Mount Vernon, NY Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Mount Vernon, NY is simple. Follow these key steps:

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes (like E-ZPass), and fragile items. Carriers typically don’t insure personal property left inside.

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

Check for leaks and mechanical issues: Make sure your vehicle runs properly. Fix any fluid leaks and ensure the battery is charged and tires are properly inflated.

Remove or secure accessories: Take off custom antennas, spoilers, bike racks, and other exterior add-ons that could get damaged. Secure or remove loose interior items.

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

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

For more detailed guidance, check our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Taking these steps ensures a smooth pickup from Mount Vernon and safe delivery to your destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Mount Vernon, NY. Every carrier we work with must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your shipment begins, we verify 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 and peace of mind.

Your vehicle is covered from pickup in Mount Vernon until delivery at your destination. If you’d like to review the carrier’s insurance details before transport, just ask—we’re happy to provide that information.

We recommend scheduling your car pickup from Mount Vernon, NY at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you the best results.

Here’s why early booking helps:

• Better carrier availability – More drivers can fit your route into their schedule
• Lower prices – Carriers can bundle your vehicle with others heading the same direction
• Flexible pickup windows – You’ll have more options to choose dates that work for you

If you need faster service, we offer expedited shipping with pickup in as little as 24-48 hours. This costs more but works well for urgent moves.

Mount Vernon’s location near New York City means good carrier traffic year-round. Still, booking ahead ensures smooth scheduling and the best rates for your 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 ships your vehicle inside a covered trailer, protecting it from weather, dust, and road debris. This premium service costs 50-60% more than open transport.

Choose open transport if: You have a standard daily-driver vehicle and want to save money. It’s safe, reliable, and fully insured.

Choose enclosed transport if: You’re shipping a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic sports car, or any car with custom paint or modifications. The extra protection is worth the cost for high-value vehicles.

Most Mount Vernon, NY residents choose open transport for its great value and reliability. For detailed comparisons and pricing, see our open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service in Mount Vernon, NY. 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 us, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery locations. Our assigned carrier will come to your address in Mount Vernon to collect your vehicle and transport it right to your door at the destination.

What if the truck can’t access my street?

Mount Vernon has some residential areas with narrow streets, low-hanging trees, or tight turns that large car carriers can’t navigate safely. If your location isn’t accessible, don’t worry. Our driver will work with you to find a convenient nearby meeting spot, such as a shopping center parking lot, gas station, or main street location. This ensures safe pickup and delivery while keeping the process simple for you.

Door-to-door service offers maximum convenience and saves you time compared to terminal-to-terminal shipping. It’s our most popular option for Mount Vernon residents.

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!