Switched from covered to open transport and saved $400 on a cross-country move

I was dead set on getting covered transport for my 2018 Honda Accord when I moved from Austin to Portland last month. Everyone on here kept saying covered was safer, so I figured it was the only way to go. But after getting quotes ranging from $1,800 to $2,200, I started second-guessing myself. Then I talked to this older guy at a local car meet who ships project cars all the time. He told me open transport is fine for regular daily drivers, especially if you don't mind a little road grime. I tried it with a company called Montway (not sponsored or anything) and paid $1,350 total. The car arrived with some dust but no scratches or dents, and I saved enough to cover a weekend trip. Has anyone else tried open carrier after thinking you needed covered, or am I the only one who was overthinking this?

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the_beth1mo ago

Wait, Montway only charged you $1,350 for that? That's wild.

gavins431mo ago

Wait did you check the fine print on that quote? I'm curious because I've heard of Montway adding on fees for things like oversized vehicles or remote pickups after the fact. Were your dimensions and mileage locked in at that price, or did they try to raise it later? Just wondering if they actually stuck to the $1,350 or if there was some catch you missed.