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If you are sending liquids, paints, perfumes or wheels, please press the tile below that best suits your requirements.
Looking for a reliable way to ship your electric scooter? At Overland Express, we understand how frustrating it is finding the right courier for the job. Luckily for you, we now offer services for shipping e-scooters at affordable prices, so you don't have to spend all your time tracking down the best shipment options. Simply use our quote tool above and let us do the research for you. We also offer full insurance cover against loss or damage.
While there are some risks involved, knowledge is key. With the right information and a little care, your electric scooter can be shipped safely and reliably. When transported by road, these items are NOT RESTRICTED under SP666. So, through our partners, APC, DPD, Parcel Force and UPS, we're able to arrange delivery for these items within the UK and from the UK to EU.
Obviously, shipping large packages like this comes at a price. This price will depend on a number of factors, such as:
• The weight and dimensions of the package; the heavier and bulkier e-scooters will cost more to ship.
• Destination journey; International deliveries are more expensive than UK ones, but we have a very economical European road service, that is very secure and fully tracked and signed for.
• Insurance; we always recommend you choose to cover your package for that extra peace of mind.
But don't panic! We offer some of best prices for shipping in the industry, providing you with savings of up to 60%.
An essential part of ensuring your scooter has a successful shipment lies in making sure it's packaged correctly. Read on for our expert packing tips to ensure a safe journey to its destination.
Where possible, it is recommended that you use the original box and packaging of the items. Otherwise, you should purchase a shipping box designed for an e-scooter.
How to Package an electric scooter:
• Clean the scooter and ensure there is no damage before shipping.
• (If foldable) Fold the scooter and make sure it's firmly locked in place.
• Secure the handlebars and check they can't move.
• Remove detachable parts like mirrors or accessories, where possible.
• Place any small parts like screws in a labelled bag.
Battery packing:
• Ensure it is firmly mounted
• Add extra padding around the down tube/battery area.
Boxing the scooter:
• Add padding/cushioning to the base of the shipping box.
• Depending on the size of your box, lay the scooter flat or upright.
• Use extra padding for any delicate parts; handlebars, wheels, display panel etc.
• Make sure there is no empty space between the scooter and the box, use more padding if needed.
• Place any labelled bags that contain small parts inside the box.
• Add top padding and seal securely with heavy-duty tape.
Labelling:
• Write clearly on the shipping box "FRAGILE - ELECTRIC SCOOTER" and "THIS WAY UP" and attach the shipping label.
Final Checks before shipment:
• Shake the box of your e-scooter and make sure nothing inside is moving.
• Take a photo of the packed e-scooter before shipping (recommended for insurance purposes)
While most carriers have a fairly low limit on what they will cover, we offer comprehensive cover for high value items. So when making a booking with us, you can choose to add insurance for your e-scooter (some exclusions apply). Parcel insurance costs 2.00% of the declared value of the goods, subject to a minimum fee of £10.00 for the policy administration.
Whether your selling, buying or taking a holiday. We'll find you the best courier service for the job, so you don't have to worry.
Don't just take our word for it, see what other people are saying about us.
Feline Guitars has partnered with this small company for several years and consistently received excellent service and competitive pricing. Before that, we dealt directly with UPS, but found communication increasingly difficult. In an industry that's becoming more automated and impersonal, the personal attention and support offered by this team is both refreshing and greatly appreciated.
Feline Guitars
Southwell Guitars has been using Overland Express for several years to ship our instruments around the world. Unlike most major courier companies, which typically don't insure musical instruments, Overland Express offers a specialist insurance service tailored specifically for them—providing peace of mind for both my customers and myself. I also appreciate how accessible Stuart and Tim are—they're always easy to reach if I have questions or need assistance. Their support was especially valuable during the disruption caused by Brexit and the COVID pandemic. Overland Express is my go-to courier for shipping guitars, something I do regularly, and I recommend their services without hesitation.
Southwell Guitars
I've been using Overland Express for several years now to ship a significant number of both electric and acoustic guitars annually. I needed a shipping company that not only offered competitive rates but also provided insurance that would genuinely cover the full value of the instruments in the event of loss or damage. That's exactly what I found with Stuart and the team at Overland Express. They work with top-tier couriers and offer affordable insurance options for worldwide guitar shipping. In all the years I've used their service, I haven't encountered a single issue. Their service is fast, dependable, and it's a real advantage to have easy access to someone who can promptly assist if anything does come up. Highly recommended.
Loxley Custom Guitars
If you are sending liquids, paints, perfumes or wheels, please press the tile below that best suits your requirements.
We purposely try to keep our overheads down which enables us to offer you the lowest prices on international parcel delivery and domestic courier services. We avoid using advertising as someone has to pay for this, that someone is you!
No waiting or the need to enter your email address to obtain a quote, just provide source and destination postcodes along with the dimensions of the parcel that you wish to send, and you will immediately be presented with the price.
DHL, UPS, Parcel Force etc. - Enough said, we do not use budget courier service providers full stop. Having been in the parcel delivery industry for almost 30 years, we've seen the problems caused by these 'budget' provider's first hand.
Our DHL options utilise the Short Messaging Service (SMS) alerts to notify you (and the recipient if chosen) when your parcel is due to be delivered, yes, a bit old school now, however, very convenient as no apps are required to receive the notification.
Have you ever tried to ship perfume and cosmetics? We can provide bespoke shipping services specifically for these difficult to send products, see our specialist pages above for more information and how to package and post these niche items.
You will not find a better customer services team in the courier industry that are contactable via telephone, if you don't believe us, read our reviews on Trustpilot, most comment on how professional and helpful our UK based team are.
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