Buford, GA Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Buford, GA is simple. Follow these key steps:

Clean your vehicle: Wash the exterior so you can document any existing damage with photos before shipping.

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and fragile items. These aren’t covered by insurance during transit.

Remove or secure accessories: Take off bike racks, spoilers, and other exterior accessories that could be damaged. Retract or remove antennas.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your vehicle is in good running condition with no leaks. Make sure the battery is charged.

Maintain low fuel: Keep your gas tank at about 1/4 full to reduce weight.

Provide a key: Have a working key ready for the carrier to load and unload your vehicle.

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

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

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when transporting from Buford, GA. Sherpa Auto Transport works only with licensed, insured carriers to protect your vehicle throughout the shipping process.

Every carrier in our network must carry:

• $1,000,000 in liability insurance
• $100,000 in cargo insurance

Before your shipment leaves Buford, we verify that the carrier’s insurance is valid and active. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their policy. This gives you an extra layer of protection and peace of mind.

Your vehicle is covered from pickup in Buford through delivery at your destination. If you have questions about insurance coverage, our team is happy to provide additional details.

We recommend scheduling your car pickup from Buford, GA at least 1-2 weeks in advance for the best results. However, booking earlier gives you more options and better rates.

Here’s why advance notice helps:

• Better carrier availability: More time allows carriers to plan routes through Buford and match your vehicle with other shipments heading the same direction.
• Lower prices: Last-minute bookings often cost more due to limited availability.
• Flexible scheduling: You’ll have more pickup date options to choose from.

That said, we can often accommodate rush shipments with as little as 24-48 hours notice, though this may come with expedited fees. If you need faster service, just let us know and we’ll work to find a solution.

Bottom line: Book as early as possible, but don’t worry if your timeline is tight—we’re here to help either way.

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 affordable option. Your vehicle is shipped on an open-air trailer alongside other cars, exposed to weather and road elements. It’s safe, reliable, and costs significantly less—making it perfect for most everyday vehicles.

Enclosed auto transport protects your vehicle inside a covered trailer, shielding it from weather, debris, and road dust. This option typically costs 50-60% more than open transport but is worth considering for luxury cars, classic vehicles, exotic sports cars, or any car with custom paint or high value.

For most Buford residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport offers excellent value and protection. However, if you’re transporting a special vehicle that requires extra care, enclosed transport provides peace of mind. Learn more in our open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service throughout Buford, GA and nationwide. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home or business and deliver it directly to your destination address.

Here’s how it works:

At Pickup: Our carrier will come to your specified address in Buford to load your vehicle. Whether you’re in the Sugar Hill area, near the Mall of Georgia, or anywhere else in Buford, we’ll coordinate a convenient pickup time.

At Delivery: Your vehicle will be delivered directly to your destination address, making the process as easy as possible.

Important Note: In some cases, large car carriers may not be able to access certain residential streets due to low-hanging trees, narrow roads, or tight turns. If this happens, our driver will work with you to arrange a nearby meeting spot like a shopping center parking lot or gas station. This is rare, but we always prioritize safety.

Door-to-door service is included in your quote at no extra charge. It’s the most popular option because it saves you time and hassle compared to terminal-to-terminal shipping.

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!