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When shipping or transporting a car, many auto transport companies will offer the option of open auto transport or enclosed auto transport. What are the differences, and is enclosed auto transport worth the extra cost?

If your automobile is being transported by semi truck car carrier, it is good to know the different kinds of car carriers that might be transporting your vehicle.

Open Trailer Transport

These are the big trucks you've probably seen, loaded with cars, driving down the highway. They are usually between 75 and 80 feet long with two levels for holding cars. An open auto transport trailer may be suitable for you if you have a standard vehicle. If you have an expensive car that needs extra protection, you can consider moving it in an enclosed auto transport trailer.

What many people don't know is while their vehicle will be insured on both types of car carriers, the insurance on an open trailer will not cover things such as road debris or acts of nature.

What that means is, if the driver hits a patch of dirt or gravel while in transit and a rock hits the car, he wouldn't be liable. Same goes if while in transport the driver gets stuck in a hail storm and it damaged the car. While these things are very uncommon, it is important to know, and it's impossible for these types of damages to occur when transporting a vehicle on an enclosed trailer.

The pros of open-air trailers are as follows:

• Less expensive than enclosed trailers
• Lighter and more fuel efficient, therefore doing less damage to the environment
• Offer better visibility for periodic inspection of vehicle during transit

The cons of open-air trailers include:

• Your vehicle is exposed to weather conditions
• There is limited protection of your vehicle from road debris
• Less overall security than enclosed trailers

 

About the Author

Justin Linder is part of the Auto Shipping Network group. We are a premiere Auto Transport company specializing in transporting vehicles of all types ranging from everyday drivers to exotics.

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