Dayton, OH Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Dayton, OH is simple. Follow these key steps:

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and loose items from the interior. Carriers are not insured for personal property.

Clean your vehicle: Wash the exterior so you can document its condition with photos before shipping.

Check for leaks and mechanical issues: Make sure your car runs properly, has adequate tire pressure, and isn’t leaking fluids.

Secure or remove accessories: Remove or secure antennas, spoilers, bike racks, and other exterior add-ons that could get damaged.

Keep fuel low: Leave only about a quarter tank of gas to reduce weight.

Provide a key: Have a working key ready for the driver.

For complete details, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures a smooth pickup and delivery experience.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Dayton, OH. All carriers in our network must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your shipment begins, we verify that the carrier’s insurance is active and valid. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their policy. This gives you extra protection and peace of mind.

Your vehicle is covered from pickup in Dayton through delivery at your destination. If you’d like to review the carrier’s insurance certificate before transport, just ask—we’re happy to provide it.

We recommend scheduling your car shipping service from Dayton, OH at least 1-2 weeks in advance. This gives carriers enough time to plan efficient routes and match your vehicle with other shipments heading in the same direction.

For the best rates and more carrier options, booking 3-4 weeks ahead is ideal. The earlier you schedule, the more flexibility you’ll have with pickup dates and pricing.

Need faster service? We can often arrange pickups within 2-5 days, though expedited shipping typically costs more. If you have specific timing needs, let us know and we’ll work to accommodate your schedule.

Keep in mind that peak moving seasons (summer months and end-of-month periods) may require more advance notice due to higher demand.

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 auto transport uses open-air trailers that carry multiple vehicles at once. This is the most common and affordable option, typically costing 40-60% less than enclosed transport. Your vehicle is exposed to weather and road debris during transit, but it’s perfectly safe for most everyday cars. About 90% of vehicles shipped nationwide use open transport.

Enclosed auto transport ships your vehicle in a fully covered trailer, protecting it from weather, dust, and road debris. This premium option costs more but is ideal for luxury cars, classic vehicles, exotic sports cars, or any car with custom paint or modifications. The extra protection gives you peace of mind for high-value vehicles.

For most Dayton residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport offers excellent value and reliability. Choose enclosed transport if your vehicle is worth over $100,000, is a collector’s item, or has sentimental value that warrants extra protection. Learn more in our open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service for Dayton, OH residents. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home or business and deliver it directly to your destination address.

Here’s how it works:

At Pickup: The carrier will come to your specified address in Dayton to load your vehicle. You don’t need to drive to a terminal or drop-off location.

At Delivery: Your car will be delivered right to your door at the destination address you provide.

Important Note: In some cases, large car carriers cannot access certain streets due to low-hanging trees, narrow roads, or residential restrictions. If this happens in your Dayton neighborhood, the driver will contact you to arrange a nearby meeting spot, such as a shopping center parking lot or gas station. This is rare but ensures safe transport of your vehicle.

Door-to-door service is included in most quotes at no extra charge, making it the easiest and most convenient shipping option available.

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!