What is enclosed car transport?
Enclosed car transport is a type of auto transport that adds protection for vehicles. It’s a great car shipping option if you need to transport a classic or luxury car. Enclosed carriers can often only carry a few vehicles at the same time, in most cases, up to 7 automobiles.
What are enclosed car transport prices?
Enclosed car transport service prices are calculated the same as open car transport, but you’ll pay about 30-40% more per trip for added protection. For standard-sized vehicles: short routes (1-500 miles) average $709, medium routes (500-1500 miles) average $929 and longer routes (1500+ miles) average $1179.
Do I need enclosed car transport?
Here are a few questions to ask yourself if you’re deciding whether you need enclosed car transport, or the standard open auto transport:
- Do you consider your car an investment?
- Are you concerned about snow or cold weather?
- Are you concerned about dust, dirt, pollution, or other debris your car might be subject to over the course of transport?
- Is your car old and/or have a custom or unique paint job?
- Do you want extra protection against theft?