M&M VEHICLE TRANSPORT offers multiple transport options to ship your vehicle; depending on what you are looking for, we have the perfect solution that suits your vehicle size, weight, and condition, as well as your budget and timeframes. Let´s talk about two of the most common open transport (carriers with no roof or wall protection against weather or road conditions) we provide flatbed and car haulers. With the following comparative chart, you will be able to analyze the pros and cons of each and consequently make a wise decision about what is best for you and your car:
TRANSPORT OPTION | ADVANTAGES | DISADVANTAGES |
-Ample room for a vehicle, avoiding damages by other vehicles transported above or beneath -More maneuverability in residential neighborhoods -Can cover short and long distances | -Reduced availability compared to a multiple car hauler -Reduced capacity; Can transport fewer vehicles at a time -Requires more skilled and specialized drivers, a fact that makes it a more expensive service |
FLATBED | -Transports heavy-duty and oversized vehicles, machinery, and construction equipment -Possibility of winching vehicles onto the truck -Perfect for stranded, inoperable, and crashed vehicles -More versatile as their hydraulic frame can be lowered almost to the ground. -Faster delivery as fewer vehicles are transported | -Vehicle winching service increases the price -Not recommended for premium, classic vehicles or motorcycles |
CAR HAULER | -One of the cheapest transport options -More availability -Can transport multiple vehicles at a time -Easy loading and unloading procedures -Enclosed transport is also available -Lower prices by dividing the cost by all the vehicles transported | -Restrictions in residential areas due to its huge size -Longer individual delivery time due to so many vehicles transported -Not designed to carry heavy or oversized vehicles -Enclosed hauling costs more |