Prescott, AZ Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Prescott, AZ is simple but important. First, remove all personal items from inside your car – carriers are not insured for personal belongings. Take out toll passes, GPS devices, and any loose items that could shift during transport.

Clean your vehicle inside and out before pickup. This helps you spot any existing damage during the inspection. Remove or secure exterior accessories like bike racks, spoilers, or custom antennas that could get damaged.

Make sure your car has less than a quarter tank of gas – this reduces weight and meets safety requirements. Disable your car alarm and provide a working key to the driver.

Finally, document your car’s condition with photos before the carrier arrives. Check our complete Vehicle Shipping Tips guide for a detailed preparation checklist. Following these steps ensures a smooth pickup from Prescott and safe delivery to your destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Prescott, 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 protects your vehicle:

• $1,000,000 minimum liability insurance – covers accidents and third-party damages
• $100,000 minimum cargo insurance – specifically protects your vehicle during transport
• Verified coverage – we confirm each carrier’s insurance is active and valid before pickup

For added protection, all contracted carriers must list Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This means we’re directly notified of any policy changes and can ensure continuous coverage from Prescott pickup to final delivery.

Your vehicle is protected from the moment it’s loaded onto the carrier truck until it’s safely delivered to your destination.

We recommend booking your car shipping service from Prescott, AZ at least 2-3 weeks in advance. However, the earlier you book, the better your chances of securing competitive rates and preferred pickup dates.

Here’s why advance booking matters for Prescott shipments:

• Better carrier availability: Prescott is a smaller market, so carriers need time to plan routes and bundle shipments
• Lower costs: Early booking allows carriers to optimize their routes, often resulting in better pricing
• Flexible scheduling: More time means more options for pickup windows that work with your timeline

If you need last-minute shipping (less than one week), we can still help, but expect higher costs and limited carrier options. For the best experience shipping from Prescott, plan ahead and book early.

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 uses open trailers where your car is exposed to weather and road debris. It’s the most common and affordable option, costing about 50% less than enclosed transport.

Enclosed transport protects your vehicle inside a covered trailer, shielding it from weather, dust, and road debris. This premium service costs more but is ideal for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs.

For most everyday vehicles shipping to or from Prescott, AZ, open transport works perfectly fine. However, if you’re moving a high-value car or want maximum protection during transport, enclosed shipping is worth the extra cost. Our open vs enclosed auto transport guide has more details to help you choose the right option for your needs.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door service for car shipping to and from Prescott, AZ. This means we pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or preferred location and deliver it directly to your destination address.

When you book with us, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses in Prescott. Our carrier will come right to your location – no need to drive to a terminal or depot. This saves you time and makes the entire process much easier.

However, some Prescott neighborhoods have narrow streets, low-hanging branches, or parking restrictions that make it unsafe for large car carriers. If this happens, our driver will work with you to find a nearby safe location like a shopping center or gas station – usually just a few blocks away.

Door-to-door service is included in our standard pricing for Prescott auto transport. There are no hidden fees for this convenience.

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!