Sterling Heights, MI Car Shipping

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

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, including items in the glove box, trunk, and console. Carriers are not responsible for personal property.

Clean your car: Wash your vehicle inside and out. This helps you spot any existing damage during the inspection.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank), oil, and coolant. Make sure the battery is charged and secure.

Remove or secure loose parts: Take off custom accessories, spoilers, or loose trim. Remove toll tags, GPS devices, and garage door openers.

Document existing damage: Take photos of your car from all angles before pickup.

Provide working keys: Have at least one set of keys ready for the driver.

For complete preparation details, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures smooth pickup and delivery for your Sterling Heights car shipment.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Sterling Heights, MI. 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 Sterling Heights vehicle shipment, we verify that the carrier’s insurance is active and valid. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their policy for extra protection.

This means your car is covered from pickup in Sterling Heights through delivery at your destination. Our insurance requirements exceed industry standards to give you peace of mind during transport.

For car shipping from Sterling Heights, MI, we recommend booking your pickup service at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and reliable carriers.

Here’s why advance booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan routes more efficiently when they have time to group shipments
• More carrier options: Popular routes from Sterling Heights fill up quickly
• Flexible scheduling: You’ll have more pickup date options to choose from

If you need rush service, we can often accommodate last-minute bookings within 3-7 days, but expect higher costs. During peak seasons (summer months and winter holidays), book even earlier if possible.

Pro tip: As soon as you know your move date, contact us for a free quote. Early birds get the best deals and smoothest service from Sterling Heights!

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 is the most common and cost-effective option. Your vehicle is loaded onto an open trailer alongside other cars. While your car is exposed to weather and road debris, it’s perfectly safe for most vehicles and costs significantly less.

Enclosed auto transport provides full protection inside a covered trailer. This premium service costs 40-60% more than open transport but is ideal for luxury cars, classic vehicles, or cars with custom paint jobs that need extra protection from Michigan’s harsh weather conditions.

For most Sterling Heights residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport offers excellent value and reliability. Choose enclosed transport if you’re shipping a high-value vehicle or want maximum protection. See our complete open vs enclosed auto transport guide for detailed comparisons and pricing.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers convenient door-to-door auto transport service for Sterling Heights, MI residents. We pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or preferred location and deliver it directly to your destination address.

How it works: When you book your shipment, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses. Our assigned carrier will coordinate with you to collect your vehicle from Sterling Heights and transport it to your new location.

In some cases, large transport trucks cannot access certain residential streets due to low-hanging branches, narrow roads, or parking restrictions. If this happens in your Sterling Heights neighborhood, our driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center or gas station – typically within a few blocks of your home.

This door-to-door service eliminates the hassle of driving to a terminal and provides maximum convenience for your Sterling Heights car shipping needs.

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!