If you choose open car transport, your vehicle will be tranported in an open trailer, along with several others. Open car transport allows your vehicle to be exposed to the weather, dust, and dirt. However, open transport is still a safe option for people looking for budget-friendly auto transport option. Vehicles shipped using covered car transportation are protected on all four sides. With this option, your vehicle is transported using an enclosed auto transport trailer. This is the auto transport service of choice for owners of classic cars, luxury cars, antique, exotic, and expensive cars. The enclosed auto transport cost is a bit higher than what you’d pay for open transport; normally, normally, this service is 30%-40% more expensive.