Arlington, MA Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Arlington, MA is simple. Follow these key steps:

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

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

Check for leaks and mechanical issues: Make sure your car runs properly. Fix any fluid leaks before pickup.

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

Maintain fuel level: Keep your gas tank at about 1/4 full. This reduces weight while ensuring the driver can load and unload your vehicle.

Remove or secure accessories: Take off custom antennas, spoilers, bike racks, and other exterior items that could get damaged.

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

For more detailed guidance, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Taking these steps will help ensure a smooth pickup from Arlington and safe delivery to your destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when transporting from Arlington, MA. Every carrier in our network must carry a minimum of $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 in good standing. 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 during your Arlington vehicle transport.

Your quote includes this insurance coverage at no additional cost. If you’d like to review the carrier’s insurance certificate before shipping, just ask—we’re happy to provide it.

We recommend booking your car shipment from Arlington, MA at least 1-2 weeks in advance. This gives carriers time to plan efficient routes and find other vehicles heading in the same direction, which helps keep your costs down.

That said, the earlier you book, the better. Scheduling 3-4 weeks ahead gives you more carrier options and flexibility with pickup dates. This is especially important during busy seasons like summer and early fall when demand is higher.

If you need faster service, we also offer expedited shipping with pickup available in as little as 24-48 hours, though this comes at a premium price.

Quick tip: Flexible pickup windows (2-3 days instead of a specific date) make it easier for carriers to fit your vehicle into their schedule, often resulting in faster pickup and better rates.

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 an open-air trailer that carries multiple vehicles at once. Your car is exposed to weather and road debris, but it’s the most affordable and popular option. Most vehicles shipped to and from Arlington, MA use open transport—it’s safe, reliable, and costs significantly less.

Enclosed auto transport ships your vehicle inside a covered trailer, protecting it from weather, dust, and road debris. This option costs 50-60% more than open transport but is ideal for luxury cars, classics, exotic vehicles, or cars with custom paint jobs.

For most standard vehicles, open transport is perfectly safe and cost-effective. Choose enclosed transport only if your vehicle requires extra protection due to high value or special modifications. Learn more in our open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

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

Here’s how it works:

At Pickup: The carrier will come to your Arlington address to load your vehicle. Whether you’re in Arlington Heights or near the Minuteman Bikeway, we’ll coordinate a convenient pickup time.

At Delivery: Your car will be delivered right to your door at the destination address you provide.

Important Note: In some cases, large car carriers cannot access narrow streets or areas with low-hanging trees and tight turns. Arlington has many residential streets with these features. If your street isn’t accessible, the driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a parking lot or main road. This happens rarely, but we’ll communicate with you every step of the way.

Door-to-door service makes car shipping simple and stress-free. You won’t need to drive to a terminal or arrange extra transportation.

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!