Gainesville, GA Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Gainesville, GA is simple when you follow these key steps:

Remove personal items: Take out all personal belongings, including toll passes, garage door openers, and any fragile items. Car carriers are not responsible for personal property.

Clean your vehicle: Wash your car inside and out. This makes it easier to spot any existing damage during the pre-transport inspection.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your gas tank is no more than 1/4 full to reduce weight. Make sure your battery is charged and all fluids are at proper levels.

Remove accessories: Take off any loose exterior items like bike racks, spoilers, or antennas that could be damaged during transport.

Provide working keys: Have a spare key ready for the driver. Your vehicle needs to start and move for loading and unloading.

For complete preparation guidelines, check our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps will help ensure your car arrives safely at its destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Gainesville, GA with Sherpa Auto Transport.

Every carrier in our network must carry:

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

Before your Gainesville pickup, we verify that your carrier’s insurance is current and valid. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their policy for extra protection.

This means your vehicle is covered from the moment it’s loaded in Gainesville until it reaches its destination. Our insurance requirements exceed industry standards to give you peace of mind during transport.

If you have questions about coverage or need insurance documentation, our team is here to help throughout your Gainesville car shipping experience.

For car shipping from Gainesville, GA, we recommend booking your pickup service at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and flexible scheduling options.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better carrier availability: More carriers can bid on your shipment
• Lower costs: Carriers can bundle your car with other vehicles heading the same direction
• Flexible pickup dates: You’ll have more scheduling options that work with your timeline

While we can often arrange last-minute pickups from Gainesville, booking early ensures smoother service and better prices. If you need rush shipping, we offer expedited services with pickup typically within 1-3 business days.

Peak season tip: During busy times (summer months and holidays), book 3-4 weeks ahead for the best results.

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

Enclosed transport protects your car inside a covered trailer. It costs 40-60% more than open transport but shields your vehicle from weather, dust, and road debris. This option is ideal for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs.

For most Gainesville, GA residents, open transport works perfectly fine. Choose enclosed transport only if you have a high-value vehicle or want maximum protection. See our open vs enclosed auto transport guide for a detailed comparison.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door service for Gainesville, GA residents. This means we pick up your car from your home or office and deliver it directly to your chosen address at your destination.

When you book with us, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery locations. Our experienced carriers will do their best to reach these exact spots. However, some Gainesville neighborhoods have narrow streets, low-hanging branches, or weight restrictions that large car carriers can’t navigate safely.

If your specific address isn’t accessible, don’t worry. Our driver will work with you to find a convenient nearby location like a shopping center, gas station, or open parking lot – usually within a few miles of your home. This ensures your vehicle stays safe while making pickup and delivery as easy as possible for you.

Door-to-door service is included in most of our Gainesville auto transport quotes at no extra charge, making it the most popular choice for Georgia residents.

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!