Unlike other car shipping services, 1 Auto Transport uses both open and enclosed auto transport carriers. It is at the customer’s discretion to choose the type of car hauler he prefers. Auto transport rates should be inquired about at the onset, because the type of carrier used could influence car shipping quotes.
The open auto transport carriers we use are similar to the ones used to transport new cars from manufacturers to dealerships. Enclosed auto transport is recommended for cars that need special attention. It is advised to arrange transport of convertibles in enclosed auto carriers to prevent damage to the car in case the roof is not closed securely enough. Vehicles in enclosed auto haulers are transported on a completely enclosed trailer designed to transport classic automobiles, prototypes, or vehicles that cannot be exposed to inclement weather. Often, enclosed auto transport is requested for collection cars, concept cars that are being shown in showrooms, or other vehicles of value.
Open auto transport is a good option for any vehicle. The cars are loaded onto a flatbed trailer that can carry up to twelve cars. They are loaded either by backing in, or nose first, based on space maximization and overhang constraints. The vehicles are securely fastened to the trailer with chains. They are fastened so securely, in fact, that there have been cases of accidents where an auto hauler overturned, but the cars it was carrying remained attached.
Drivers must be skilled in their work, because loading an auto hauler has been compared to working out a 3d puzzle. Once loaded, the cars remain in place until they reach their destination. The driver must also work out how to load the cars, because the first vehicle loaded will not be the first one dropped off.
1 Auto Transport uses state of the art trucks with hydraulic lifts that minimize the amount of time required to load cars for auto transport. Their drivers are all experienced and knowledgeable, and will get your car where it has to go safely and securely, whether it is by way of enclosed auto transport, or an open auto hauler.
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