Shipping Multiple Vehicles: 2 Car Auto Transport

In this blog post, we address the topic of shipping two or more cars, how it differs from standard car transport, and some tips and information to help you make the right decision. If you have questions about hauling multiple vehicles that are not addressed on this page, we encourage our readers to call us at the number at the top of this page or email us with your questions.

Shippers always try to fill their trucks to deliver a full load of vehicles to maximize their earnings. This can be a very good thing for customers who need to have two or more cars shipped. (Most auto transport companies will offer a discount for sending two cars with them. See the second section for more information.)

Two Ways To Ship Cars: Open & Enclosed

Whether you’re shipping one car or six, there are two main options for transporting the vehicle. An enclosed carrier completely protects the vehicle on all sides during transport, shielding it from bad weather, potential road debris, and sun damage. Enclosed carriers are the more expensive of the two since they’re considered a premium service.

An open carrier is the more typical and the more cost-effective option. The reason it’s cheaper to ship on an open carrier is because they can hold more cars, generally between 6-12 vehicles at once. By contrast, an enclosed carrier can generally only accommodate 1-2 cars simultaneously.

Saving Money By Hauling 2 Cars | A-1 AT

If you are going to be shipping two or more cars, make sure to inquire about a discount with the shipper. Discounts are generally between $50 and $75 per car, depending on how many are shipped at the same time. Multiple vehicle discounts are common enough in the auto transport industry that there’s no need to consider a company that doesn’t offer a discount for hauling two cars.

Planning ahead can be another way to reduce the cost of moving multiple cars at once. Three to four weeks is a good amount of time and should be more than enough for most auto carrier companies. If you wait until the last minute to book your request, you’ll still qualify for a discount for two or more cars, but you’ll end up paying a little more for the late notice. It can be a difficult and tricky process to coordinate hauling several cars that are headed to different locations at once.

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