The Truth About Car Covers During Shipping: Separating Fact from Fiction

There are two options available when shipping a car: either an open trailer or an enclosed trailer. There are advantages and disadvantages to both open and enclosed automobile transportation, but there is no denying that an enclosed trailer offers your car the greatest level of security while it is in transit. Sadly, enclosed transportation is not inexpensive. It may cost twice as much as open transport, depending on the route of the shipment! In general, enclosed transportation costs between 40 and 50 percent more than open transit. Given the cost, rare and exotic automobiles or vintage restored vehicles make up the majority of enclosed shippers. Compared to enclosed transportation, are car covers an option? What if you're a normal Joe who just bought a brand-new Honda Accord that comes with everything? Although shipping it enclosed would be ideal, you don't want to spend too much money on transportation. Which alternatives do you have? Can you ship the car on an open trailer with a car cover? Unfortunately, no. Car Covers Are a Liability to You (and the Driver) While in Transit We are one of the car carriers that generally forbids the usage of car coverings while the vehicle is being transported. The main cause of this is the lack of a dependable method for keeping a cover fastened on an automobile while it is being transported. No vehicle cover can stand up to the wind force that a truck creating as it speeds down the road! If the wind doesn’t rip the cover off it will rip the cover itself. We had a customer not too long ago that had just purchased a Corvette when he hired us to ship it for him on an open trailer. He purchased a car cover for it and insisted we allow him to put it on during the transportation. After some back and forth with the driver, the driver was willing to allow it. The driver didn’t get ten miles down the road when the force of the wind split the cover right down the middle.  Our customer was lucky the cover didn’t scratch or damage the car when it was torn open. Even if a car cover survives the trip, it will likely cause more damage to the car than any road debris or rare weather event might cause. No car cover will fit “tight” around a car. There will always be some slack in the cover that will inevitably flap in the wind and potentially scratch the surface of the car. And if zippers or grommets and tie-downs are involved, those too will flap against the car, scratching the car in the process. Car covers during transportation are also a liability to the driver. If they fly off and go tumbling down the road, they can cause an accident. And if they do stay put in transit but cause damage to the car, who do you think is held responsible for the damage? The driver! Drivers also don’t like the inconvenience of dealing with car covers. When they have to unload a car with a car cover on it, they have to take the time to carefully remove the cover so they don’t scratch the car. Then they have to carefully fold it and put it away and then if they have to reload the car again they need to take the time to carefully put the cover back on. You can imagine what a nightmare it would be to deal with a car that has a cover on it! It’s for all these reasons most carriers will not allow car covers during transportation on an open trailer – and why you should never use one! Placing Your Mind at Ease (Since Car Covers Are Not Acceptable) Open transportation is a cost-effective and secure method of shipping an automobile. For the vast majority of automobiles transported throughout the nation today, it is the best choice. There is no justification for choosing an enclosed trailer unless you have a unique or exotic car or a vintage vehicle that has been restored. No "riskier" than leaving your automobile outside or using the road is shipping it on an open trailer. Consider this: the longest conveyance you can do is a seven-day trip from coast to coast. Did the car you buy sit on the car lot for seven days? Probably. Do you drive your car over seven days without losing sleep over it? Of course, you do! Your car is as safe on an open trailer as it is parked outside or driven on the road. Also keep in mind that it’s the driver’s truck and trailer that takes the brunt of rocks and road debris, not the vehicles on the trailer he’s hauling. The other thing to remember is that most damage is caused when the vehicle is loaded and unloaded, not when it’s in transit. Driver error when loading or unloading a car onto an open or enclosed trailer is usually when damage occurs. Finally, have peace of mind that damage during auto transport is rare. For us, it’s less than 1%. That means if we do 100 transports, damage will occur on only one of those. When damage does occur, it’s usually minor, typically a scratch or ding that is easily repaired. We are fully insured to cover any damage and we don’t leave you hanging. We’ll stick with you until any damage is taken care of!

Understanding the ins and outs of an auto transport company’s car shipping process is essential before booking your order. First, you must understand the different types of car shippers. To make the right choice, it is important to understand the pros and cons of various car shipping options.

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Open car transport vs. enclosed car transport shipping services

You can ship your car in an open vehicle or enclosed trailer. Intercity Lines uses safe enclosed trailers with lift gates to transport vehicles.

Open car trailers can cause damage to cars, as debris can hit them or weather can affect them. Open auto transport is more risky during certain times of year, such as winter. This is because there is a higher chance of damage from weather, road debris, and road salt.

Typically, people secure cars on open trailers with chains.

Be wary of car shippers that use chains to secure their vehicles. People often put chains over a vehicle’s axle, which can strain that vehicle, especially if they over-tighten them. If the chains loosen, they will bang against the car for the rest of the journey- over every pothole and bump.

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Enclosed car transport companies use different nylon straps to keep cars safe during transport, preventing damage to the vehicle. Enclosed trailers have lift gates and interior decks, allowing safe handling of low-clearance cars like exotic and race cars. Enclosed auto transport is the safest type of trailer to ship a car in.

We only use high-quality enclosed carriers with nylon straps to safely transport your car. Some car transport companies, like us, offer a door-to-door service. Door to door service ensures that the same driver will transport your car until they safely deliver it. Other shippers may user terminal to terminal shipping swapping your car between trucks and warehouses.

Some people consider long-distance towing an option, but it is only sometimes a practical option. You should reserve towing for emergencies and use flatbeds for short distances. Whether shipping a car from New Jersey to Florida, Texas, or California, it’s always worth going with a reputable car shipping company, like us, instead of towing or driveaway services.

Enclosed car shipping is worth the money, especially when you ship a car of value.

Enclosed car transport services are safer and better than open car transport for shipping vehicles. Although it may cost more, the added safety and peace of mind make it worth choosing over cheaper options.

Be sure to consider the pros and cons of open and enclosed car shipping before choosing a company. Pick the option that suits your needs and budget. Remember, cheaper is rarely better, especially when you ship a car.

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