Aurora, IL Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Aurora, IL 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, and loose items. These aren’t covered by insurance during transit.

Check for leaks: Make sure your car has no fluid leaks and the battery is secure.

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

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

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

Remove accessories: Take off or secure any custom parts, bike racks, or spoilers that could get damaged.

For complete preparation details, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures a smooth pickup from Aurora and safe delivery to your destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Aurora, IL. Every carrier in our network must carry a minimum of $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. This ensures your vehicle is protected throughout the entire journey from Aurora.

For added peace of mind, all our contracted carriers list Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This gives you an extra layer of protection during transport.

If you have questions about insurance coverage for your specific vehicle, our team is happy to provide additional details before you book.

We recommend scheduling your pickup from Aurora, IL at least 1-2 weeks in advance for the best rates and availability. However, booking earlier gives you more options.

Here’s why advance notice helps:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan routes and combine shipments, which lowers costs
• More carrier options: You’ll have access to more qualified carriers traveling through Aurora
• Flexible scheduling: You can choose pickup dates that work best for your timeline

Need faster service? We also offer expedited shipping with as little as 24-48 hours notice, though this typically costs more. For most customers, booking 1-2 weeks ahead strikes the perfect balance between convenience and value.

Pro tip: If you’re moving during peak season (summer months or end of month), book 3-4 weeks early to secure your preferred dates.

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.

The main difference comes down to protection and price. Open transport uses an open-air trailer (like you see hauling cars on the highway) and costs less. Your vehicle is exposed to weather and road debris during transit, but this method is safe, reliable, and used for about 90% of all car shipments.

Enclosed transport ships your vehicle inside a covered trailer, providing complete protection from weather, dust, and debris. This premium option typically costs 40-60% more than open transport, but it’s worth considering for luxury vehicles, classic cars, exotic sports cars, or any vehicle with custom paint or modifications.

For most Aurora residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport offers excellent value and safety. However, if you’re moving a high-value or collectible car, enclosed transport provides peace of mind. Learn more in our open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes, we offer convenient door-to-door auto transport service to and from Aurora, IL. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or any address you choose in Aurora and deliver it directly to your destination address.

When you book your shipment, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery locations. Our assigned carrier will come right to you, saving you the hassle of driving to a terminal or drop-off point.

What if the truck can’t access my street?

Sometimes large car carriers can’t navigate narrow streets, low-hanging trees, or tight residential areas in Aurora. If this happens, your driver will contact you to arrange a nearby meeting spot like a shopping center parking lot or gas station. This is still considered door-to-door service, and we’ll work with you to find the most convenient alternative location.

Door-to-door service is included in most quotes at no extra charge, making it the easiest way to ship your car from Aurora, IL.

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!