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When shipping a high-value automobile, protecting your vehicle from the weather and the elements is crucial.
Enclosed car shipping is more expensive and there are several reasons for that. Please see below:
- Enclosed is also known as covered car transport.
- Extra protection from road and weather elements.
- Owners of any high-end vehicle prefer enclosed.
- Hard or soft side trailers to protect your vehicle
- Higher insurance policy for high-end automobiles
- Professional drivers with specialized experience
JAQ Global Logistics offers accurate and affordable auto transport prices to ship a car now.
How much to ship a car Enclosed?
The cost is higher because enclosed trailers are specialized and more expensive. Drivers must learn how to operate the trailer and must know how to handle high end vehicles.
The cargo insurance for a covered auto transport truck is higher due to their high-end cargo. This means the carrier pays more out of packet to provide insurance for its cargo.
In the United States only about 10 percent of the whole fleet of car shipping trucks is enclosed, which makes this type of transport less available and more expensive. Prices go up even more when there is higher demand on a specific route you might be interested in.
Is enclosed car shipping worth it?
Why Choose Enclosed Car Carrier?
The main reason to choose enclosed over an open carrier is more protection. An enclosed car shipping trailer fully protects the vehicle from the road and weather elements. The car will not be exposed to dust, flying road debris, possible rock chips from passing automobiles and the unpredictable.
This is the type of protection any high end car owner prefers. When shipping a car with a custom paint job for thousands of dollars an enclosed car transport trailer is the best option. Many covered carriers highlight their white glove service by handling vehicles with actual white gloves! This is to ensure no scratches or even spots appear on the vehicle.
Most enclosed auto carriers are equipped with hydraulic lift gates, to hold the vehicle horizontal while loading and unloading. The drivers have experience in handling high-end luxury and classic automobiles. Enclosed trailers offer complete protection from the weather and the road elements. This is the safest method to transport your vehicle..
- Do not choose an enclosed car shipping company based on price only.
- Price depend on daily supply and demand.
- Dependable and respectable auto transport companies offer reasonable prices. Some companies try to rip customers off simply because they are big and they think they can dictate prices.
- We are licensed and bonded to help to ship any high value vehicle.
- JAQ Global Transport works only with the most reliable carriers.
- While in transit your vehicle is insured against damages.
- We offer affordable rates to ship a car in a timely and professional manner.
Companies and private customers ship vehicles via covered auto transport trailers daily. This is the recommended transport option for high end luxury and classic automobiles. Owners of special vehicles want to preserve their condition and a covered car shipping carrier provides the necessary protection needed.
The enclosed trailer is completely covered. It is similar to a regular cargo truck. An automobile transport trailer is very special. An enclosed trailer is usually hard sided and completely shields the vehicle. Some of them could be soft sided. Inside the frame consists of special ramps to load and unload vehicles. Review our guide and learn more about different types of auto transport trailers
- Any vehicle worth $50,000 or more should be transported via an enclosed carrier. JAQ Global Transport values all makes and models. To us every vehicle is special and we always recommend an enclosed trailer if you want the ultimate protection.
- Enclosed auto shipping is primarily used for sports cars, luxury, classic and antique automobiles.
Most enclosed trailers have hydraulic ramps to hold vehicles horizontally while loading. These ramps also enable easy loading of low to the ground clearance vehicles. With enclosed service drivers they usually use soft straps to secure the vehicle to the ramp. Enclosed carrier drivers are experienced in handling high-end automobiles and their service is often white glove. This equals a 5 start hotel service.
JAQ Global Transport knows how to handle special cargo with care. The whole shipping process requires great coordination between agents, dispatchers and carriers. Our agents do this on daily basis. JAQ Global Transport specializes in enclosed car transport, and we can deliver any car to any point in the United States and internationally.
How To Find Dependable Enclosed Auto Transport Company?
When you research there are some main aspects to keep in mind. You need to make sure the company is registered and licensed with USDOT and meet the bond requirements. Then you can call and discuss your options with us. Our JAQ Global team of experts are known for their dedication to customer education.
A trustworthy company will help you understand how auto shipping works and explain all the factors that affect prices. They also try to understand the values of the company. You have to be able to choose a dependable auto transport company, but before doing so you need to understand how the industry really works.
JAQ Global Transport Advice
- Customers should not use auction websites. These types of marketplaces encourage underbidding wars between shipping companies. Once you list your vehicle and accept a bid your hands are tied. The rate is always below current market price and you end up waiting for weeks for a carrier to accept such a rate.