New Jersey to Arizona Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from New Jersey to Arizona is simple. Follow these key steps:

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes (like E-ZPass), and fragile items. Carriers aren’t insured for personal property inside the vehicle.

Clean your car: Wash the exterior so you can document its condition with photos before shipping. This helps if you need to file a claim later.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your gas tank is between 1/4 and 1/2 full. Verify that the battery is charged and there are no leaks.

Remove or secure accessories: Take off custom antennas, spoilers, bike racks, and roof cargo. Retract or remove the antenna if possible.

Disable alarms: Turn off your car alarm to prevent issues during transport.

Provide a key: Have a working key ready for the driver.

For complete preparation guidelines, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Taking these steps ensures a smooth shipping experience from New Jersey to Arizona.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from New Jersey to Arizona. Sherpa Auto Transport works exclusively with licensed and insured carriers to protect your vehicle throughout the journey.

Insurance Coverage Includes:

• Minimum $1,000,000 in liability insurance
• Minimum $100,000 in cargo insurance

Before your shipment begins, we verify that the carrier’s insurance policy is active and valid. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their policy. This gives you an extra layer of protection during transport.

You’ll receive a copy of the carrier’s insurance certificate before pickup. If damage occurs during transit, the carrier’s insurance covers repairs or replacement costs.

Pro Tip: Take photos of your vehicle before pickup. This helps document its condition and speeds up any potential claims.

We recommend scheduling your car shipment from New Jersey to Arizona at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you more options and better rates.

Here’s why advance planning helps:

• Better carrier availability: More time allows carriers to route your vehicle efficiently with other shipments heading to Arizona.
• Lower costs: Last-minute bookings often cost more due to limited availability.
• Flexible pickup dates: You’ll have more scheduling options that fit your timeline.

If you need faster service, we offer expedited shipping with pickups possible in 1-5 days, though this comes at a premium price.

Best practice: Book as soon as you know your moving date. This ensures the smoothest experience for your cross-country transport from New Jersey to Arizona.

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 affordable way to ship your car from New Jersey to Arizona. Your vehicle rides on an open trailer (the kind you see on highways), exposed to weather and road conditions. It’s safe, reliable, and costs significantly less.

Enclosed auto transport protects your vehicle inside a covered trailer, shielding it from weather, dust, and road debris. This option typically costs 50-60% more than open transport.

Which should you choose? Most standard vehicles ship perfectly fine on open trailers—it’s how dealerships transport new cars. Choose enclosed transport if you’re shipping a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic sports car, or any car with custom paint or modifications that you want extra protection for during the 2,000+ mile journey from New Jersey to Arizona.

Learn more in our detailed open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes! We offer door-to-door auto transport service for all shipments from New Jersey to Arizona. This means our carrier will pick up your vehicle at your home or business in New Jersey and deliver it directly to your specified address in Arizona.

When you book your shipment, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery locations. Our drivers will do their best to reach both addresses. However, some residential areas have restrictions like narrow streets, low-hanging trees, or weight limits that prevent large car carriers from accessing them safely.

If your location isn’t accessible, don’t worry. Your driver will contact you to arrange a convenient nearby meeting spot, such as a shopping center parking lot, gas station, or main road. This happens in less than 10% of shipments and ensures your vehicle stays safe throughout the transport process.

Door-to-door service is included in your quote at no extra charge, making your New Jersey to Arizona car shipping experience as convenient as possible.

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!