Enclosed Car Transport for Classic, Luxury and Low-Clearance Vehicles
Enclosed transport moves your vehicle inside a covered trailer, out of the weather and away from road debris. It costs more than open transport because the trailer carries fewer vehicles and the handling is more specialised.
GET YOUR ESTIMATED PRICE NOWWhat makes enclosed different
The equipment and the handling, not just the walls of the trailer.
- Hard-sided or soft-sided trailers that fully cover the vehicle.
- Lift gates or low-angle ramps for low ground clearance.
- Soft straps or wheel nets instead of chassis chains.
- Typically two to seven vehicles per load, so more individual attention.
When it is worth the difference
Classic and collector cars, exotics and high-value luxury vehicles, freshly restored or show cars, lowered vehicles that cannot clear a standard ramp, and any vehicle where exposure to weather and road grit is unacceptable to the owner.
Planning an enclosed shipment
Enclosed capacity is thinner than open capacity, so allow more lead time, especially outside major metro areas. Share modifications, ground clearance and whether the vehicle starts and rolls when you request your estimate so the right equipment is assigned.
Questions people ask
How much more does enclosed transport cost?+
It is priced above open transport because fewer vehicles share the trailer. The gap depends on your route, vehicle and timing — the estimate form shows a price for the option you select.
Can enclosed carriers handle a very low car?+
Many run lift gates or extended ramps for low-clearance vehicles. Tell us the ground clearance when you request an estimate so the right trailer is assigned.
Is enclosed transport slower?+
Transit time is similar, but finding an available enclosed carrier can take longer, so book with more lead time where you can.
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