Hickory, NC Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Hickory, NC is simple. Follow these key steps:

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and loose items. Carriers typically don’t insure personal property inside the vehicle.

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

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your vehicle is in good working order with adequate fluid levels and a charged battery.

Disable alarms: Turn off car alarms to prevent issues during transport.

Remove or secure accessories: Take off or secure any exterior items like bike racks, spoilers, or antennas that could be damaged.

Keep fuel low: Maintain about a quarter tank of gas. This reduces weight and meets safety requirements.

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

For complete guidance, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures a smooth pickup and delivery experience for your Hickory vehicle transport.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when transporting from Hickory, NC. All carriers in our network must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

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

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

We recommend scheduling your car shipment from Hickory, NC at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you the best results.

Here’s why early booking helps:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan efficient routes and offer competitive rates
• More flexibility: You’ll have more pickup date options to choose from
• Route optimization: Your vehicle can be grouped with other shipments heading the same direction

If you need faster service, we offer expedited shipping with pickup possible in as little as 24-48 hours. Keep in mind that rush orders typically cost more.

For the smoothest experience, contact us as soon as you know your moving dates. We’ll work with your timeline and find the best solution for your Hickory car shipping needs.

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 elements during transit. This is the most common and affordable option, used for about 90% of vehicle shipments.

Enclosed auto transport ships your vehicle inside a fully covered trailer, protecting it from weather, dust, and road debris. This premium service costs 40-60% more than open transport.

Which should you choose? Most standard vehicles ship safely via open transport. Consider enclosed transport if you’re shipping a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic sports car, or any car with custom paint or modifications. The extra protection is worth the cost for high-value vehicles.

For a detailed comparison, see our open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service in Hickory, NC. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or another address you choose, and deliver it directly to your destination.

Here’s how it works:

• Convenient pickup: The carrier will come to your location in Hickory to load your vehicle
• Direct delivery: Your car will be delivered right to your door at the destination address
• Flexible options: If the carrier can’t access your exact address due to narrow streets, low-hanging trees, or residential restrictions, we’ll arrange a safe nearby meeting spot like a parking lot or gas station

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle. You won’t need to drive to a terminal or arrange extra transportation. Most customers in Hickory can use this service without any issues.

When you book with us, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. We’ll confirm if door-to-door service is possible at your location and work with you to find the best solution.

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!