Why Prices Change Daily in Auto Transport
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12/16/2025
Wimple Auto Transport guarantees transparent car shipping with no hidden fees. Every shipment is fully insured and handled by vetted carriers. We have delivered thousands of vehicles safely nationwide. Enjoy a low price on every route with instant quotes and clear updates. Terms and conditions apply.
Wimple Auto Transport guarantees transparent car shipping with no hidden fees. Every shipment is fully insured and handled by vetted carriers. We have delivered thousands of vehicles safely nationwide. Enjoy a low price on every route with instant quotes and clear updates. Terms and conditions apply.
Enclosed auto transport
Low-clearance vehicles, exotics, and classics can all be transported in enclosed trailers with hard or soft sides, liftgate loading, soft straps, and photo-verified inspections.
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What is enclosed car transport?
Your car is placed inside a covered trailer when you use enclosed car transport. protected from the elements, dust, and road debris. With specialized equipment for cautious loading and fastening. The majority of enclosed trailers can accommodate one to six cars, giving room for wide tires, low lips, and custom bodywork. It's the go-to option for luxury builds, exotics, classic cars, recently restored cars, and vehicles with extremely low ground clearance.
How much does enclosed car shipping cost?
With per-mile averages ranging from $0.90 to $1.70, depending on distance, route demand, timing, and vehicle details, the majority of enclosed shipments fall between $1,000 and $2,450. Because handling is specialized and capacity is lower, that is usually higher than open transport.
Open vs. Enclosed shipping guide (quick comparison)
Open
Fastest scheduling, most economical, ideal for daily drivers, and compatible with the majority of SUVs and trucks.
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Enclosed
High-end protection, specialized gear, ideal for low-clearance, exotic, classic, or recently restored vehicles.
Side-by-side comparison
Factor
Open car transport
Enclosed car transport
Price
Best value for lengthy routes; lowest cost per mile
For extra protection, it is usually 40-60% higher than open.
Protection
Exposed to road dust and weather (like regular driving)
Cleaner upon arrival; shielded from weather, dust, and road debris
Availability
Largest network; regular departures on main thoroughfares
Reduce the number of trucks and give some routes a little longer pickup window.
Ideal Vehicles
SUVs, trucks, new and used cars, and daily drivers
Show cars, luxury, exotics, classics, extremely low clearance, and unique paint
Equipment
Open trailers with multiple levels and wheel nets or tie-downs
Long ramps, liftgates, soft straps, and hard/soft-side trailers
Scheduling
More options for dates and ease of booking
Priority slots fill up quickly, so plan ahead for events and performances.
Transit Time
Similar in the same lane; multi-stop routing is typical
Less vehicles per load; comparable or slightly more straightforward
Risk Tolerance
Excellent when a small amount of exposure is acceptable
Ideal for situations requiring white-glove handling and maximum protection
Ground Clearance
It can be difficult to lower cars on standard ramps.
Extended ramps and liftgates lower the risk of scrapes for small cars.
Resale/Presentation
Road films may occasionally be made.
Better for photo-ready delivery, it arrives cleaner.
What affects your enclosed carrier price
Distance & lane demand
The cost per mile is lower on long corridors and higher on niche routes.
Trailer type & capacity
Enclosed haulers with one or two cars are more expensive than stacks of five or six cars.
Vehicle profile
Placement and equipment are impacted by weight, size, air ride, extra-wide tires, and custom aero.
How to decide (2-minute guide)
This two-minute guide will assist you in selecting the best auto shipping company.
Choose open if you want:
- The most affordable overall cost with dependable door-to-door service
- Options for the fastest pickup on busy lanes
- Time value (changes in schedule, childcare, and missed work)
- Transportation for a pickup, SUV, crossover, or regular sedan
Select enclosed if necessary:
- Maximum protection for cars that are valuable, collectible, or recently restored
- Either your car is low to the ground or it has special equipment (soft straps, liftgate).
- Photos of a cleaner arrival for sale, display, or delivery
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Get a free quoteStep by step how enclosed car shipping works
Find out how Wimple uses door-to-door coordination, liftgate loading, and soft straps to ship your car in an enclosed trailer.
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Get an instant price with our calculator
Use Wimple's calculator to get free, instant enclosed car shipping quotes. Compare options for expedited pickup and open vs. enclosed pricing (value vs. protection). Get a door-to-door, all-inclusive price with no hidden costs or upfront payments. Call for prompt assistance or save your coast-to-coast estimate for seven days.
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Step 2
We dispatch an enclosed specialist
An insured, licensed enclosed carrier is assigned by Wimple to run your lane. For the safe loading of low-clearance, luxury, vintage or custom vehicles, your driver arranges access and shows up with the appropriate equipment, such as liftgates or extended ramps and soft straps or wheel nets. The driver provides ETA updates while in transit and fills out a Bill of Lading (BOL) at pickup with photo documentation.
Step 3
Receive your vehicle. That's it!
After carefully unloading, your driver goes over the condition with you and completes the BOL. Before signing, make a note of any problems. Vehicles frequently arrive presentation-ready because the trailer protects against weather and road debris. Pay the remaining amount, retain your documents and pictures, and take pleasure in a seamless, nationwide delivery experience.
Why Wimple for enclosed shipping
Dedicated enclosed advisor
A single expert oversees your shipment from start to finish, including proactive ETA updates, event or auction drop-time coordination, paperwork and BOL guidance, and access planning for congested streets and HOAs. Your advisor promptly resolves any issues that arise and keeps you updated.
Nationwide coverage for premium moves
We cover every major corridor, from concours events and seasonal relocations to auctions, private sellers and dealerships. Do you require a certain delivery window, port or airport hand-offs, or multi-vehicle staging? We handle the logistics to ensure that your door-to-door, coast to coast enclosed vehicle transport goes according to plan.
Liftgate loading, soft straps, careful routing
Your driver comes equipped with the proper equipment, including padded interiors to lessen vibration, soft straps or wheel nets to protect paint and suspension points, and liftgate or extended ramps for low lips and long overhangs. Presentation-grade arrivals are protected by fewer vehicles per load and route planning that takes traffic and weather into account.
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Yes, if the vehicle needs to arrive presentation-ready or if protection is a top concern due to value, rarity, or clearance.