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Some vehicles deserve an added level of protection while they’re on the road. Crestline Auto Transport provides enclosed auto transport for luxury, exotic, classic, collector, restored, and other high-value vehicles throughout the lower 48 states. By transporting your vehicle inside an enclosed trailer, you can reduce its exposure to weather, road debris, and other outside elements while it travels to its destination. Our U.S.-based team helps coordinate the right transportation solution around your vehicle, route, and specific handling requirements.

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What Is Enclosed Auto Transport?

Enclosed auto transport moves your vehicle inside a covered trailer rather than on the exposed deck of a traditional open auto carrier. The enclosed trailer provides an additional barrier between the vehicle and outside conditions such as rain, snow, dust, road debris, and other environmental exposure during transportation.

Because enclosed carriers typically transport fewer vehicles and offer a more specialized transportation environment, enclosed shipping generally costs more than open auto transport. For owners of valuable, rare, restored, or difficult-to-replace vehicles, however, the additional protection can make enclosed transport the preferred option.

Open vs. Enclosed Auto Transport

Open auto transport is the most common way to ship standard passenger vehicles and is generally the more cost-effective option. Vehicles are securely loaded onto an open carrier similar to the transport trucks commonly seen delivering new vehicles to dealerships.

Enclosed auto transport provides an additional level of protection by placing the vehicle inside a covered trailer. This makes it particularly well suited for vehicles where preserving condition and limiting exposure are higher priorities than obtaining the lowest possible transportation price.

Choosing between open and enclosed transport ultimately depends on your vehicle, its value and condition, your budget, and how much protection you want while it is in transit.

When Should You Choose Enclosed Auto Transport?

Enclosed transportation is worth considering whenever your vehicle has significant financial, sentimental, historical, or collectible value. It is frequently selected for classic and antique automobiles, exotic and luxury vehicles, restored cars, rare models, show vehicles, and other automobiles where even minor exposure or cosmetic damage would be a major concern.

Enclosed transport can also make sense when purchasing a valuable vehicle from an out-of-state dealer, private seller, or auction, transporting a vehicle to or from a show or event, moving a collection, or relocating a vehicle that is rarely driven on public roads.

Why Choose Crestline for Enclosed Auto Transport?

When you’re transporting a vehicle valuable enough to require enclosed shipping, knowing who is coordinating the move matters. Crestline’s U.S.-based transportation specialists take the time to understand the vehicle being shipped, its condition, pickup and delivery requirements, and any special considerations that may affect transportation.

Our team can help determine whether enclosed transportation is appropriate for your vehicle and coordinate the shipment with carriers and equipment suited to the move. From an out-of-state collector car purchase to a high-value vehicle relocation, Crestline focuses on careful planning, clear communication, and providing a transportation experience appropriate for the vehicle you’ve entrusted to us.

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Enclosed Auto Transport FAQs

What is the difference between open and enclosed auto transport?

Open transport carries vehicles on an exposed multi-car trailer and is the most common and typically more affordable shipping method. Enclosed auto transport carries vehicles inside a covered trailer, providing additional protection from weather, road debris, dust, and other outside exposure during transit.

How much more does enclosed auto transport cost?

Enclosed auto transport generally costs more than open transportation because enclosed carriers have more limited capacity and provide a more specialized service. The actual price difference depends on your vehicle, route, distance, carrier availability, and scheduling requirements. Crestline can provide quotes based on your specific shipment.

What types of vehicles should be shipped in an enclosed trailer?

Enclosed transportation is commonly selected for classic cars, antique vehicles, exotic and luxury cars, collector vehicles, restored automobiles, show cars, and other high-value or difficult-to-replace vehicles. It can also be selected for any vehicle whose owner simply prefers additional protection during transportation.

Is enclosed auto transport completely protected from the weather?

An enclosed trailer provides substantially more protection from weather and road exposure than an open carrier because the vehicle travels inside a covered transport environment. Specific trailer configurations can vary, so discuss any particular transportation or handling concerns with Crestline when arranging your shipment.

Can Crestline arrange enclosed transport for an auction or out-of-state vehicle purchase?

Yes. Crestline can coordinate enclosed vehicle transportation from dealerships, auctions, private sellers, storage facilities, and other pickup locations throughout the lower 48 states. This is a popular option when purchasing a valuable vehicle that you want transported to you without adding mileage or unnecessary road exposure.

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