New Bern, NC Car Shipping

To prepare your vehicle for shipping from New Bern, NC, follow these key steps:

• Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and loose items from inside your car
• Document your vehicle: Take photos of your car from all angles to record its current condition
• Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has less than a quarter tank of gas and that the battery is charged
• Remove accessories: Take off bike racks, spoilers, or other add-ons that could get damaged
• Have keys ready: Make sure you have a working key for the driver to move your vehicle
• Note existing damage: Write down any scratches or dents before shipping

For complete preparation details, check our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps will help ensure smooth pickup and delivery for your New Bern car shipment.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from New Bern, NC. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance to protect your vehicle during transport.

Before we assign your New Bern car 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 insurance policy for extra protection.

Important: While our carriers provide comprehensive coverage, we recommend checking with your personal auto insurance to understand what additional coverage you may have during transport. This gives New Bern residents complete peace of mind when shipping their vehicles.

For car shipping from New Bern, NC, 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 early booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan efficient routes and bundle shipments
• More carrier options: Popular routes fill up quickly
• Flexible scheduling: You’ll have more pickup date choices

If you need faster service, we can often arrange pickup within 3-7 days, but expect higher costs for expedited shipping. During peak seasons (summer and winter holidays), book even earlier when possible.

Pro tip: Contact us as soon as you know your moving date. We’ll help you find the perfect balance between timing and cost for your New Bern car shipment.

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 is the most common and affordable option. Your car rides on an open trailer, exposed to weather and road debris. It’s safe for most vehicles and costs significantly less.

Enclosed transport protects your vehicle inside a covered trailer. It costs 50-70% more than open transport but shields your car from weather, dust, and road debris. This option is ideal for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs.

For most New Bern residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport works perfectly. Choose enclosed transport if your car is worth over $50,000 or has sentimental value. See our complete open vs enclosed guide for detailed comparisons and pricing.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service to and from New Bern, NC. This means our carriers will pick up your vehicle directly from your home, office, or preferred location and deliver it right to your destination address.

When you book your car shipment, simply provide us with your pickup and delivery addresses in New Bern. Our carrier will coordinate with you to schedule a convenient time for both pickup and delivery.

In some cases, large transport trucks may not be able to access certain residential streets in New Bern due to low-hanging branches, narrow roads, or parking restrictions. If this happens, don’t worry – our carrier will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center or gas station. This ensures your vehicle is handled safely while still providing maximum convenience.

Door-to-door service is included in our standard pricing, so you won’t pay extra fees for this convenience. It’s just one way we make car shipping from New Bern as easy as possible for our customers.

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!