Preparing your vehicle for shipping from Arizona to North Carolina is simple but important. First, remove all personal items from inside your car – carriers are not responsible for personal belongings and they add unnecessary 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 helps you spot any existing damage during the inspection process. Take photos of your car from multiple angles as documentation.

Make sure your car is in good running condition with less than a quarter tank of gas. Remove or secure any exterior accessories like bike racks, spoilers, or antenna toppers that could be damaged. Disable your car alarm and provide a working key to the driver.

For detailed preparation steps, check our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these simple steps ensures your Arizona to North Carolina car shipment goes smoothly and your vehicle arrives safely at its destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Arizona to North Carolina. 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. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their policy. This gives you extra protection throughout your Arizona to North Carolina car shipping journey.

Your vehicle is covered from pickup to delivery. If any damage occurs during transport, the carrier’s insurance will handle the claim. We work with you to ensure the process goes smoothly.

For car shipping from Arizona to North Carolina, we recommend scheduling your pickup at least 2-3 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you better options and pricing.

Here’s why early booking helps:

• Better carrier availability – More drivers can fit your route into their schedule
• Lower costs – Carriers can bundle your car with other shipments heading the same direction
• Flexible pickup dates – You’ll have more time slots to choose from

If you need faster service, we offer expedited shipping options. But for the best rates and smoothest experience on this popular Arizona to North Carolina route, book as early as possible.

Pro tip: Peak moving seasons (summer and early fall) fill up faster, so add extra time during these busy periods.

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 rides on an open trailer alongside other vehicles. Your car is exposed to weather and road debris, but it’s safe and reliable for most vehicles.

Enclosed transport protects your car inside a covered trailer, shielding it from weather, dust, and road debris during the long trip from Arizona to North Carolina. This option costs 40-60% more than open transport.

Choose enclosed transport if you have:

• A luxury, classic, or exotic car
• A vehicle with custom paint or modifications
• A car worth over $50,000

For most standard vehicles making the Arizona to North Carolina journey, open transport works perfectly fine and saves you money. See our complete open vs enclosed transport guide for more details.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door service for car shipping from Arizona to North Carolina. This means we pick up your vehicle at your home or office in Arizona and deliver it directly to your new address in North Carolina.

Here’s how it works: When you book your shipment, simply provide your pickup address in Arizona and your delivery address in North Carolina. Our carrier will come to both locations to handle your vehicle. This saves you time and eliminates the need to drive to terminals or drop-off points.

In some cases, large trucks cannot access certain residential areas due to low-hanging branches, narrow streets, or HOA restrictions. If this happens, our driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center or gas station. We always prioritize your convenience while ensuring safe transport of your vehicle.

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!