Marietta, GA Car Shipping

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

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

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and fragile items. Most carriers don’t insure personal items left in the vehicle.

Check for leaks and mechanical issues: Ensure your car runs properly and has no fluid leaks. Notify the carrier of any issues beforehand.

Disable alarms: Turn off car alarms to avoid disruptions during transport.

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

Maintain low fuel: Keep your gas tank at about a quarter full to reduce weight while ensuring the driver can load and unload your vehicle.

Provide a key: Have a working key ready for the carrier.

For more detailed guidance, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Marietta, GA. All carriers in our network must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your shipment begins, we verify that the carrier’s insurance is current and valid. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their policy for added protection.

This means your vehicle is covered from pickup in Marietta through delivery at your destination. You’ll receive a copy of the carrier’s insurance certificate before transport begins, giving you peace of mind throughout the shipping process.

We recommend scheduling your car shipping from Marietta, GA at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you the best results.

Here’s why early booking helps:

• Better carrier availability: More carriers can fit your route into their schedules
• Lower prices: Carriers can bundle your vehicle with others heading the same direction
• Flexible pickup windows: You’ll have more options to choose dates that work for you

If you need last-minute shipping, we can often accommodate pickups within 2-5 days. Keep in mind this may cost more and limit your carrier options.

For the smoothest experience, contact us as soon as you know your moving dates. We’ll work with you to find the best pickup time for your schedule and budget.

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 uses an open-air trailer that carries multiple vehicles at once. This is the most common and affordable option, costing significantly less than enclosed transport. Your vehicle is exposed to weather and road debris during transit, but it’s perfectly safe for most everyday vehicles.

Enclosed auto transport ships your car in a fully covered trailer, protecting it from weather, dust, and road debris. This premium service typically costs 50-60% more than open transport. It’s ideal for luxury cars, classic vehicles, exotic sports cars, or any car with custom features you want to protect.

For most Marietta residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport works great and saves money. Choose enclosed if you’re moving a high-value or collectible car. Learn more in our open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service throughout Marietta, GA and nationwide. This is our most popular option because it saves you time and hassle.

Here’s how it works: When you book your shipment, you provide your pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come directly to your home, office, or specified location in Marietta to pick up your vehicle. When delivery time comes, they’ll bring it right to your door at the destination.

In some cases, large car carriers cannot access certain Marietta neighborhoods due to narrow streets, low-hanging trees, or tight turns. If this happens, don’t worry—your driver will contact you to arrange a nearby meeting spot like a shopping center parking lot or gas station. This is rare, but we want you to know what to expect.

Door-to-door service is included in your quote at no extra charge. It’s the easiest way to ship your car from Marietta.

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!