Mobile, AL Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Mobile, AL is simple but important. Start by removing all personal items from inside your car – this includes electronics, documents, and loose items that could shift during transport. Take out or secure any toll passes, GPS devices, and phone chargers.

Next, remove exterior accessories like bike racks, spoilers, or antenna toppers that could get damaged. Make sure your gas tank is no more than 1/4 full to reduce weight and meet safety rules.

Before pickup, wash your car and take photos of any existing damage. This helps with insurance claims if needed. Finally, make sure you have a working key available for the driver and that your car starts and drives normally.

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

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Mobile, AL. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

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

This means your car is covered from pickup in Mobile through delivery at your destination. You can ship with confidence knowing your vehicle has comprehensive insurance protection throughout the entire transport process.

For car shipping from Mobile, 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 preferred pickup dates.

Why book early? Carriers often bundle multiple vehicles traveling similar routes to maximize efficiency. By scheduling ahead, your car can be grouped with other shipments heading in the same direction, which typically results in better pricing and more reliable service.

During peak moving seasons (summer months and winter holidays), consider booking 4 weeks in advance as demand increases significantly. If you need last-minute shipping, we can often accommodate rush orders, though expect higher costs and limited scheduling flexibility.

The earlier you book, the more options you’ll have for pickup dates and carrier selection from Mobile’s busy shipping corridors.

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 alongside other vehicles, exposed to weather and road debris. This method works great for everyday cars and saves you money.

Enclosed transport protects your vehicle inside a covered trailer. It costs 40-60% more than open transport but shields your car from weather, dust, and road debris. Choose enclosed transport for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs.

For most Mobile residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport offers excellent value. However, if you’re moving a high-value car or want maximum protection, enclosed transport is worth the extra cost. See our complete open vs enclosed auto transport guide for detailed comparisons and pricing.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service to and from Mobile, AL. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or any address you choose and deliver it directly to your destination.

When you book with Sherpa Auto Transport, simply provide us with your pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come right to your location in Mobile – whether that’s downtown near the Historic District, out in West Mobile, or anywhere else in the area.

In some cases, large transport trucks can’t access certain streets due to low-hanging branches, narrow roads, or tight turns. If this happens, don’t worry. Our driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center or gas station. This is still considered door-to-door service since we’re doing all the work to get as close as possible to your location.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle. You won’t need to drive to a terminal or depot – we come to you.

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!