Glendale, AZ Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Glendale, AZ is simple but important. Start by removing all personal items from inside your car – carriers are not responsible for personal belongings and they add extra weight. Take out toll passes, GPS devices, and any loose items that could shift during transport.

Clean your vehicle inside and out before pickup. This makes it easier to spot any existing damage during the inspection. Take photos of your car from all angles as documentation.

Make sure your car has no more than a quarter tank of gas – this reduces weight and meets safety requirements. Check that your battery is charged, tires are properly inflated, and there are no fluid leaks.

Remove or secure exterior accessories like bike racks, spoilers, or antenna toppers that could be damaged. Disable your car alarm to prevent issues during loading.

Finally, have a spare key ready for the driver and ensure someone will be available for both pickup and delivery. For complete preparation details, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Glendale, AZ with Sherpa Auto Transport. We require all our carriers to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage that protects your vehicle throughout the entire transport process.

Here’s what covers your vehicle:

• $1,000,000 minimum liability insurance – Protects against accidents and damages
• $100,000 minimum cargo insurance – Covers your specific vehicle during transport
• Verified coverage – We check that insurance is valid and active for your shipment dates

For added protection, all our contracted carriers list Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policies. This means we monitor coverage directly and ensure your Glendale vehicle shipment meets our high insurance standards.

Your vehicle is protected from pickup in Glendale through delivery at your destination. Our insurance requirements exceed industry standards, giving you peace of mind during your car shipping experience.

We recommend booking your car shipping service from Glendale, AZ at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you better options and pricing.

Here’s why early booking helps:

• Better carrier availability: Popular routes from Glendale fill up quickly
• Lower costs: Carriers can group your car with others going the same direction
• Flexible pickup dates: More time means more scheduling options

During busy seasons (summer and fall), consider booking 3-4 weeks ahead. If you need last-minute service, we can often accommodate rush orders, but expect higher rates and limited carrier choices.

Pro tip: Book as soon as you know your moving dates. You can always adjust pickup times later if needed.

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 transport is the most common and budget-friendly option where your car is loaded onto an open trailer alongside other vehicles. Your car is exposed to weather and road debris, but it’s perfectly safe for most everyday vehicles.

Enclosed transport costs 40-60% more but provides complete protection inside a covered trailer. This is ideal for luxury cars, classic vehicles, or cars with custom paint jobs that need extra protection from Glendale’s desert dust and sun.

Most customers shipping from Glendale choose open transport since it’s reliable and cost-effective. However, if you’re moving a high-value vehicle or want maximum protection, enclosed transport is worth the extra cost. See our complete open vs enclosed guide for more details.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers convenient door-to-door auto transport service for Glendale, AZ residents. When you book your car shipment, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come directly to your home or office in Glendale to collect your vehicle and deliver it to your destination.

In most cases, we can pick up and drop off at your exact address. However, if your street has restrictions like low-hanging branches, narrow roads, or weight limits that prevent our large transport trucks from safely accessing your location, we’ll work with you to find a nearby alternative. This might be a local shopping center, gas station, or parking lot within a few blocks of your address.

This door-to-door service saves you time and hassle compared to terminal-to-terminal shipping, where you’d need to drop off and pick up your vehicle at specific facilities. With Sherpa’s door-to-door option, your car shipping experience is as convenient 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!