Preparing your vehicle for shipping from Ohio to Arizona is simple but important. Start by removing all personal items from inside your car – carriers are not insured for personal belongings. Take out toll passes, GPS devices, and any loose items that could shift during transport.

Clean your vehicle inside and out before pickup. This helps you spot any existing damage and makes the inspection process smoother. Take photos of your car from all angles as documentation.

Make sure your car is in good working condition. Check that the battery is charged, tires are properly inflated, and there are no fluid leaks. Remove or secure any loose exterior parts like spoilers, bike racks, or antennas.

Keep your gas tank between 1/4 and 1/2 full – this gives the driver enough fuel to load and unload your car without adding unnecessary weight. Finally, have a spare key ready for the carrier and remove any alarm systems or disable them.

For complete preparation details, check our Vehicle Shipping Tips guide. Following these steps ensures your Ohio to Arizona car shipment goes smoothly.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Ohio to Arizona. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

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

This coverage protects your vehicle against damage during loading, transport, and unloading. You can ship with confidence knowing your car is protected throughout the entire journey from Ohio to Arizona.

We recommend scheduling your car shipping service from Ohio to Arizona at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives us time to find the best carrier and secure competitive rates for your route.

Booking early offers several benefits:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan efficient routes and bundle shipments
• More flexibility: You’ll have more pickup date options to choose from
• Less stress: Avoid last-minute booking fees and limited availability

If you need faster service, we do offer expedited shipping with 3-7 days notice, though this typically costs more. For the most affordable Ohio to Arizona car shipping, plan ahead and book as early as possible.

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 cost-effective option for shipping your car from Ohio to Arizona. Your vehicle travels on an open trailer alongside other cars, exposed to weather and road conditions. This method costs significantly less and works well for everyday vehicles.

Enclosed transport protects your car inside a covered trailer, shielding it from weather, road debris, and dust. This premium service costs 40-60% more than open transport but is worth it for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs.

For most Ohio to Arizona moves, open transport is perfectly safe and reliable. Choose enclosed transport if your vehicle is worth over $50,000 or has special value to you. See our complete open vs enclosed guide for detailed comparisons and pricing.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door auto transport service for shipments from Ohio to Arizona. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or any address you choose in Ohio and deliver it directly to your specified location in Arizona.

When you book your Ohio to Arizona car shipping service, simply provide us with your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. Our assigned carrier will coordinate with you to schedule convenient times for both pickup and delivery.

Important to know: In some cases, large car carriers cannot access certain residential streets due to low-hanging branches, narrow roads, or HOA restrictions. 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 ensures your vehicle is handled safely while still providing maximum convenience.

Door-to-door service is included in our standard pricing and eliminates the need for you to drive to a terminal or depot, making your Ohio to Arizona move much easier.

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!