Yonkers, NY Car Shipping

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

Clean your vehicle: Wash the exterior so you can document any existing damage with photos before shipping.

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes (like E-ZPass), and fragile items. These aren’t covered by carrier insurance.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has adequate fluids and a charged battery. Fix any leaks before transport.

Disable alarms: Turn off car alarms to avoid issues during transit.

Remove accessories: Take off bike racks, roof boxes, antennas, and spoilers that could get damaged.

Keep fuel low: Leave only a quarter tank of gas to reduce weight.

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

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

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Yonkers, NY. 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 damage occurs during transport, the carrier’s insurance covers repairs. Our team will help you through the claims process if needed.

We recommend booking your car shipment from Yonkers, NY at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you more options and better rates.

Here’s why advance notice helps:

• Better carrier availability: Carriers can plan routes and bundle your vehicle with others heading the same direction
• More competitive pricing: Last-minute bookings often cost more due to limited availability
• Flexible scheduling: You’ll have more pickup date options to choose from

If you need faster service, we offer expedited shipping with pickups possible in as little as 24-48 hours. Keep in mind this option costs more than standard service.

Bottom line: Book as early as you can. If your move date is flexible, give us 2-3 weeks notice for the best experience and pricing.

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 option. Your vehicle is loaded onto an open-air trailer alongside other cars. It’s exposed to weather and road debris, but it’s perfectly safe for most vehicles. About 90% of cars shipped from Yonkers use this method.

Enclosed auto transport provides full protection inside a covered trailer. It costs 40-60% more than open transport, but shields your vehicle from weather, dust, and road debris. This is ideal for luxury cars, classics, exotic vehicles, or cars with custom paint jobs.

For most everyday vehicles leaving Yonkers, open transport is reliable and cost-effective. Choose enclosed transport if your car is high-value or requires extra protection. Learn more in our open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service in Yonkers, NY and throughout the country. This is our most popular shipping option because it saves you time and hassle.

Here’s how it works: When you book with us, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come directly to your location in Yonkers to pick up your vehicle and deliver it right to your destination address.

However, Yonkers has some narrow streets and residential areas where large car carriers cannot safely navigate. If your address has low-hanging trees, tight turns, or street restrictions, our driver will contact you to arrange a nearby meeting spot. This is usually a parking lot, shopping center, or gas station within a few blocks of your home.

We always work with you to find the most convenient solution. Our goal is to make your car shipping experience as easy 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!