Prescott, AZ Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Prescott, AZ is simple. Follow these key steps:

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and fragile items. Carriers typically don’t insure personal items left in the vehicle.

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

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your vehicle is in good running condition with adequate fluid levels and a charged battery.

Disable alarms: Turn off car alarms to prevent issues during transport.

Remove accessories: Take off or secure loose items like bike racks, spoilers, and antennas that could be damaged in transit.

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

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

For more detailed guidance, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures a smooth pickup from Prescott and safe delivery to your destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Prescott, AZ. Every carrier in our network must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your shipment begins, we verify that your assigned carrier’s insurance is valid and active. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their policy, giving you an extra layer of protection.

This means your vehicle is covered from pickup in Prescott through delivery to your destination. You can ship with confidence knowing your car is protected throughout the entire journey.

We recommend scheduling your car shipment from Prescott, AZ at least 1-2 weeks in advance for the best results. However, booking earlier gives you more advantages.

Here’s why advance booking helps:

• Better carrier availability: More time allows carriers to plan efficient routes through Prescott
• Lower costs: Carriers can combine your vehicle with other shipments, reducing your price
• Flexible pickup windows: You’ll have more options to choose dates that work for your schedule
• Less stress: You won’t need to rush or pay premium rates for last-minute service

That said, we can often accommodate shorter timeframes if needed. If you need faster service, expedited shipping is available, though it typically costs more.

Bottom line: Book as early as possible, but contact us even if your move is coming up soon. We’ll work to find the best solution for your timeline and budget.

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, but it’s safe and affordable. This is how most new cars are shipped from factories and is the most popular choice for standard vehicles.

Enclosed auto transport ships your vehicle inside a covered trailer, protecting it from weather, dust, and debris. It costs 50-60% more than open transport but provides extra security for high-value cars.

Choose open transport if: You have a standard daily-driver vehicle and want to save money. It’s reliable and used for 90% of all car shipments.

Choose enclosed transport if: You’re shipping a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic sports car, or any vehicle with custom paint or modifications that need maximum protection.

Both options are fully insured. For Prescott residents shipping vehicles, open transport works great for most situations. Learn more in our open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes! We offer door-to-door auto transport service to and from Prescott, AZ. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home or business and deliver it directly to your destination address.

When you book your shipment, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery locations. Our carrier will come to you, making the process as convenient as possible.

Important note for Prescott residents: Some areas in Prescott have narrow streets, steep hills, or low-hanging trees that large car carriers cannot safely navigate. If your location isn’t accessible for our trucks, don’t worry—we’ll work with you to find a nearby meeting spot like a shopping center, gas station, or parking lot. This is common in mountainous areas and ensures your vehicle stays safe during loading.

Our team will communicate with you throughout the process to make pickup and delivery 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!