Farmington Hills, MI Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Farmington Hills, MI is simple but important. Start by removing all personal items from inside your car, including toll passes, GPS devices, and any fragile objects. These items aren’t covered by insurance during transit.

Next, remove or secure any loose exterior accessories like bike racks, spoilers, or antenna toppers that could get damaged. Make sure you have a working key available for the carrier – they’ll need it to load and unload your vehicle.

Clean your car inside and out before pickup. This makes it easier to spot any existing damage during the inspection. Take photos of your vehicle from multiple angles as documentation.

Finally, ensure your gas tank is between 1/4 and 1/2 full. This gives the carrier enough fuel to move your car without adding unnecessary weight. For complete preparation details, check our Vehicle Shipping Tips page.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Farmington Hills, MI. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry minimum $1,000,000 liability insurance and $100,000 cargo insurance before we work with them.

We verify each carrier’s insurance is active and valid for your entire shipment. This means your car is protected from pickup in Farmington Hills through delivery at your destination.

For extra protection, all our carriers add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This gives you peace of mind knowing your vehicle is covered by professional-grade insurance throughout the transport process.

What this means for you: If damage occurs during transport, the carrier’s insurance will handle your claim. You don’t need to worry about gaps in coverage when shipping from Farmington Hills.

We recommend scheduling your car pickup from Farmington Hills, MI at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you better options and pricing.

Here’s why advance booking helps:

• Better carrier availability – More drivers can fit your route into their schedule
• Lower costs – Carriers can group multiple vehicles from the Detroit metro area
• Flexible pickup dates – You’ll have more time slots to choose from

If you need rush shipping, we can often arrange pickup within 2-3 days from Farmington Hills. This costs more but works for urgent moves.

Peak season tip: During busy times (summer months and holidays), book 3-4 weeks ahead. Many families move during these periods, so carriers fill up faster.

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 is the most common and budget-friendly option. Your car rides on an open trailer, exposed to weather and road debris. This method works great for everyday vehicles and costs significantly less.

Enclosed auto transport protects your vehicle inside a covered trailer. It costs 50-70% more than open transport, but shields your car from weather, dust, and road debris. This option is ideal for luxury cars, classic vehicles, or cars with custom paint jobs.

For most Farmington Hills residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport offers excellent value. Choose enclosed transport if you’re moving a high-value car that needs extra protection. See our open vs enclosed auto transport guide for detailed comparisons and pricing.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service to and from Farmington Hills, MI. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or preferred location and deliver it directly to your destination address.

When you book your car shipping service, simply provide us with your pickup and delivery addresses in Farmington Hills. Our experienced carriers will handle the rest. However, if your street has low-hanging branches, narrow roads, or parking restrictions, we may need to meet you at a nearby safe location like a shopping center or gas station.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle – no need to drive to a terminal or arrange separate transportation. Most residential areas in Farmington Hills are easily accessible for our car carriers, making this the most popular shipping option for our customers.

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!