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For the bags you already plan to bring
This is a pre-booking worksheet for travellers who already have particular bags in mind. It helps you give the operator useful information and ask for a clear answer about the exact vehicle being offered. It does not choose a convertible body style for you: the broader guide to convertibles and convertible SUVs covers that decision. A category label or vehicle photo cannot confirm whether your packed bags will fit.
1. Measure the bags as you will travel with them
Pack each bag first. Use a tape measure to record its three largest outside dimensions, including wheels, feet, handles and any bulge when full. Measure the bag in the shape you expect to carry it; do not assume it can be squeezed, turned or stacked in a particular way. Note centimetres or inches and use one unit throughout. Give each bag a simple name so the operator can refer to it.
| Bag label | Type / soft or hard-sided | Length | Width | Height | Notes about shape |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bag A | |||||
| Bag B | |||||
| Bag C | |||||
| Other item |
Add anything that occupies meaningful space: cabin bags, folded pushchair, sports equipment, mobility aid, or a bag carried by a passenger. Do not leave an item out because it is not a suitcase. If an item folds or separates, describe the packed form and its dimensions rather than guessing how it will be loaded.
2. Describe the trip, not just the luggage
Write down the number of adults and children travelling, the dates and approximate collection/return times, and the full bag list above. If a child seat, mobility aid or another special item is part of the plan, name it and ask about that item separately. Keep personal details out of the first enquiry unless the operator needs them.
3. Identify the actual vehicle
Before asking “will it fit?”, ask which exact car is being offered: make and model, and the specific version or year if the operator can identify it. A broad class such as “convertible” is not a vehicle confirmation. You can browse the current Cabriolet category and, for example, the Volkswagen T‑Roc Cabriolet listing to name a possible offer in your message. Those pages help identify a destination to discuss; they do not certify your luggage fit or guarantee that a particular car will be offered.
Ask the operator to check your listed bags against the exact vehicle and to say what their answer is based on. If you expect to drive with the roof in more than one position, ask whether that changes luggage placement or any operating restriction. Do not infer an answer from a general boot-volume number: request vehicle-specific confirmation from the operator or a source they identify.
Copy, fill in and send
Hello. I am considering a booking for [dates], collecting at [time/place] and returning at [time/place]. There will be [number] passengers: [brief passenger details relevant to seating].
The bags/items we will bring are:
- [Bag A: packed type, outer length × width × height, unit; wheels/handles included]
- [Bag B: packed type, outer length × width × height, unit; wheels/handles included]
- [Other item and packed dimensions]
Which exact make, model and version/year would be supplied for these dates? Could you check this complete list against that specific vehicle and confirm whether it can be carried as described? Please tell me what vehicle-specific information you used. If roof position affects luggage placement or use, please explain the restriction for this exact car and identify its source.
If you cannot confirm this exact combination, please say so before I submit a booking request. Thank you.If the answer is uncertain
Treat “it should be fine”, a vehicle category, a photo, or a general capacity figure as an unconfirmed answer. Ask once for a vehicle-specific check and the basis for it. If the exact car or the complete bag set still cannot be confirmed, do not submit a request on the assumption that it will fit. Ask the operator what specific alternative they can verify, or choose another vehicle only after receiving confirmation for your bags and trip. Keep the reply with your trip notes.
For current options, return to the Cabriolet category. If you are still deciding what kind of open-top car suits your trip, read the broader choice guide. Travelling as a group of four? The Audi A5 and Mercedes E450 Cabriolet checklist compares what both four-seat listings say about seats and bags.
