How Open Car Carrier Shipping to Canada?

When having a vehicle shipped from the United States to Canada you’ll have two different options presented to you. Either an open-air carrier transport or an enclosed trailer transport. Both options are viable and it’s worth taking the time to consider the option that’s going to be best for you. While making this consideration you’ll have to think about the benefits of each system, as well as the type of vehicle that you’re moving.

Fit Larger Vehicles

While an enclosed trailer can be beneficial for shipping some vehicles, there are others that it simply isn’t designed to handle. Tall or wide vehicles generally won’t fit in a standard car trailer. That means if you want enclosed shipping you’ll need to pay extra for a custom trailer that will fit the vehicle. If you don’t want to go through that trouble, your best bet is an open-air shipping trailer instead. This will hold most vehicle sizes and using this solution is faster and easier than an enclosed trailer is.

It’s More Affordable

Enclosed trailer shipping might offer increased protection for vehicles during the shipping process, but it also costs a whole lot more than open air shipping does. That’s because enclosed trailers are more expensive and will not haul as many vehicles as open-air trailer will. If you have the option to choose between enclosed trailers and open air, you’ll have to decide between the added cost and protection of an enclosed trailer, or the more affordable open-air trailer shipping option. It’s important to realize that many shipping companies offer insurance on their shipments, making an enclosed trailer less important than it would be without insurance.

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Consider Your Vehicle Value

Before deciding which type of transport you want to use, it makes a lot of sense to consider the value of the vehicle that you are shipping. If it is a rare vehicle or a highly valuable vehicle it’s worth paying the extra money for enclosed transport most of the time to make sure that it stays in good shape. If it’s an affordable model that’s easily repaired, it’s probably not worth spending the added money to protect further. Instead you can enjoy the savings of open air transport without worrying to much about what could possibly happen to the vehicle during the shipping process.

If you’re interested in having a vehicle shipped to Canada, consider both open air and enclosed trailer shipping and decide on the option that’s right for you. Many people prefer the flexibility and low cost of open air transport, which is why it’s the most popular option overall.

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Written By:Joe Webster

Joe Webster began his journey in the auto transport field by attending the University of Southern California (USC), where he graduated with a Bachelor of Business Marketing.

After college, he started his career in the auto transport industry from the bottom up and has done virtually every job there is to do at A-1 Auto Transport, including but not limited to: Truck Driver, Dispatch, Sales, PR, Bookkeeping, Transport Planner, Transport Manager, International Transport Manager, Brokering, Customer Service, and Marketing. Working with his mentor Tony Taylor, Joe Webster has learned the ins and outs of this industry which is largely misunderstood.

With over 30 years experience in the industry, we've been helping people ship their vehicles, motorcycles, RV's, heavy equipment, household goods and more across the country or overseas without a hitch. Ask us anything.

Email me - info@a1autotransport.com

Satisfied Customers

“Got my car shipped to Idaho and am really pleased with the experience. Joe was always just a phone call away and made sure everything went smoothly behind the scene. He found a place just a couple minutes away from where I live to squeeze a truck in for the pickup and delivered it at my doorstep in Idaho. How he managed to squeeze in through the roads near my house is honestly a mystery. I checked my car before handing it over and once more when it arrived. There wasn’t a single extra scratch on it. The driver was of the same mindset as me it seemed, since he also checked it with me and even took pictures. I am very happy with the service I received and would definitely recommend A1 Auto Transport to anyone who needs to move a car. Thank you Joe!”

Got my car shipped to Idaho

★★★★★

“I called over 5 companies and a bunch of people on uship with no success. I found A1 Auto Transport first, and after a lot more unnecessary research, I stuck with it. I found talking to Joe simple and straight forward. He presented a summary of the process, answered the few questions I had with ease, and offered several transportation options for me to choose from. The driver arrived at 10 am as promised, though I was half an hour late. I apologized and he understood. However, from his face I could tell he was tired. After asking him about it, he explained he had another transport the day before and had to drive until 4 am. I was a bit worried, but he reassured me nothing will happen to my car. He seemed experienced, so I let it be. After going around it several time, looking at every nook and cranny and taking several pictures, he requested I remove the spoiler, so it wouldn’t fly into another car during transport. He grabbed a toolbox from his truck and helped with this as well. He arrived in Florida in the morning, 2 days later. Since the time window was 3-5 days, I was a bit unprepared, yet happy to get it sooner. I picked it up from la parking lot nearby, and it was in perfect condition. Thank you Joe!”

I called over 5 companies and a bunch of people on uship with no success.

★★★★★

“Since it was my first move, I fell straight into a transportation scam on my first try. I paid a deposit to a supposed company, but nobody ever came to pick up the car. I learned my lesson, and searched the internet for every company I could find. I looked through reviews, read their sites, eliminated the ones who seemed suspicious, and finally settled on A1 Auto Transport. Joe understood my position and skepticism immediately and spared no effort to reassure me. I don’t know about the rest, but this company is legit. They picked up my car on Friday, November 7th at 1 pm and delivered it to New Mexico on November 10 in the morning. The entire team was very friendly and professional. Thank you for all your help!”

Legit company

★★★★★

“Last year I wanted to ship my car to Alaska. I researched several companies online and got more and more discouraged after reading the reviews. It seemed I had to expect the worse, and I was getting a bit paranoid. Thank God I found A1 Auto Transport. Many of its reviews praised the team’s responsiveness and speed. I didn’t want to waste time pointlessly, so this caught my attention. I got quotes from several companies, but went with A1 in the end. It was a pleasure to work with Joe. He kept his word, answered all my questions, got a truck at my door the next day, and updated me on my car’s status throughout the process. He was very professional. Any questions I had, he answered them fully. This really helped clear the fog in my head. The company was attentive to weather and road conditions, so my vehicle arrived in Alaska on time and intact. They had to make a small detour at one point due to an accident up ahead. They informed immediately. Even so, the car still arrived at the expected time.”

Thank God I found A1 Auto Transport.

★★★★★

“I feel like I have to write this review to let people know how dedicated and efficient this company truly is, and how much I appreciate them. I was helping some friends out with their ATVs and dirt bike business, and they have new clients from Denver that needed the bikes in four days for a motocross show in New Hampshire. A1 Auto Transport has such amazing customer service and the best people available. They moved over a dozen motorcycles and ATVs to the show. They even transported one of the clients’ personal vehicles, a brand new Porche he wanted to use while in New Hampshire. Everything was delivered in less than two days in pristine condition and with absolutely no damage on any of the items. The transporters were courteous and made sure we’re updated via phone and email. Affordability, dedication, and high-quality service: that’s A1 Auto Transport. We couldn’t have asked for anything more on that transaction. We were immensely satisfied, and would recommend this company to everyone.”

They moved over a dozen motorcycles and ATVs for us to the show

★★★★★