Open Auto Transport vs. Enclosed Auto Transport
TAMPA, FL, Dec 09, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) — 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? A leading auto transport company, explains the pros and cons of each type of car shipping.
The leading determinant for most people when deciding which mode of auto transport to go with is the cost involved. How the price is determined by each auto transport company is completely different however. A driver of an open transporter determines his price per vehicle based on the route he is driving. Enclosed drivers’ price per vehicle is based on miles driven; the more miles traveled the cheaper per mile. The rates for both types of car carriers are typically driven by fuel prices.
“Like most things in life, you get what you pay for, so if you are concerned about the safety of your vehicle or reliability of the carrier, deciding based on price isn’t always the best decision,” said a founder of an auto transport company.
Typically the concern of customers choosing to go with enclosed auto transport is that their vehicle will arrive clean. 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.
“If your car is a high end sports car, a fully restored classic car or a vehicle that would lose considerable value from a rock chip or minor damage of the sort, it would be more than reasonable to consider transporting on an enclosed trailer,” concluded the founder.
