Malden, MA Car Shipping

To prepare your vehicle for shipping from Malden, MA, follow these simple steps:

• Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, including toll passes, GPS devices, and fragile items
• Clean your car: Wash the exterior so you can easily spot any damage during inspection
• Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has less than a quarter tank of gas and that the battery is secure
• Remove accessories: Take off bike racks, spoilers, or loose parts that could get damaged
• Have keys ready: Provide one set of working keys to the carrier driver
• Document condition: Take photos of your vehicle before pickup

For complete preparation details, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps will help ensure your car arrives safely at its destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Malden, MA. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

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

Your vehicle is covered from pickup in Malden until delivery at your destination. If you have questions about coverage, our team is happy to explain the details before you ship.

For car shipping from Malden, MA, we recommend booking your pickup service at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives our carriers enough time to plan efficient routes and bundle your vehicle with other shipments heading in the same direction.

Booking early offers several benefits:

• Better pricing: More time allows carriers to optimize their routes
• More availability: Popular routes from the Boston area fill up quickly
• Flexible scheduling: You’ll have more pickup date options

If you need rush shipping, we can often accommodate last-minute requests with 3-7 days notice, though this may cost more. During peak seasons (summer and fall), book even earlier if possible.

Ready to ship your car from Malden? Contact us today for a free quote and to secure your preferred pickup 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 is the most common and budget-friendly option. Your car rides on an open trailer, exposed to weather and road debris. It’s safe for most vehicles and costs less.

Enclosed auto transport protects your car inside a covered trailer. It shields your vehicle from weather, dust, and road debris. This option costs 30-50% more than open transport.

Choose open transport if: You want to save money and have a standard daily-driver vehicle.

Choose enclosed transport if: You own a luxury car, classic vehicle, or custom car that needs extra protection during shipping to or from Malden, MA.

Most customers shipping cars to and from Malden choose open transport. It’s reliable and much more affordable. See our complete open vs enclosed auto transport guide for detailed comparisons and pricing.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door car shipping service to and from Malden, MA. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or any address you choose in Malden and deliver it directly to your destination.

When you book your shipment, simply provide us with your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will do their best to reach these exact locations. However, if your street has restrictions like low-hanging branches, narrow roads, or weight limits that prevent our large transport trucks from accessing your location safely, we’ll work with you to find a nearby alternative spot such as a shopping center, gas station, or parking lot within a few blocks.

This door-to-door service is included at no extra cost and saves you the hassle of driving to a terminal or depot. Most customers in Malden find this to be the most convenient option for their car shipping needs.

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!