Toledo, OH Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Toledo, OH is simple but important. Here’s what you need to do:

Clean and inspect your car: Wash your vehicle inside and out. Take photos of any existing damage for your records.

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and fragile items. Car carriers are not responsible for personal property.

Check fluids and battery: Make sure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank), oil, and brake fluid. Ensure your battery is charged so the carrier can move your vehicle.

Remove accessories: Take off bike racks, spoilers, and other add-ons that could get damaged during transport.

Have keys ready: You’ll need to give the driver a working key when they pick up your car in Toledo.

For complete details, check our Vehicle Shipping Tips guide. Following these steps will help ensure your car arrives safely at its destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Toledo, OH. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before we assign your Toledo shipment, we verify that your carrier’s insurance is current and valid. We also require all carriers to list Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their policy for extra protection.

This insurance covers your vehicle during loading, transport, and delivery. You won’t need to purchase additional coverage – it’s all included in your quote at no extra cost.

For car shipping from Toledo, OH, we recommend booking your pickup service at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives our carrier network time to find the best route and match your vehicle with other shipments heading in the same direction.

Why book early? Toledo’s location in northwest Ohio means carriers often bundle shipments going to major cities like Chicago, Detroit, or Columbus. The more time you give us, the better we can optimize your route and potentially save you money.

During peak moving seasons (summer months and end/beginning of the year), consider booking 3-4 weeks ahead. For urgent shipments, we offer expedited service, but this typically costs more.

Pro tip: Flexible pickup dates within a 2-3 day window can help secure better rates and faster service from Toledo.

No payment is due at the time of booking. We do require a payment method on file so that it is available to charge once a carrier is secured. We accept all major debit and credit cards, including Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express. The most convenient option is to pay for your shipment in full by credit card at the time a carrier is secured.

We also allow you to pay for your Initial Payment via credit or debit card and then pay the outstanding balance on delivery day via cash or a certified check made out to the carrier.

Your Sherpa shipment includes up to 100 lbs of personal items or household goods stored in the trunk area or secured below the window line. If you are shipping to or from a port or your shipment includes ocean transit, your vehicle must be emptied of all items. Sherpa and your assigned carrier cannot be responsible for personal items left inside the vehicle. See our Vehicle Shipping Tips for more details.

Yes. It is important that you, or another adult that you trust, is there for pickup and delivery of your vehicle. This designated person plays an important role in the shipping process including documenting the state of the vehicle and signing the Bill of Lading, which acts as a receipt of the vehicle’s condition.

Open transport is the most common and budget-friendly option. Your car rides on an open trailer, exposed to weather and road debris. It’s safe for most vehicles and costs less.

Enclosed transport protects your car inside a covered trailer. It costs 30-50% more than open transport but shields your vehicle from weather, dust, and road debris.

Choose enclosed transport if you have:

• Classic or luxury cars
• Custom paint jobs
• High-value vehicles
• Convertibles or low-clearance sports cars

For Toledo residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport works great and saves money. See our complete open vs enclosed guide for more details on which option fits your needs.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door auto transport service throughout Toledo, OH and nationwide. This means we pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or preferred location and deliver it directly to your destination address.

When you book with us, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses. Our assigned carrier will coordinate with you to schedule convenient pickup and delivery times. In Toledo’s residential areas and business districts, most locations are accessible for our transport trucks.

However, some Toledo neighborhoods have narrow streets, low-hanging branches, or parking restrictions that may prevent large car carriers from accessing your exact address. In these cases, we’ll work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center parking lot or gas station – typically within a few blocks of your location.

Door-to-door service saves you time and eliminates the need to drive to a terminal. It’s our most popular shipping option for Toledo residents moving their vehicles across the country.

Many Auto Transport companies try to tease customers with lower rates, only to surprise you with “hidden costs” later. At Sherpa Auto Transport, we do things differently. We provide one locked-in price upfront and stick to it. If unexpected costs arise, we pay them out of our own pocket.

While we may not always be the cheapest option at first glance, our commitment to transparency and reliability offers exceptional value. As a premium service, we ensure an stress-free experience from start to finish.

We transport sedans, SUVs, pickup trucks, vans and motorcycles across the nation, including service to Alaska and Hawaii. At this time, we do not service boats, golf carts, ATVs, or RVs. We can ship both operable and inoperable vehicles so long as the vehicle can roll, brake, and steer, and that you can provide the carrier with a key to the vehicle. We can also ship electric vehicles.

Visit Sherpa’s FAQ page to learn more about car shipping!