Quick question, but will a 3dr tailgate with no spoiler fit in the back of an mk4 astra hatchback with the seats folded down?

Dont really wanna drive all the way there to find out it dont fit

i have had a 3dr bonnet in a mk3 fiesta before

 

I know it's not the same but might give a better idea.
I managed to get a sapphy bonnet in the back of a mk3 astra hatch(just), I'm sure the sapphy bonnet is larger than 3 door hatch and the mk4 astra hatch bigger than mk3 astra hatch.
tabetha

 

i used parcels to go and they collected one from me for £16.

 

dont want to use a courier as it will get damaged - i used to work at a courier company so have seen what goes on in their warehouses and what happens to parcels marked as fragile

plus i will make it there and back on less than 16 quid of bio

I thought it might be a bit tight as the shape of the tailgate may pose issues whereas a bonnet is rather flat so fairly easy to get in the car

 

can you not get a loan of a van just to make sure

 

I can use a mates van but he aint insured it otherwise i would have used it as i can drive other cars 3rd party.

hhhmmm - i might have to persuade him to drive it ?

Has anyone ever transported a tailgate in the back of their car?

 

i could just about fit a saph bonnet into my sierra estate so even thoguh it may "measure" up right, the odd bits and bobs that poke out might not make it fit so well

 

thats what im thinking dojj - i have fitted a 3dr bonnet in a mk3 fiesta and that was a tight squeeze but the the shape of a tailgate will make it more difficult i reckon.

 

you've got a 3 door in teh garden right?

go and measure the bonet and the boot and if one is smaller than the other then there is your answer

where is it going to as i might be able to help you out

 

i know it wont fit in a mk4 golf..i travelled 150 miles to find out it didnt fit so make sure u get it right otherwise it will be a waist of a journey...

 

Be careful with driving van's thinking your insured on a car policy. My mate told me to check my policy as i wanted a loan of his van and to my suprise they told me the third party cover i had didn't cover van's as there comercial vehicles

I ended up using RAC dayinsure to cover me cost £25 for the day but it was cheap for piece of mind and defo cheaper than a fine lol

Maybe you'd be better considering this kind of option depending on the distance as it might work out cheaper to just go in a van and be positive it would fit

 

Dojj its in my garage so will have to get the tape measure out as dont want to find out the hard way like turblower did

I did consider the day insure thing as thats how my mates drives it around - lol.

 

Roofrack ?
tabetha

 

have measure it and it wont fit in the car but have persuaded a mate for his van so will aim to collect it this weekend