Atlanta, GA Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for shipping from Atlanta, GA is simple when you follow these key steps:

Clean and Document: Wash your car inside and out, then take photos of any existing damage. This helps protect you during the inspection process.

Remove Personal Items: Take out all personal belongings, toll passes, and fragile items. Most carriers won’t cover damage to items left inside your vehicle.

Check Fluids and Battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank), check fluid levels, and make sure your battery is charged so the carrier can move your vehicle.

Secure Loose Parts: Remove or secure any loose exterior accessories like spoilers, bike racks, or antenna toppers that could get damaged during transport.

Have Keys Ready: You’ll need to provide working keys to the carrier for loading and unloading your vehicle.

For a complete checklist and more detailed preparation tips, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps will help ensure your Atlanta car shipping experience goes smoothly.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Atlanta, GA. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your Atlanta pickup, we verify that your carrier’s insurance is active and valid. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their policy for extra protection.

This means your car is covered from the moment it’s loaded in Atlanta until it reaches your destination. You can ship with confidence knowing your vehicle is protected throughout the entire journey.

For car shipping from Atlanta, GA, we recommend scheduling your pickup at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and preferred pickup dates.

Atlanta is a major shipping hub with high demand, so booking early helps carriers plan efficient routes and bundle your vehicle with others heading to similar destinations. This saves you money and ensures faster service.

Peak seasons require more time:

• Summer months (May-September): Book 3-4 weeks ahead
• Winter snowbird season: Book 4+ weeks ahead
• College move-in periods: Book 4+ weeks ahead

If you need last-minute shipping, we can often accommodate rush orders within 3-7 days, though this typically costs more. The key is flexibility with your pickup window when booking on short notice.

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 trailers where your car is exposed to weather and road debris. This is the most common and affordable option, costing about 50% less than enclosed transport.

Enclosed auto transport protects your vehicle inside a covered trailer. Your car stays safe from weather, dust, and road debris during the trip from Atlanta.

Choose open transport if you want to save money and have a regular daily driver. Choose enclosed transport if you own a luxury car, classic vehicle, or custom car that needs extra protection.

Most Atlanta car shipments use open transport because it’s reliable and budget-friendly. See our open vs enclosed auto transport guide for more details about which option works best for your Atlanta move.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service for Atlanta residents and those moving to the area. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or preferred location and deliver it directly to your destination address.

Our door-to-door service works great in most Atlanta neighborhoods. However, if your street has restrictions like low-hanging branches, narrow roads, or weight limits for large trucks, our carrier will contact you to arrange pickup at a nearby safe location such as a shopping center or gas station – usually within a few blocks of your address.

When you book with Sherpa Auto Transport, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses. We handle the rest, making your Atlanta car shipping experience as smooth 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!