Guides
How to measure properly, what the numbers mean, and how to carry large items safely. Every guide links to a calculator you can use straight away.
How to measure your car boot: the six measurements that matter
The six core measurements (A–F) you need to check whether a boxed item will fit in your boot or trunk, plus the optional extras that catch awkward shapes.
7 min read
How to measure your boot opening (and why it often decides the fit)
The boot opening is frequently smaller than the space behind it. Here is how to measure its true clear width and height, including taper, seals and the loading lip.
5 min read
Why boot volume in litres won’t tell you if something fits
Litre figures are built from small standardised blocks, so they measure how much luggage a boot holds, not whether one long or rigid object will go in. Here is how the methods work and what to use instead.
5 min read
How to check if furniture will fit in your car before you buy
A practical routine for checking furniture against your car: find the right dimensions, check every package, test orientations, and confirm the opening and seats-down space.
5 min read
How to transport flat-pack furniture in a car
Flat-pack is designed to travel, but long, heavy, multi-box orders still catch people out. How to plan the load, protect the car, lift safely and decide when delivery is the better option.
5 min read
How to transport a TV in a car
A 55-inch TV is not a 55-inch box. How to find the real carton dimensions, why upright transport matters, and how to check, load and secure a TV in your car.
5 min read
How to transport a mattress in a car
Boxed, roll-packed mattresses often fit in a car. Conventional mattresses usually do not. How to measure each type, what not to do, and why the roof is a last resort.
5 min read
Moving house with a car: a practical planning guide
How to plan a small move or a partial move with your own car: measure the boxes you actually have, plan each load, keep weight under control and work out how many trips it will take.
5 min read
How to secure cargo in your car safely
Fitting an item in the car is only half the job. General principles for keeping a load secure, protecting occupants and staying within the rules, with links to official guidance.
5 min read
Understanding wheel arch width: the measurement that limits most loads
The rear wheel arches usually create the narrowest point of the load floor. How to measure the gap, when items can ride above the arches, and why our calculator uses the narrowest width.
4 min read
Folding rear seats for large items: what changes and what to measure
Folding the rear seats is the easiest way to carry long items, but the floor is not always flat and the extra length varies with height. How to measure it properly and keep a seat for a passenger.
4 min read
Common car measuring mistakes and how to fix them
Most failed "it should have fitted" trips come down to a handful of measuring mistakes. Here they are, with a fix for each.
5 min read