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# Protecting Your Vehicle’s Exterior Features

Jun 12, 2024

Article Summary

[Introduction](#Intro)

[How To Protect Your Fuel Door Cover](#ProtectVehicle)

[Closing](#Summary)

## Attention Vehicle Shippers: Protect Your Vehicle During Transport!

At MVS, we prioritize the safe transportation of your vehicles. Over the past few months, we’ve noticed an increase in instances where damages occur to vehicle gas door covers and mirror housings during transit. These damages can result from high winds and vibrations caused by trailers, especially as some vehicles are loaded backwards. Gas doors—even locking gas doors—may be damaged as the wind could possibly get behind it and blow it open. Older vehicles are particularly susceptible to this type of damage.

We want to raise awareness about this issue, as damages to gas doors and mirror housings are not typically covered by carrier insurance due to their classification as non-negligent or acts of nature. However, we have a solution that can help prevent these damages.

### **How To Protect Your Fuel Door Cover**

Customers can take a proactive approach by applying automotive tape to their gas doors before shipping. This specialized tape, which can be easily found in hardware stores, offers a protective layer without damaging automotive paint. By securely applying tape over the fuel door, you can greatly minimize the risk of it being torn open by strong winds during transport.

Here is a helpful link to a popular brand of automotive tape:

[3M Masking Tapes for Automotive](https://www.3mcanada.ca/3M/en_CA/p/c/tapes/masking-paper-tapes/masking-tapes/i/automotive/)

We encourage all customers to consider this simple and effective step to safeguard their vehicles throughout the shipping process. Remember, prevention is key, and taking this extra precaution can save you from costly repairs and inconveniences.

If you have any questions or require further information on how to protect your vehicle during transportation, don’t hesitate to reach out your shipping coordinator.

– MVS Canada Operations team

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