One of the most common ways to move vehicles is through open-air transport. This method typically involves loading your car onto a multi-vehicle carrier along with several others — the kind of trucks you usually see delivering cars to dealerships.

While open carriers are affordable and efficient, they do leave vehicles exposed to the elements. If you’re shipping just one vehicle, it can also be done on a flatbed truck, but that usually comes with a higher price tag.

Although open-air shipping is budget-friendly and widely used, some customers prefer the extra protection of enclosed transport — especially if they’re concerned about weather conditions, road debris, or simply want greater peace of mind for their vehicle.