Shelby, NC Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Shelby, NC is simple but important. First, remove all personal items from inside your car, including toll passes, GPS devices, and any fragile objects. These items aren’t covered by insurance during transport.

Next, clean your vehicle inside and out. This helps you spot any existing damage during the pre-transport inspection. Take photos of your car from all angles before pickup.

Make sure your gas tank is no more than 1/4 full to reduce weight. Remove or secure any loose exterior parts like spoilers, antennas, or bike racks that could get damaged. Also, disable your car alarm to avoid issues during loading.

Finally, ensure your vehicle is in good working order with proper tire pressure and fluid levels. Have a spare key ready for the driver. For complete details, check our Vehicle Shipping Tips guide.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Shelby, NC. Every carrier in our network must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

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

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

For car shipping from Shelby, NC, we recommend booking your pickup service at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives carriers enough time to plan efficient routes and group your vehicle with other shipments heading in the same direction.

Why book early? Shelby is a smaller city, so carriers may not travel through the area as frequently as major metropolitan areas. Booking ahead helps ensure:

• Better availability of carriers
• More competitive pricing
• Flexible pickup windows that work with your schedule

During peak seasons (summer months and winter holidays), consider booking 4-6 weeks ahead. If you need last-minute service, we can often accommodate rush orders, though pricing may be higher and pickup dates less flexible.

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 uses open-air trailers that carry 8-10 vehicles at once. Your car is exposed to weather and road debris, but it’s the most affordable option used for 90% of all car shipments. Enclosed transport uses covered trailers that fully protect your vehicle from the elements and road hazards.

The main differences are:

• Cost: Enclosed transport costs 40-60% more than open transport
• Protection: Enclosed offers complete protection from weather, dust, and debris
• Availability: Open transport has more carriers and faster pickup times

Choose enclosed transport if you’re shipping a luxury car, classic vehicle, or custom car from Shelby, NC. For standard daily drivers, open transport is perfectly safe and cost-effective. See our complete open vs enclosed guide for detailed comparisons.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door service for vehicle shipping to and from Shelby, NC. This means we pick up your car from your home or office and deliver it directly to your new address.

When you book with us, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses in Shelby. Our carrier will come right to your location – no need to drive to a terminal or depot. This saves you time and makes the whole process much easier.

In some cases, large trucks cannot access certain streets due to low bridges, narrow roads, or tight turns. If this happens in your Shelby neighborhood, our driver will work with you to find a safe nearby spot like a shopping center or gas station. We always coordinate with you first to make sure the location works for your schedule.

Door-to-door service is included in our standard pricing, so there are no extra fees for this convenience.

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!