Garner, NC Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Garner, NC is simple but important. Start by removing all personal items from inside your car – carriers cannot transport personal belongings for insurance reasons. Take out any toll passes, GPS devices, and loose items that could shift during transit.

Make sure your car has less than a quarter tank of gas to reduce weight and meet safety requirements. Remove or secure any exterior accessories like bike racks, spoilers, or antenna toppers that could be damaged. Check that you have a working key to give the driver for loading and unloading.

Document your vehicle’s condition with photos from all angles before pickup. This protects you if any damage occurs during transport. Finally, ensure your car is clean so the driver can properly inspect it upon arrival.

For a complete checklist, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps will ensure smooth pickup and delivery for your Garner, NC car shipment.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Garner, NC with Sherpa Auto Transport.

Every carrier in our network must carry:

• $1,000,000 in liability insurance – covers damage to other vehicles or property
• $100,000 in cargo insurance – protects your specific vehicle during transport

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

Important note: While our carriers provide excellent coverage, you may want to check with your personal auto insurance about any gaps during transport. Some policies offer additional protection during shipping.

Rest assured – your vehicle is protected from pickup in Garner to delivery at your destination.

For car shipping from Garner, NC, we recommend booking your pickup service at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, scheduling even earlier gives you the best results.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan efficient routes and offer competitive rates
• More availability: You’ll have access to more carriers and pickup dates
• Less stress: No last-minute scrambling to find transport

If you’re moving during peak seasons (summer months, holidays, or winter snowbird migration), book 3-4 weeks ahead. Garner’s location near Raleigh means good carrier availability, but popular routes fill up fast.

Need to ship with shorter notice? We can often accommodate rush orders, though expect higher costs and fewer carrier options.

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, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs.

For most Garner, NC residents, open transport works perfectly fine. Choose enclosed transport if you’re shipping a high-value vehicle or want maximum protection. Our open vs enclosed auto transport guide has more details to help you decide.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers convenient door-to-door service for Garner, NC residents. When you book your car shipment, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come directly to your home or office in Garner to collect your vehicle and deliver it to your new location.

In most cases, we can pick up and deliver right at your door. However, if your street has restrictions like low-hanging branches, narrow roads, or weight limits that prevent our large transport trucks from safely accessing your property, we’ll work with you to find a nearby alternative. This might be a local shopping center, gas station, or open parking lot within a few miles of your Garner address.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle – no need to drive to a terminal or arrange extra transportation. We handle the logistics so you can focus on your move from Garner.

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!