How to Price an Enclosed Car Trailer

Automotive sports teams rely on enclosed car trailers to get performance vehicles on the track. These enclosed car trailers are not just for travel, however; they are also used as mobile garages. A car owner must price an enclosed car trailer that fits his needs and then buy an enclosed trailer if they want to take advantage of its benefits. The best way to shop for an enclosed car trailer is to compare prices. Use these steps to find and price the perfect enclosed car trailer if you’re in the market because you love to race, love to show, or just need a way to get your vehicle(s) from here to there.

Things You'll Need

  • Computer
  • Internet
  • Newspaper (local)
  • Media (local)
  • Pencil
  • Paper
  • EBay profile
  • EBay search (completed listing, advanced search)
  • Local dealer
  • Out of state (seller)
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Instructions

    • 1

      Search completed listings on www.ebay.com for recent selling prices on auctions of enclosed car trailers. Enter the phrase “enclosed car trailers” into the eBay search bar but instead of clicking on “search”, click on the word “advanced search”. Click on the box next to the word “Completed listings”, under the header “search including”. Now scroll down to the bottom of the page and click “Search”.

    • 2

      Find the listings that have a green dollar amount associated with the auction to find the selling price for enclosed car trailers that have sold through eBay. Note each trailer you find in these listings that would match or come close to trailers you would use. Write down the dimensions, the hitch type, age and the price for each one. Take note of any shipping charges and taxes that were paid per the instructions of the auction. Now you have a list of eBay prices that people were willing to pay.

    • 3

      Contact a local enclosed car trailer dealer or find local trailers for sale using newsprint, radio, internet or television resources. Become informed of the inventory in your area. Write down the dimensions and age of all possible choices. Write down the dealer or seller price and make notes of each potential purchase.

    • 4

      Contact Pace American, an enclosed trailer manufacturer and request prices and descriptions. If referred to a dealer, request the same information from the dealer These prices are for newly constructed trailers and will come with the highest prices per square foot of hauling space. Collect and organize your lists of pricing so that when you do make a decision to buy, you have a complete list of prices to work with.

    • 5

      Go back to eBay and do a search but without the advanced option. This search will produce the enclosed trailers that are for sale right now through eBay. Use your pricing information to filter through what trailers have the most for less, have less for more, and those that are a perfect fit for your budget and your needs.