New Rochelle, NY Car Shipping

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

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, including toll passes (E-ZPass), GPS devices, and loose items. Carriers are not insured for personal property.

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

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

Remove or secure accessories: Take off custom antennas, spoilers, bike racks, and roof cargo boxes. These can be damaged during transit.

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

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

Provide a key: Give the carrier a working key for loading and unloading.

Document condition: Take photos of your vehicle from all angles before shipping.

For complete preparation guidelines, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from New Rochelle, NY. All our carriers must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before we assign 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.

Your vehicle is covered from pickup in New Rochelle until delivery at your destination. If you have questions about insurance coverage, our team is happy to provide carrier insurance details before your shipment begins.

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

Here’s why early booking helps:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan routes more efficiently and often offer lower rates
• More carrier options: You’ll have access to more qualified drivers heading your way
• Flexible scheduling: You can choose pickup dates that work best for you
• Route optimization: Carriers can bundle your vehicle with other shipments in the New Rochelle area

Need faster service? We offer expedited shipping if you need pickup within 1-5 days, though this comes at a premium price.

Peak season tip: During summer months (May-September) and holidays, book 3-4 weeks ahead. These are the busiest times for car shipping.

The bottom line: Book as soon as you know your moving dates. This ensures the smoothest experience and the best value for your New Rochelle 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. This is the most common and affordable option, costing significantly less than enclosed shipping. Your vehicle will be exposed to weather and road debris during transit, but it’s perfectly safe for most cars. About 90% of vehicles shipped from New Rochelle use open transport.

Enclosed auto transport ships your vehicle inside a fully covered trailer, protecting it from weather, dust, and road debris. This option typically costs 50-60% more than open transport. It’s ideal for luxury cars, classic vehicles, exotic sports cars, or any car with custom paint or high value.

For most New Rochelle residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport offers excellent value and reliability. Choose enclosed transport if your vehicle is worth over $100,000, is a collectible, or requires extra protection. See our open vs enclosed auto transport guide for more details.

Yes! We offer door-to-door auto transport service for New Rochelle, NY and throughout the country. This is our most popular option because it’s the most convenient way to ship your car.

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

In some cases, large car carriers may have difficulty navigating narrow streets, low-hanging trees, or tight residential areas common in parts of New Rochelle. If your location isn’t accessible for a full-size carrier, don’t worry. Your driver will contact you to arrange a safe, nearby meeting spot like a parking lot or gas station just a short distance away.

Door-to-door service means less hassle for you—no need to drop off or pick up your vehicle at a terminal. We handle the logistics so you can focus on your move.

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!