Dealer shipped car on open trailer by accident....should I be worried?

[mjr24]

I just bought a new i7 from a dealer in Georgia. We had very clearly agreed on shipping it CLOSED TRANSPORT.

I find out the driver picked it up today and the dealer accidentally ordered open transport. Needless to say, I'm pissed off and worried. The dealer has used this transporter a lot with no issues.....transporter is insured, etc.

Has anyone else done open transport and been OK? Luckily I checked the weather and there isn't even any rain anywhere from Georgia to here over the next few days.

It's one thing if it's dirty....but if there are any rock chips, I am unwinding the deal. The dealer said that would be fine....but who knows how they actually handle this if something does end up being wrong.

[GOFAST M3]

I had 1 car shipped open, and the shipper replaced the window due to a rock chip in transit. This was a long trip though, hopefully you wont have any issues.

I would likely do the same if there were any chips, not new anymore IMO.

I'm betting you'll be okay. It will need a wash etc for you to know for sure, maybe have a BMW dealer prep it for you before taking delivery is an option?

[DocL]

It's no different that you driving your car on the highway. I've shiped cars on open trailer and besides neding a good wash after, it really is no big deal. Especially for an everyday driver like your car.

[David70]

It has less chance of damage than you driving it on the highway, it's either far up in the air, likely behind another car (even if not, heck of a rock to end up at this height) or lower, but not as low as you will drive it, protected by the the truck cab, grating, framing, likely another car.

Not sure who paid for shipping but an open transport is cheaper so somebody saved some money.

I had a car shipped from Phoenix to Cincinnati on an open carrier, no problems. While highly unlikely to have any issues it is critical you do a complete walk around and make sure everything is good. Once you sign off that everything is ok it's really difficult to later try to say there were issues (all of this is reasonable, wouldn't be fair to the transport company for you to drive it home and then complain later).

[ppointer]

I had a similar issue. Paid for enclosed but they sent it on an open trailer. Perhaps the dirtiest that car had ever been.

The appeasement should be a no-cost detailing and a refund of the difference.

[mjr24]

All good answers…..thanks. Definitely expecting it to be dirty, which is fine….

I’m sure it will be fine. I’m pretty sure all new cars are shipped to the dealers using open transport, too.

[BlkGS]

Originally Posted by mjr24

All good answers…..thanks. Definitely expecting it to be dirty, which is fine….

I’m sure it will be fine. I’m pretty sure all new cars are shipped to the dealers using open transport, too.

They are, though some manufacturers will allow you to pay an upcharge form closed transport to the dealer. Of they actually do it... Who knows?