Overland Express have been shipping car parts to the UK and overseas for over 30 years, generally we find that when people ship car parts, or send car spares, the most popular are headlights, wheels, tyres, and car engine parts.
We offer a wide range of car parts courier services and various delivery options when you send car or van parts, depending on the size and weight of the car part being sent. We can ship, wing mirrors, head lights, child seats and roof racks. In fact, you can pretty much send any car parts through our wide range of car part couriers. Please contact us if you need any advice on shipping car parts.
Please note: we cannot send bumpers, body panels, doors, bonnets, boots, spoilers, car seats and tailgates.
We see turbos, alternators and starter motors shipped quite often through our services, normally these are being sent for refurbishment and are closely followed by gear box parts and brake discs being sent by courier within the UK and overseas.
But it's not just modern car parts that are sent by courier, a lot of our customers import and export vintage and classic car parts all over the world, we will even take care of your commercial invoice should you need to send car parts and accessories abroad.
For large, heavy items, such as shipping engines and gearboxes, we offer pallet delivery throughout the UK and Europe, at very reasonable prices.
When sending car parts, we only deal with reputable car part couriers such as DHL, DPD and UPS and due to our purchasing power, obtain huge discounts on their tariffs that are not available to the general public, this saving is passed on to our customers. So, when you send vehicle parts with Overland Express, you can be rest assured that your car parts delivery is in safe hands.
A cardboard box must be used for the outer packaging due to COVID-19 handling restrictions.
Please drain any oil or lubricants before sending car parts, as they are likely to be refused by the courier if not. When sending head lights, please make sure that these are sufficiently packed to avoid damage.
If sending items Internationally, like fuel tanks, radiators, engines and gearboxes, or any reservoirs that contain fluids, you will need a purge certificate that confirms that they have been drained and cleaned sufficiently for transport. This is essential for air transport, as they can then travel without a dangerous goods certificate.
Any glass items, such as windows, mirror's and windscreens, can be carried, but cannot be insured and are carried at your own risk. So please take some extra time to pack them correctly, to prevent any possible damage.
Use our 'Send Parcel' tool above to see how much we can save you on your deliveries of car parts.
Needless to say, when you, for example, send engine parts or interior parts, these car parts are fully insured (exclusions apply), furthermore, you do not even need to set up an account with us to begin using our services.
It is important that your car parts are sufficiently packed, so take a look at our packaging information before sending car parts which can be found below.
How to Send Car Parts by Courier
Prerequisites:
Bubble wrap
Parcel tape
Strong cardboard box
Packing peanuts
A cardboard box must be used for the outer packaging due to COVID-19 handling restrictions.
At Overland Express, we send many car parts, from wing mirrors and headlights, through to alloy wheels, tyres and exhausts.
When packing your items for shipping, there are a few things to consider, ensuring that your car parts arrive in the same condition that you sent them in.
Any parts that contain oil or petrol, or other hazardous liquids must be drained and cleaned of any residue before sending.
For items such as headlights, wing mirrors, or fragile items, select a box large enough that the item can be placed in the centre of the box, with adequate space around the item for packing. Wrap the item with several layers of bubble wrap and tape it securely in place. Make sure that any sharp edges are well protected and that no corners or edges are touching the sides of the box.
If sending multiple items within the same box, make sure that you leave adequate space between each item.
For larger items, such as gear boxes, a pallet is a better option. Please allow 24 hours' notice for any pallets and be prepared to assist the driver with loading, for any item weighing more than 30 kg.
If sending car parts outside of the UK, you will need to enclose a commercial invoice, detailing the items being sent and their value. We can provide you with all the necessary customs paperwork.
If you need a reputable and cheap courier for car parts, then have a look at Overland Express and get a quote now.
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Feline Guitars have been using this small company for a number of years and always had great service and competitive pricing. We had previously used UPS directly till it got to be hard work to communicate with them. The personal attention and help that you can get in an industry that is increasingly automated and hands-off is a welcome thing to have.
Jonathan Law
Southwell Guitars have been using Overland Express for some years now for sending our guitars worldwide. Most major courier companies do not insure musical instruments but Overland Express have an insurance service that specialise in musical instrument insurance, giving my customers and me peace of mind. I also like that Stuart and Tim are always easy to contact if there are any questions or If I need any help. This was especially helpful after the chaos created by Brexit and the Covid pandemic. Overland Express are my first choice when I am sending guitars, something I do on a regular basis and recommend them to anyone.
Southwell Guitars
Gary Southwell
I've been using Overland Express now for a number of years. As I send a good number of both electric and acoustic guitars every year, I wanted to find a company that offered reasonable shipping and insurance rates that guaranteed to cover guitars against loss or damage to their true value. Step forward Stuart and Overland Express. They offer top couriers and reasonable insurance costs to send guitars worldwide. In all the time I've used them I've never once had an issue. Service is quick, reliable and it is a real bonus you are able to contact someone quickly who will deal with issues should any arise. Highly recommended.
Loxley Custom Guitars
Matt Loxley
Get a parcel delivery quote from us, then visit our competitors and obtain a quotation from them for a like-for-like service, we guarantee that we will be cheaper and you will be back here to complete the booking!
The process of booking a parcel delivery on this web-site could not be any easier, after submitting a few basic details, the quote will be instantly provided, you are then only two pages away from completion.
The majority of our international and domestic express parcel services will deliver from the very next working day. Usually ordering before 1100AM (UK) will allow the parcel to be collected from you the very same day.
Shipping updates can be provided multiple ways. SMS text messages will be sent to both sender's and recipient's (if requested), Likewise for email. The status and location of the parcel can be viewed online by using the tracking number.
We can offer delivery of expensive items such as watches, jewellery and collectables. What's more, we can also insure these items against loss, theft or in-transit damage for up to £20,000.00 (exclusions apply).
That's correct, we have a UK based call centre. We don't sub-contract out our customer support team to an overseas call centre, we keep everything in-house. Our team will take your calls and answer emails during working hours.