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SGT Auto Transport is a veteran car shipping service based in New York, with more than 12 years of experience and 160,000 cars successfully shipped so far. We don’t require deposits for bookings; our quotes are obligation-free, meaning you can ask for a price without being pressed to book unless you are satisfied.
What is open car transport?
Open auto transport is the most common type of car shipping service. It’s easy to arrange, convenient, and excellent value for money. A car shipping company transports your car, together with other vehicles, using open trailer transport.
They pick up and load your vehicle from a location of your choice and deliver it to your chosen location. It exposes your car to the elements, but it’s still the safest and most secure option if you’re on a tight budget.
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What is the difference between enclosed and open auto transport?
Open vs enclosed car transport are two very different things. Book open carrier auto transport and your vehicle is transported on an open trailer. The cost is lower but your vehicle is exposed to the elements. It's the preferred method for our customers because it's easy, quick and secure. Enclosed auto transport means your vehicle is protected on all sides for extra protection.
When you are making the decision of car transport, open vs enclosed, you’ll want to keep all of these things in mind. We find that for most vehicles and their owners, open air car transport is sufficient for their needs. While there is a slightly higher risk of road damage, it is minimal and the open car transport cost is lower.
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When is open car transport recommended?
There’s lots of choice when it comes to choosing car shipping, but we recommend open carrier car transport if your vehicle is standard and you want to keep the cost to a minimum. Car dealerships choose it for this reason, and because it’s a safe, reliable, and fast option.
Open and enclosed car transport are both reasonable options, but they are each needed for specific circumstances, and we find that open car carrier transport will accommodate the vast majority of car transports.
Is open car transport a door-to-door service?
Yes it is door-to-door transport. Shipping your vehicle using open carrier transport means the carrier picks it up from a location of your choosing and delivers it to your door. If it’s not safe or legal to do so, the open car transport company will make alternative arrangements. Rest assured, they will arrange pick-up and delivery locations as close as they can to your door.
Is open car transport a safe option for shipping your vehicle?
Yes it is. It exposes your vehicle to the elements, but that’s no different than if you parked your vehicle on the street. The construction of an open trailer provides a high level of protection from road debris. Your vehicle will also be carefully secured or locked into the trailer.
You get added peace of mind knowing your vehicle has full insurance coverage. Enclosed car carrier transport in an enclosed trailer is mainly preferred for the most expensive and rare, classic cars.
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What is The Best Use Case for SGT Open Car Shipping
Open car shipping is the best service for many people as it provides a multitude of benefits. For once, it's affordable; for others, the benefit is that it’s available for the entire year, and you can get it anywhere.
Open car shipping is the best service for many people as it provides a multitude of benefits. For once, it's affordable; for others, the benefit is that it’s available for the entire year, and you can get it anywhere.
When you’re on a budget
When you want many options
When you are in a hurry
We go above and beyond with our open car transport
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How our open car transport services works
Ship your vehicle in 3 easy steps
Ship your vehicle in 3 easy steps
Get a quote and book your order
We pick up your vehicle
You receive your vehicle
Why car owners prefer our open carrier auto transport service
Learn why we are one of the top car shipping companies
Learn why we are one of the top car shipping companies
Book your open transport service with us and you pay nothing in advance. Get a free instant open car transport quote using our online quote calculator. Alternatively, phone or use our Live Chat. Only when we find a carrier and dispatch your vehicle is payment taken.
In uShip’s list of most trusted car transport providers we come in at number one. Spend a few minutes reading our customer reviews and you’ll understand why they put us in such an excellent position.
You get peace of mind knowing your vehicle is fully insured and secure because we include full insurance coverage in our open auto car shipping rates.
We can tailor your open auto transport service to meet your needs. No two customers are the same, which is why we decided to make it fully customizable. Get in touch with our shipping advisors by phone or Live Chat. They’ll secure the best car shipping rates and be on hand to guide you through the car shipment process.
We’re able to provide a smooth and trouble-free shipping service for all our customers because we keep our eye on the ball at all times. Our committed team of shipping advisors are available around the clock so they can monitor your shipment and be available for questions.
What Should Best Open Car Shipping Service Include:
A balance between cost and range
Customers who want an affordable service, yet have to transport a car over a long distance, will find open car transportation the best fitting option for their needs. It perfectly combines the best options on the market for the lowest cost per mile. Due to its availability and abundance of uses by carriers, open trailers offer by far the best value for money any service can provide.
It must be flexible and adapt to you
No two shipments are alike, and every person has different needs and wants, so your chosen open car shipping service should adapt to your needs, rather than the other way around. With SGT Auto Transport, you can customize the service however you want, with many upgrade options available, such as top loading, additional personal luggage, guaranteed pickup, priority delivery, etc.
Reliability and safety
When you are having your personal vehicle transported, you want to know that you are using the best option out there. You also want a reliable service that you can use at any time and not have to worry about long wait times. It's also important to feel safe and to know that your car is being taken care of. Of course, you’ll think about it and worry from time to time; it's natural, but when you book open car shipping with SGT Auto Transport, you know you've got the best option out there.
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When is Open Car Shipping the Best Option?
When you are on a budget
Shipping a car on a budget can be very easy with the open car shipping service. It is by far the lowest cost option out there, especially for cross-country car transport shipments. Per mile, the price range would be from $1.56 to $0.46 for ranges from 500 to 3000+ miles. The cost is so affordable because it is the most widely used type of service, and 99% of carriers support it regularly.
When you need flexibility
Customers who are looking for a more flexible service would really enjoy the open car option. Since it is the base service, most carriers have open trailers, which means that you can easily schedule your transportation any time of the year. For you, this means that you can easily plan ahead and not have to worry about availability, making it far easier to accommodate your relocation.
When you want a stress-free experience
Open car shipping is the best service to book when you want a stress-free experience. It is the oldest type of car transportation out there, meaning that most carriers are very experienced with it. It is so safe and stress-free that manufacturers use it as a way of shipping their newly-built cars from the factory. This service lets you enjoy the experience worry-free, with flexible scheduling, low costs, and good options for upgrades that make it fit your specific needs.
Let’s face it, if you are doing this every year, you already know what the best options are. You know that many people like you travel, and prices can get crazy at times, so you always get a top-load open trailer, and you enjoy the rest of your time in peace. SGT knows your needs, and we know how to help you.
The benefits of using our open car shipping service
Learn about the advantages of open car transport
Learn about the advantages of open car transport
Fast and efficient service
Open carrier auto transport is one of the fastest ways to ship a car. More than 90% of trucking companies use an open trailer. With so many to choose from, you stand a better chance of finding the right open car shipping service when you need one and the best car shipping rates.
A guaranteed pick-up can be arranged
If your schedule is tight and you need your vehicle picked up on a specific day, a guaranteed pick-up is the best auto transport service.
Top load placement is an option for additional protection
With open car transport you can request top load placement. This means that the carrier will not load a vehicle above yours. Choose this option if you'd like a little extra protection for your vehicle. Speak with one of our shipping advisors for an all-inclusive rate.
Trusted network of open car carriers
We have a trusted network of open car carriers at our disposal. They’re chosen because of their high quality standards. We put each one through a strict vetting process before adding them to our list of approved open auto transport carriers.
Best open transport prices
Get your free instant quotes using our online calculator, by phone or Live Chat, and you’ll see how good our prices are. Our goal is to secure the fairest and most competitive open trailer transport rates for you.
Your vehicle is completely safe
Your car is exposed to the elements during an open car transport service, but that’s no different than parking your car on the street. Open transport car shipping is one of the safest and most secure transport services. It also saves unnecessary mileage and wear and tear, saving you even more money.
When we recommend open car transport
When open car transport is not recommended
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Frequently Asked Questions About Open Car Shipping Services
Can your car be full when you ship it?
While it’s acceptable to ship up to 100 lbs of personal items with your car, those items need to be secured in the trunk or cargo area and packaged so they can’t shift around. Packing your car full before transit could be a problem, and a transport driver might refuse to load it onto a trailer.
Do cars get damaged in shipping?
While it’s very rare, cars do sometimes sustain damage from rock chips or debris during shipment. Shipping a car via enclosed car transport or white-glove transport keeps them much safer while en route. All quotes from SGT Auto Transport include verified carrier insurance rolled into the quote total to cover your vehicle against anything unexpected while in transit.
Does a car need to be empty when shipping?
We recommend cleaning your vehicle inside and out before shipment. It’s acceptable, though, to ship up to 100 lbs of personal items with your car, as long as they’re secured in the trunk or cargo area and packaged so they can’t shift around during transit.
Does shipping your car damage it?
There’s always a slight chance of vehicles being damaged due to gravel or road debris during shipping. However, shipping via enclosed transport or white glove transport means an extra degree of protection and security for the vehicle. All quotes from SGT Auto Transport include verified carrier insurance rolled into the quote total, covering your vehicle against any unexpected events while en route.
Is auto shipping expensive?
Different shipping methods all come in at different price points, with open car shipping being the most affordable. Shipping a vehicle isn’t cheap, but the more mileage that’s involved, the cheaper it gets as cost/mile starts to drop for long distances. Auto shipping rates are dependent on a number factors, such as year/make/model of the vehicle, vehicle running condition, preferred method of transport and even time of the year.
What is the most cost-effective way to transport a car?
SGT Auto Transport offers a few different car shipping options to help answer different customer needs for different vehicles. Among those, open car transport is the most budget-friendly solution. With open car transport, your car is loaded onto an open double-decker commercial transport trailer along with several others; it’s a popular and affordable option.
What month is the cheapest to ship a car?
The auto transport business is cyclical by nature, and there are certain calendar periods when the volume of orders spikes and rates will have to go up due to the supply/demand equation. As a general rule, the off season for car shipping is late winter (Jan/Feb) and late fall (Oct/Nov). When fewer customers need vehicle shipping, rates will naturally be more affordable.
Can I ship a modified or oversized vehicle?
Yes, we can help you come up with shipping solutions for oversized or modified vehicles. We have a team of thousands of carefully screened professional transport drivers, and we can assign your order to a driver with the right experience and equipment to handle modified or oversized vehicles. We will need to know more details about the vehicle to be able to connect you with the right driver; please call our team at (864) 546-5038 so we can help set things up.
Can I ship a vehicle with low ground clearance?
Yes, we can and do ship vehicles with low ride height, such as lowriders, supercars, exotics and modified sports cars. It’s recommended that vehicles with low ground clearance be shipped via enclosed car transport.
Can Open Car Transport Handle Non-Running Vehicles?
Vehicles that can’t start, run, steer, drive and stop on their own power require special equipment and procedures to load and secure them for transport. Not all open transport trailers are equipped with a winch for loading, though - we’ll need to assign your shipping order to a driver with the right setup
Can Open Car Transport Be Tracked?
At the present time, we don’t have a feature that can track your vehicle’s progress in real time. We can, however, reach out to the driver and get an update on his location, progress and the projected ETA. Let our team know via live chat or give us a call at (864) 546-5038.
Which is better, open or enclosed transport?
There is no best service, as all services fit different needs. Open trailer car shipping is best for people who are on a budget, for people who are shipping many cars at once, and car owners with larger vehicles that won’t fit on a regular trailer. At the end of the day, each service has its place on the market, and there’s a reason open car shipping is so popular.
What is the best way to transport a car?
The best way to transport a car is the safest and most reliable way. If you find a reliable service provider like SGT Auto Transport, stay with them, because they are rare and they will provide you with everything you need for the safe and enjoyable transportation of your vehicle. In terms of options, for many people, the best transport option is open car transportation. It has a balance of low cost and high quality at the same time.
Is open car shipping the best option for a pick-up truck?
Pick-up trucks range in size, height, and dimensions. Superduty trucks will require a transport method that specifically allows for those dimensions, and open trailer shipping is by far the best option. Open trailers have hydraulic ramps that can adapt to the height of the vehicle, and they can fit up to 9 cars at once, all in varying sizes, heights, and lengths. If you are shipping a pick-up truck, then open car transport is your best bet.