Birmingham, AL Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Birmingham, AL is simple with these key steps:

Remove Personal Items: Take out all personal belongings, including toll passes, garage door openers, and any fragile items. Carriers are not responsible for personal property left in the vehicle.

Clean Your Car: Wash your vehicle inside and out. This helps you spot any existing damage during the pre-transport inspection.

Document Everything: Take photos of your car from all angles, noting any scratches, dents, or other damage before pickup.

Check Fluids and Battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank), oil, and brake fluid. Make sure the battery is charged and connections are tight.

Remove Accessories: Take off or secure loose items like spoilers, bike racks, or custom mirrors that could be damaged during transport.

Provide Working Keys: Have a spare key ready for the driver. Make sure all keys work properly.

For complete preparation guidelines, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures smooth pickup and delivery for your Birmingham car shipment.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Birmingham, AL. Every carrier in our network must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your Birmingham car shipment begins, we verify that your carrier’s insurance is active and valid. All our contracted carriers also list Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their policy, giving you extra protection.

This insurance covers your vehicle during loading, transport, and unloading. You’ll receive insurance details with your shipping documents so you have complete peace of mind during your Birmingham car transport.

For car shipping from Birmingham, AL, we recommend booking your pickup service at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and flexible scheduling options.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan routes more efficiently when they have advance notice
• More availability: Popular pickup dates fill up quickly, especially during peak moving seasons
• Route optimization: Your vehicle can be bundled with other shipments heading in the same direction

If you need last-minute service, don’t worry – we can often accommodate rush orders within 3-5 days, though expect higher rates for expedited shipping.

Peak seasons to book extra early: Summer months (May-September) and end-of-year holidays see the highest demand for car shipping services from Birmingham.

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 trailers that expose your car to weather and road debris. It costs less and works well for most everyday vehicles. Enclosed auto transport protects your car inside a covered trailer, shielding it from weather, dust, and road hazards.

Choose open transport if you have a standard car and want to save money. Most cars shipped to and from Birmingham use this method. Choose enclosed transport if you own a luxury car, classic vehicle, or custom car that needs extra protection. Enclosed shipping costs 40-60% more than open transport.

Both options are safe and reliable. The choice depends on your car’s value and your budget. See our complete open vs enclosed guide for detailed comparisons and pricing.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers convenient door-to-door auto transport service for Birmingham, AL residents and those moving to the area. This means we pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or preferred location and deliver it directly to your destination address.

When you book your shipment, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses in Birmingham or anywhere across the country. Our professional carriers will coordinate with you to schedule pickup and delivery at these exact locations whenever possible.

In some cases, large transport trucks may not be able to access certain residential streets due to low-hanging branches, narrow roads, or parking restrictions common in Birmingham’s historic neighborhoods. If this happens, our carrier will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center or gas station – usually within a few blocks of your address.

This door-to-door service eliminates the hassle of driving to terminals or depots, making your car shipping experience as smooth as possible whether you’re leaving Birmingham or moving to the Magic City.

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!