 450w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/empty-car-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption>Make sure your car is ready for loading before you start filling it up.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Above all else, you\u2019ll need to sort out the things you plan to pack in the car and see if there are any items that you\u2019d better leave behind. That sorting task is more important than you think simply because it\u2019ll keep you from making a couple of unpleasant mistakes: 1) packing things you won\u2019t really need after the move, and 2) packing items that you shouldn\u2019t due to their hazardous nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should sort out your items and set aside the ones you\u2019re moving in your car during the home inventory process. First of all, get rid of all unwanted things that will only eat up the storage space in your car. And secondly, dispose properly of any dangerous items (anything that is corrosive, explosive, or flammable) &#8211; hazardous goods that you are not allowed to pack and transport anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/get-rid-of-unwanted-items\/\">How to Get Rid of Unwanted Items When Moving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"TIDY_UP_and_clean_the_interior_of_your_car\">TIDY UP and clean the interior of your car<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One great way to pack more in your car is to remove any items from inside it that don\u2019t really need to be in there during the cross-country move. You may like to keep your vehicle all tidied up and clean, ready for loading, but you may happen to also have tons of surplus stuff inside that will only limit further the storage space of your personal vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, make a thorough inspection of the things inside your car and decide on the spot whether they should stay there or not. Pay special attention to the trunk where you\u2019ll keep most of the packed items anyway. Remember that the more space you free up prior to packing, the more things you\u2019ll be able to fit inside the car &#8211; exactly what you\u2019re hoping to do, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, use a vacuum cleaner (a portable one works fine too) to clean up the car seats and the spaces around them. This way, you\u2019ll contribute to a more pleasant and enjoyable car trip until you reach your final destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/moving-checklist\/\">The Greatest Moving Checklist of All Time<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"CONSIDER_buying_an_overhead_carrier_for_the_car\">CONSIDER buying an overhead carrier for the car<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your car is relatively small and you know that it just won\u2019t be able to fit all the things you want to take with you, then you may think about adding more storage space to it by purchasing an overhead carrier for your car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High-quality overhead carriers can be rather expensive and the last thing you\u2019d need during an already costly house move is to spend money on something that you may not come to need after all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And while that may be true, think of the extra expense as an investment because that\u2019s exactly what it is &#8211; the overhead carrier will serve you long after the move is over. What\u2019s more, your inability to fit all the items you\u2019ve moving can prove to be the costlier option in the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do a little research on overhead carriers for automobiles and see if you can find one that you can afford. Go for a hard-case model that is lockable and will offer great protection for your fragile and valuable items during the long-distance car trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/self-moving-mistakes-to-avoid\/\">7 Serious DIY Moving Mistakes to Avoid<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How_to_properly_pack_your_car_when_moving\">How to properly pack your car when moving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that know exactly what you\u2019ll pack in your car, have cleaned the interior of your vehicle, and have maybe bought an overhead carrier to maximize the storage space, you are ready to learn the best way to pack a car for a move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"RESTRICT_the_usage_of_cardboard_boxes\">RESTRICT the usage of cardboard boxes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-27327\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"450\/300\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/packed-car.jpg\" alt=\"How to pack a car for a move\" class=\"wp-image-27327 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/packed-car.jpg 450w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/packed-car-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption>If packing a car for moving were an art, you&#8217;d be looking at a true artistic masterpiece.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Cardboard boxes are the standard when it comes to packing things for a move &#8211; they are affordable, ever-present and very versatile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cardboard containers can often be found for free as well &#8211; the good news when you\u2019re moving on a budget and looking desperately for good ways to <a href=\"\/move\/cut-moving-costs\/\">cut moving costs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, using cardboard boxes is not the best way to pack more things in your car when moving. Why? While packing boxes are ideal for large storage spaces (the back of a moving truck, of course) because they are easily stackable, they are not flexible enough to get into tight spaces such as the trunk and inside of a small car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever possible, avoid packing large cardboard boxes inside your vehicle because that will eat up most of your available storage space. You can still fit small cardboard boxes in your car as long as you arrange those containers in a space-saving manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Copy paper boxes (approx. measuring 15\u2033 x 12\u2033 x 10\u2033) are known to be suitable to be packed inside a car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/get-boxes-for-moving\/\">Where to Find Free Moving Boxes: Complete Checklist<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"USE_plastic_bags_for_soft_items\">USE plastic bags for soft items<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When packing a car for moving, you should be well aware of what works and what doesn\u2019t. You just learned that packing your vehicle with large and medium-sized cardboard boxes is not the best approach as they will take too much space which you don\u2019t really have in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what types of containers are ideal for packing a car when moving to another home?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer may surprise you: <strong>plastic bags<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good thing about using plastic bags to pack most of your things into your car is that those bags are very flexible and will fit inside or around the majority of storage spaces. When some of the plastic bags are filled with soft non-breakable items, then you can practically squeeze them in anywhere, creating soft cushions that will protect other things as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For best results, you should use shopping bags made of durable plastic &#8211; especially when you plan to pack heavier items inside them. Also, you can definitely use strong and clean garbage bags. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus said, you\u2019re not recommended to use the cheapest and thinnest trash bags you can find because they can tear too easily and may lead to untimely damage to your possessions. Feel free to use vacuum bags if you plan to pack extra voluminous items for the car trip ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The usage of sports bags and suitcases is also highly recommended when packing a car for moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/pack-clothes-for-moving\/\">How to Pack Clothes for Moving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"PACK_UP_your_essentials_first\">PACK UP your essentials first<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Start packing your car by first loading up the most essential things you own &#8211; like the essentials boxes, for example. In other words, you should pack your items in order of value and importance, starting from the ones that you cannot possibly leave behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The major reason for packing your car with essentials first is that, in case you don\u2019t manage to fit all your stuff in the personal vehicle, you\u2019ll still have your prized possessions loaded, arranged, and ready to be transported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What you wouldn\u2019t want to do is have to remove any non-essential items only to create additional space for the more valuable things you\u2019re moving. Think of all the time and energy you\u2019d lose if you were forced to repeat the entire car packing process again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An unexpected bonus of packing your car with your most essential things first is that you\u2019ll be much more willing to unpack the entire car after you reach the new address. Ultimately, that\u2019s the better option than just grabbing a few important items from the top row and leaving the other stuff inside the vehicle, to be unpacked at a later time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/open-first-box\/\">How to Prepare an Essentials Box for Moving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"BE_extra_cautious_when_packing_breakable_items\">BE extra cautious when packing breakable items<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-27335\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"450\/300\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/packing-a-car.jpg\" alt=\"How to pack a car efficiently\" class=\"wp-image-27335 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/packing-a-car.jpg 450w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/packing-a-car-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption>Unless you&#8217;re moving really locally, packing plants in your car is really NOT a good idea.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you wish to move extra-breakable items in your car, then you\u2019ll need to take a few extra steps to protect those breakables from getting broken during transit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The usual way to protect fragile items is to wrap them well in bubble wrap or furniture blankets, thus creating protective bundles that will keep the things inside from harm. Mind you, that\u2019s the usual packing technique when moving delicate items in cardboard boxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But since you\u2019re likely to take a certain amount of clothes, towels and even blankets in the car with you, you should use such soft goods to wrap the breakables and keep them protected on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That packing trick will help you achieve two goals at the same time:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"ul_ol_padding wp-block-list\"><li>fully utilize the space in your personal vehicle by using some of the existing items you\u2019re moving to protect other items you\u2019re taking with you instead of using extra packing supplies, and<\/li><li>reduce potential packing costs by using worthy alternatives to bubble wrap and furniture blankets.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/pack-fragile-items-for-moving\/\">How to Pack Fragile Items for Moving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"MAXIMIZE_space_when_packing_your_car\">MAXIMIZE space when packing your car<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll soon learn that the most important aspect of packing a car for a move is to maximize the space inside the vehicle so that you manage to fit more things inside. Nevertheless, you shouldn\u2019t compromise safety (see below) in your strong desire to cram more and more stuff inside the vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that a car has more available storage space than it appears to have, and as long as you know where to look, you\u2019ll be able to fit much more items than you thought you could. Once your car trunk is filled up to its maximum capacity, here are a few unusual places where you can put more stuff:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_ol_padding wp-block-list\"><li>the storage areas under the front seats;<\/li><li>the space around and maybe even inside the spare tire in the trunk;<\/li><li>the foot well by the passenger seat. Do not pack anything in the foot well of the driver\u2019s seat.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If possible at all, consider lowering the back seats inside the car, thus creating much more packing and storage room for anything you\u2019re moving with you. Of course, that option is only viable when nobody\u2019s sitting in the back seats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feel free to pack stuff in any other hidden places in your car as long as that action does not pose any risks for a road accident or for the people riding in the car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/drive-or-ship-car-across-country\/\">Driving vs. Shipping Car: Ship a Car or Drive It When Moving Across Country<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"OBSERVE_safety_rules_when_packing_a_car\">OBSERVE safety rules when packing a car<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-27332\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"300\/400\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/car-packing-tips.jpg\" alt=\"Car packing tips and tricks\" class=\"wp-image-27332 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/car-packing-tips.jpg 300w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/car-packing-tips-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption>Use your common sense when packing your car for a move to avoid dangerous situations on the road.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The above-mentioned ways to pack more in your car will enable you to maximize the space in your vehicle when moving to another house. Those tips and tricks can be very useful simply because more packing room will let you pack <strong><em>everything<\/em><\/strong> you wish to take with you, thus eliminating a couple of very unpleasant scenarios:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"ul_ol_padding wp-block-list\"><li>having to make multiple car trips to transport everything (often an impossible scenario), or<\/li><li>having to leave behind some of the items due to insufficient storage space.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>However, cramming too many items inside the car should never come at the expense of safety &#8211; the safety of the driver, passengers, including pets, and your valuable possessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few car-packing scenarios that may endanger the whole relocation operation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_ol_padding wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Driver\u2019s foot well<\/strong>. <strong>NEVER<\/strong> place anything in the driver\u2019s foot well because such items can easily get in the driver\u2019s way and result in him or her losing control of the vehicle. It\u2019s more dangerous than you think, so just don\u2019t do it. Remember that <strong>SAFETY<\/strong> comes first.<\/li><li><strong>Car\u2019s windows<\/strong>. Do NOT block the driver\u2019s view by placing stuff at the back of the car in a way that those packed items cover the back window. Keep the side windows clear of any packed stuff too. During the cross-country car trip, the car driver should have perfect visibility of what\u2019s occurring behind and around the vehicle at all times.<\/li><li><strong>Car balance<\/strong>. Make an effort to keep your car balanced when packing it for the road ahead. The load should be more or less evenly distributed, pay attention to the major loading axis: right side vs. left side. Keeping your car well-balanced will make the car trip safer and more fuel-efficient.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/vehicle-transport-new-state\/\">How to Ship a Car to Another State<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Highlights Moving some of your belongings in your car when moving to a new home is not only a great option but often a necessity as well. The more items you can fit inside your car, the better \u2013 especially when doing a second car trip is out of the question. 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