Hendersonville, NC Car Shipping

Getting your car ready for transport from Hendersonville, NC is simple. Start by removing all personal items from inside your vehicle – carriers aren’t insured for personal belongings. Take out toll passes, GPS devices, and any loose items that could shift during transport.

Clean your car inside and out before pickup. This helps you spot any existing damage during the inspection. Remove or secure external accessories like bike racks, spoilers, or antenna toppers that could get damaged.

Make sure your gas tank is between 1/4 and 1/2 full – enough to load and unload, but not too heavy. Check that your battery is charged and your tires are properly inflated.

Have a spare key ready for the driver, and make sure someone will be available during the pickup window. For complete preparation details, check our Vehicle Shipping Tips guide.

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

Before we assign your Hendersonville vehicle shipment, we verify that:

• The carrier’s insurance is active and valid
• Coverage remains in effect for your entire transport
• Sherpa is listed as a Certificate Holder on their policy

This insurance covers your vehicle during loading, transport, and unloading. You’ll receive insurance details before your pickup date, giving you peace of mind for your Hendersonville car shipment.

Pro tip: Take photos of your vehicle before pickup and keep your personal auto insurance active during transport for complete protection.

For car shipping from Hendersonville, NC, we recommend booking your pickup at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you better options and pricing.

Here’s why early booking helps:

• Better carrier availability – More drivers can fit your route into their schedule
• Lower costs – Carriers can group your car with other shipments heading the same direction
• Flexible pickup dates – You’ll have more time slots to choose from

During busy seasons (summer and fall), consider booking 3-4 weeks ahead. Hendersonville’s location in western North Carolina means carriers often combine shipments with nearby cities like Asheville.

Need rush service? We offer expedited pickup options, but expect higher costs and limited carrier choices.

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 cars at once. Your vehicle is exposed to weather and road debris, but it’s safe and costs less. This works great for most everyday cars.

Enclosed transport uses covered trailers that protect your car completely. It costs 40-60% more than open transport. Choose this for luxury cars, classics, or custom vehicles that need extra protection.

Most Hendersonville residents pick open transport because it’s reliable and budget-friendly. Only choose enclosed if your car is worth over $50,000 or has special value to you. Check out our complete open vs enclosed guide to help you decide what’s best for your move.

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

When you book with us, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses. Our carriers will do their best to reach these exact locations. However, some Hendersonville neighborhoods have narrow streets or low-hanging branches that large car carriers cannot navigate safely.

If your street isn’t accessible, don’t worry. Our driver will find a nearby safe location like a shopping center, gas station, or wide parking area within a few miles of your address. We’ll coordinate with you to choose the most convenient spot.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle compared to terminal-to-terminal shipping. You won’t need to drive to a distant facility to drop off or pick up your vehicle.

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!