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Planning a move to a different state? You must be excited. You must also be overwhelmed with all the work that has to be done in order to finalize the move and start your life elsewhere. For one thing, you will have to think about what you want to do with your car, and you will most probably want to take it with you.
It is likely, though, that you are not very keen on taking a road trip. You understand that it would be a stressful drive and possibly a dangerous one, given that you never know what can happen on the road, and there is always the possibility of being in an accident and not only damaging your vehicle but also hurting yourself. Plus, you know that it would all be so much easier if you found a way to do things differently and not actually drive the car yourself.
Fortunately, you already know there is a way to do things differently. Shipping. Working with companies that will transport your vehicle on a trailer and thus allow you not to worry about driving at all. When you hire these professionals, you will also avoid putting unnecessary mileage on the vehicle because it will be loaded on a carrier instead of driven. I suppose, though, that you’ve done your fair share of research on the topic of shipping and that you have, therefore, decided that it is the perfect solution for you.
While doing the research, you have also come across the fact that there are different trailers you can use to have your vehicle transported. In other words, there are different types of carriers that your automobile can be loaded on. Thus, there are different types of shipping solutions you can use, known as open and enclosed shipping. If you want to understand clearly which one of these solutions to choose, you will need to learn the differences between them.
Open Car Shipping Explained
Ready to learn? So as to understand the differences between these two options and thus decide if you want an open-air trailer or enclosed hauler to be used during your auto-shipping process, you’ll need to learn what both of these entail, respectively. Let us start with the open shipping solution.
Have you ever seen a truck loaded with vehicles you can see while driving by? Probably yes. Who of us hasn’t at least once thought about how great it would be if one of those cars from the truck could be ours? Anyway, if you can recall such a trailer in your head, then you understand what open car shipping is.
It is the process of transporting an automobile on, well, an open trailer. The vehicles are perfectly secured, so their safety is nothing to worry about here. However, we can’t deny the fact that automobiles will be exposed to outdoor elements this way, which could result in them getting dirty and damaged before reaching the final destination. That is probably why the open trailer solution is a bit cheaper than its counterpart.
Enclosed Car Shipping Explained
The counterpart, of course, is the enclosed car shipping. Instead of being loaded on an open trailer, the vehicles are loaded on an enclosed hauler. You won’t see them driving by because they won’t be visible from the outside, as they will be safely secured into an enclosed trailer. This is the safer option, given that the automobiles won’t be exposed to those outdoor elements that could damage them.
Of course, since it is safer, it is also a bit more expensive. The price is nothing, though, compared to the security you get. This solution is often used for brand-new vehicles, as well as for highly expensive ones. Anyway, if you want to keep your auto perfectly protected and not worry about any kind of damage, this could be the best option for you. In any case, both options are better than you driving, and here is why.
Which One to Go for?
Having understood the difference between these two options, you now want to decide which one to use when you decide to have your vehicle transported. There are clear advantages and disadvantages to both options. The enclosed one is more expensive, but the open one leaves your car exposed. Although, it is worth keeping in mind that both options are safe.
So, your ultimate decision will depend on the type of car you’re shipping, your budget, as well as on your preferences in general. Now that you understand both of the solutions clearly, you will hopefully have a much easier time choosing.
This is a collaborative post.
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