Summerville, SC Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Summerville, SC is simple. Follow these key steps:

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

Clean your vehicle: Wash the exterior so you can document any existing damage with photos before shipping.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank), and the battery is charged so it can be loaded and unloaded.

Remove or secure accessories: Take off bike racks, spoilers, and any custom parts that could be damaged. Retract or remove antennas.

Disable alarms: Turn off your car alarm to avoid issues during transport.

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

For a complete checklist, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Taking these steps ensures a smooth pickup from Summerville and safe delivery to your destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when transporting from Summerville, SC. Every carrier in our network must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before we assign your shipment, we verify that the carrier’s insurance policy is active and in good standing. All contracted carriers also add Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy for added protection.

This means your vehicle is covered from pickup in Summerville through delivery to your destination. You’ll receive the carrier’s insurance information before transport begins, giving you complete peace of mind during your vehicle’s journey.

We recommend booking your car shipment from Summerville, SC at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, scheduling even earlier gives you the best chance of securing competitive rates and flexible pickup times.

Here’s why advance notice helps:

• Better carrier availability: Carriers can plan routes more efficiently and bundle your vehicle with other shipments heading in the same direction
• Lower costs: Last-minute bookings often come with premium pricing due to limited availability
• More scheduling flexibility: You’ll have more options to choose pickup dates that work best for your timeline

If you need expedited service, we can often accommodate shorter timeframes, but expect to pay higher rates. For the most affordable and stress-free experience, book as early as possible—ideally 2-4 weeks before your desired pickup date.

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. Your car is exposed to weather and road debris, but it’s the most affordable and common option. About 90% of vehicles ship this way, including most everyday cars.

Enclosed auto transport uses fully covered trailers that protect your vehicle from the elements. It costs 40-60% more than open transport, but it’s worth it for high-value, classic, luxury, or custom vehicles that need extra protection.

For most Summerville residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport is reliable and cost-effective. Choose enclosed transport if you’re moving a collectible car, exotic vehicle, or any car with custom paint or modifications. See our open vs enclosed auto transport guide for more details.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service in Summerville, SC. 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 Summerville to load your vehicle onto the transport truck.

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

In some cases, large car carriers may not be able to access certain residential streets due to low-hanging trees, narrow roads, or tight turns. If this happens in your Summerville neighborhood, don’t worry. The driver will simply arrange to meet you at a nearby convenient location like a shopping center or parking lot. This is rare, but we want you to know what to expect.

Door-to-door service is included in your quote at no extra charge. It’s the most popular option because it saves you time and hassle compared to dropping off or picking up your vehicle at a terminal.

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!