Shipping your car in an enclosed carrier protects your vehicle from dust, rain, snow and other elements. Choosing enclosed shipping typically costs 25-40% more than shipping your car on an open carrier. For example, to ship your vehicle from New York to Miami in an enclosed car carrier, you would pay an extra $200-$300.
For this reason, most people ship via an open carrier. However, if you are shipping an antique or luxury car, enclosed transport may be well worth the money to ensure additional protection during transit. Luxury car or not, any type of car or light truck can be shipped on an enclosed carrier for an additional fee.
Most car shipping companies do offer enclosed transit as an option. However, if you are shipping a high-end sports car or a restored antique, for instance, you may want to look into shipping companies that specialize in those types of vehicles. See the Enclosed Auto Transport section of MoveCars.com to find these specialized car shipping companies.
MoveCars.com is a comprehensive online directory of car shipping companies, including enclosed auto transport and international shipping companies. Even before you start looking for a car shipping company, you can find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about car moving , car shipping tips, and a glossary of auto transport terms.