When you ship a car, you'll choose between open and enclosed transport. Both are safe, both are fully insured, and both deliver door-to-door. The difference comes down to protection versus price.
Open transport
Open transport moves your vehicle on the same kind of multi-car trailer that delivers new cars to dealerships. It's used for roughly 90% of all shipments because it's the most affordable and has the widest carrier availability — which usually means faster pickup. Your car is exposed to the same road conditions it faces during everyday driving.
Enclosed transport
Enclosed transport moves your vehicle inside a fully covered trailer, shielded from weather, road debris, and view. Carriers often use soft straps and liftgates, and higher insurance limits are available. It costs 30–60% more than open.
Which should you choose?
- Choose open for daily drivers, standard sedans, SUVs, and trucks where value matters.
- Choose enclosed for luxury, exotic, classic, antique, or low-clearance vehicles.
Not sure? Our team is happy to recommend the right option for your vehicle — just ask when you request your free quote.