Matthews, NC Car Shipping

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

• Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and fragile items from inside your car
• Clean your vehicle: Wash your car so you can easily spot any damage during inspection
• Document condition: Take photos of your vehicle from all angles before pickup
• Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (1/4 tank) and the battery works
• Remove accessories: Take off bike racks, spoilers, or loose parts that could get damaged
• Have a spare key ready: Carriers need a working key to load and unload your vehicle

For complete preparation details, check our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps helps ensure safe transport from Matthews to your destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Matthews, NC. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry minimum $1,000,000 liability insurance and $100,000 cargo insurance.

We verify each carrier’s insurance is active and valid before your Matthews pickup. This coverage protects your vehicle during loading, transport, and delivery.

For extra peace of mind, all our carriers add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This means we monitor coverage throughout your shipment.

What’s covered: Damage from accidents, weather, or carrier negligence during transport from Matthews, NC to your destination.

For the best rates and availability, we recommend scheduling your car shipment from Matthews, NC at least 2-3 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you even more advantages.

Why book early?

• Better pricing options
• More carrier availability
• Flexible pickup dates
• Time to prepare your vehicle properly

If you need last-minute shipping, we can often accommodate rush orders within 3-5 days, though this may come with higher costs and limited carrier options.

Peak season tip: During busy months (summer and early fall), book 3-4 weeks ahead to secure your preferred dates and avoid delays.

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 budget-friendly 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 car inside a covered trailer. It costs 40-60% more than open transport but shields your vehicle from weather, dust, and road debris. This option is ideal for luxury cars, classic vehicles, or cars with custom paint jobs.

For Matthews, NC residents, open transport works great for everyday vehicles. Choose enclosed transport if your car is worth over $50,000 or has sentimental value you can’t replace. See our complete open vs enclosed guide for detailed comparisons and pricing.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door auto transport service for Matthews, NC residents. This means we pick up your car from your home or office and deliver it directly to your destination address.

When you book with us, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come to your Matthews location and transport your vehicle right to your new doorstep. This saves you time and eliminates the need to drive to a terminal.

Important note: Sometimes narrow streets, low-hanging branches, or HOA restrictions in Matthews neighborhoods may prevent our large carrier trucks from reaching your exact address. In these cases, we’ll arrange a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center or gas station. Our team will work with you to find the most convenient alternative location.

Door-to-door service is included in most of our quotes at no extra charge, making your move from Matthews as smooth as possible.

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!