Concord, NC Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Concord, NC is simple. Follow these key steps:

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and loose items from your car. Carriers typically don’t insure personal property.

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

Check for leaks and mechanical issues: Ensure your vehicle runs properly. Fix any fluid leaks before shipping.

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

Keep fuel low: Leave only about a quarter tank of gas. This reduces weight and meets safety requirements.

Secure or remove accessories: Take off or secure any loose parts like spoilers, antennas, or bike racks that could get damaged.

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

For more detailed guidance, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Proper preparation ensures a smooth pickup from Concord and safe delivery to your destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Concord, NC. All carriers in our network must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

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

You’ll receive a copy of the carrier’s insurance certificate before pickup. If you have questions about coverage, our team is happy to help explain the details.

We recommend scheduling your car pickup from Concord, NC at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you the best rates and more carrier options.

Here’s why advance notice helps:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan routes more efficiently and often offer lower rates
• More flexibility: You’ll have more pickup date options to choose from
• Route optimization: Your vehicle can be grouped with other shipments heading the same direction

Need faster service? We offer expedited shipping with pickups possible in as little as 24-48 hours, though this comes at a premium price.

Best practice: Book as soon as you know your moving dates. This ensures the smoothest experience and the most competitive pricing for your Concord car shipment.

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 elements during transit. This is the most common and affordable option, used for about 90% of vehicle shipments.

Enclosed auto transport uses fully covered trailers that protect your vehicle from weather, dust, and debris. This premium service costs 40-60% more than open transport.

Which should you choose? Most standard vehicles ship safely via open transport. Consider enclosed transport if you’re shipping a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic car, or any vehicle with custom paint or modifications. The extra cost provides peace of mind for high-value vehicles.

Learn more in our open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service for Concord, NC residents. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home or business and deliver it directly to your destination address.

When you book with Sherpa Auto Transport, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come to your location in Concord to load your vehicle and deliver it right to your door at the destination.

Important to know: In some cases, large car carriers cannot access certain streets due to low-hanging trees, narrow roads, or tight turns. If your Concord neighborhood has these restrictions, our driver will contact you to arrange a nearby meeting spot, such as a shopping center parking lot or gas station. This is rare but helps ensure safe and efficient transport.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle—no need to drop off or pick up your vehicle at a terminal. It’s our most popular shipping option and is included in your quote at no extra charge.

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!