Mountain Brook, AL Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for shipping from Mountain Brook, AL is simple when you follow these key steps:

Remove Personal Items: Take out all personal belongings, toll passes, and fragile items. Car carriers are not responsible for items left inside your vehicle.

Clean Your Car: Wash your vehicle inside and out. This makes it easier to spot any existing damage during the inspection process.

Document Everything: Take clear photos of your car from all angles, noting any existing scratches, dents, or damage.

Check Fluids and Battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank), working brakes, and a charged battery. Your vehicle needs to start and drive onto the carrier.

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

Provide Working Keys: Have a spare key ready for the driver. Make sure all keys work for doors, ignition, and any alarms.

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

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Mountain Brook, AL. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before we assign your Mountain Brook vehicle shipment, we verify that the carrier’s insurance is current and valid. This protects your car throughout the entire transport process.

For added security, all our contracted carriers list Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This means we monitor coverage and ensure your vehicle stays protected from pickup in Mountain Brook to final delivery.

Your shipping quote includes this insurance coverage at no extra cost. You can ship with confidence knowing your vehicle is covered by comprehensive commercial insurance.

We recommend scheduling your car shipping pickup from Mountain Brook, AL at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and reliable service.

Here’s why booking early matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan efficient routes and bundle your vehicle with others
• More carrier options: Popular routes fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons
• Flexible scheduling: You’ll have more pickup date options to choose from

If you need rush shipping, we can often arrange pickup within 3-7 days, though this typically costs more. During busy periods like summer months or holidays, book even earlier if possible.

Pro tip: Mountain Brook’s location near Birmingham makes it easier to find carriers, but advance booking still ensures the smoothest experience for your vehicle transport.

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 is the most common and cost-effective method. Your car rides on an open trailer, exposed to weather and road debris. It’s safe for most vehicles and costs significantly less.

Enclosed auto transport provides full protection inside a covered trailer. Your vehicle is shielded from weather, dust, and road debris. This option costs 40-60% more than open transport.

Choose enclosed transport if you have:

• Classic or vintage cars
• Luxury vehicles over $75,000
• Custom paint jobs or modifications
• Convertibles with soft tops

For most standard vehicles shipping from Mountain Brook, open transport is perfectly safe and reliable. See our complete open vs enclosed guide to help you decide which option fits your needs and budget.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door auto transport service for Mountain Brook, AL residents. This means we pick up your car from your home or office and deliver it directly to your new address.

How it works: When you book with us, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come to you at both locations, making your move from Mountain Brook as easy as possible.

Important note: Some Mountain Brook neighborhoods have narrow streets or low-hanging trees that large transport trucks cannot navigate safely. If this happens, our driver will work with you to find a nearby meeting spot like a shopping center or wide street. This keeps your vehicle safe during loading and unloading.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle. No need to drive to a terminal or arrange extra transportation. 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!