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Enclosed Car Transport
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Enclosed car transport provides an added level of protection by transporting vehicles inside a covered trailer. It is a popular choice for luxury cars, classic vehicles, exotic cars, collector vehicles, restored automobiles, and other specialty vehicles.
Bigfella Auto Express helps arrange enclosed vehicle transportation throughout the 48 contiguous United States.
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Tell us where your vehicle is going and we will provide your transportation price. You can also calculate your car shipping cost to see how enclosed equipment typically compares with open transport.
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What is enclosed auto transport?
Enclosed auto transport uses a fully or partially enclosed trailer to protect vehicles from direct exposure to weather and road debris during transportation.
Because enclosed carriers typically transport fewer vehicles and provide additional protection, enclosed shipping generally costs more than standard open transport.
Who should choose enclosed transport?
Enclosed transportation may be a good choice for:
- Classic cars
- Exotic cars
- Luxury vehicles
- Collector vehicles
- Restored vehicles
- High-value automobiles
- Specialty and custom vehicles
- Vehicles that require additional protection
See also classic car transport and luxury car transport. For a current example of why enclosed equipment shows up in the news, read Drake’s 40th birthday Ferrari and exotic car shipping.
Benefits of enclosed car shipping
Added protection
A covered trailer helps shield the vehicle from direct exposure to rain, snow, dirt, and road debris.
Specialty vehicle handling
Enclosed transport is commonly selected when the vehicle's condition, value, or uniqueness requires additional care.
Door-to-door service
When locations and carrier access allow, your vehicle can be picked up and delivered as close to the requested addresses as safely and legally possible. Read door-to-door car shipping for how meeting points work when a street cannot take the trailer.
Enclosed vs. open transport
Open transport is usually the more affordable option and is appropriate for most everyday vehicles. Enclosed transport costs more but provides additional protection and is often preferred for specialty vehicles.
Bigfella can help you compare your options before you approve your shipment. Enclosed availability still depends on the lane and the enclosed carrier network that week.
Frequently asked questions
Is enclosed transport always available?
When an appropriate enclosed carrier is available on that route. If it is not, we will say so rather than invent a dispatch date.
Does enclosed transport cost more than open?
Generally yes. Enclosed carriers typically haul fewer vehicles and provide additional protection, so enclosed shipping usually costs more than open transport.
Do luxury and classic cars have to ship enclosed?
Not as a rule. Enclosed is the better conversation when the vehicle’s value or finish justifies a covered trailer and one is available on the lane.