Plymouth, MI Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Plymouth, MI is simple. Follow these steps to ensure a smooth pickup:

Clean Your Vehicle: Wash your car inside and out. This makes it easier to document any existing damage during the inspection.

Remove Personal Items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and loose items. These aren’t covered by carrier insurance and can shift during transit.

Document the Condition: Take photos of your vehicle from all angles before pickup. Note any scratches or dents.

Check Fluid Levels and Battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about a quarter tank) and that the battery is charged. Fix any leaks.

Disable Alarms: Turn off car alarms to avoid issues during transport.

Provide a Key: Have a spare key ready for the driver.

Remove Accessories: Take off bike racks, spoilers, or other exterior add-ons that could be damaged.

For more detailed tips, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Plymouth, MI. Every carrier in our network must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your shipment begins, we verify that the carrier’s insurance is active and valid. We also require all carriers to list Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their policy. This gives you extra protection and peace of mind.

Your vehicle is covered from pickup in Plymouth until delivery at your destination. If you’d like to review the carrier’s insurance details, we’re happy to provide that information before transport begins.

We recommend scheduling your car shipment from Plymouth, MI at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you the best chance of securing competitive rates and flexible pickup times.

Here’s why advance notice helps:

• Better carrier availability: Carriers can plan routes more efficiently and bundle your vehicle with others heading in the same direction
• Lower costs: Last-minute bookings often cost more due to limited availability
• More scheduling flexibility: You’ll have more options to choose pickup dates that work for your timeline

If you need expedited service, we can often arrange pickup within 24-48 hours, though this typically comes at a premium price. For the best experience, book as soon as you know your moving dates.

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-air trailers that carry multiple vehicles at once. Your car is exposed to weather and road debris, but it’s the most affordable and popular option. Most vehicles shipped to and from Plymouth, MI use open transport.

Enclosed auto transport ships your vehicle in a covered trailer, protecting it from weather, dust, and debris. It costs 50-60% more than open transport but provides extra security for high-value cars.

Choose open transport if: You have a standard vehicle and want the best price. It’s safe and reliable for everyday cars.

Choose enclosed transport if: You own a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic car, or have custom paint work that needs maximum protection.

For a detailed comparison, check out our open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service throughout Plymouth, MI and across the country. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, business, or another address you choose, and deliver it directly to your destination.

Here’s how it works: When you book your shipment, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come right to your location in Plymouth to load your vehicle and transport it to your specified destination address.

Important to know: In some cases, large car carriers may not be able to access certain residential streets due to low-hanging trees, narrow roads, or tight turns. If this happens in your Plymouth neighborhood, don’t worry—our driver will contact you to arrange a convenient nearby meeting spot, such as a shopping center parking lot or gas station. This ensures your vehicle is transported safely while still offering maximum convenience.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle compared to terminal-to-terminal shipping. You won’t need to drive to a facility or arrange additional transportation. We handle the logistics so you can focus on your move.

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!