Boise City, ID Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Boise City, ID is simple. Follow these steps to ensure a smooth pickup:

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings from inside your car. Carriers are not insured for personal items, and extra weight can cause issues.

Clean your vehicle: Wash your car so you can document its condition with photos before shipping.

Check for leaks and mechanical issues: Make sure your vehicle runs properly and has no fluid leaks. Inform your carrier of any problems.

Secure or remove loose parts: Take off or secure antennas, spoilers, bike racks, and toll passes. Remove or fold in side mirrors if needed.

Maintain proper fuel level: Keep your gas tank between 1/4 and 1/2 full. This reduces weight while ensuring the vehicle can be loaded and unloaded.

Provide a working key: Make sure you have a key available for the driver.

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

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Boise City, ID. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers 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 valid and current. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their policy for added protection.

This means your vehicle is covered throughout the entire journey from Boise City. You can ship with confidence knowing that comprehensive insurance protection is included in your quote at no extra cost.

We recommend scheduling your car shipment from Boise City at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you more options and better rates.

Here’s why advance notice helps:

• More carrier availability: Carriers can plan routes and bundle your vehicle with others heading in the same direction
• Better pricing: Last-minute bookings often cost more due to limited availability
• Flexible scheduling: You’ll have more pickup date options to choose from

If you need faster service, we offer expedited shipping with pickup possible in as little as 24-48 hours. Keep in mind this option costs more than standard scheduling.

Best practice: Book as soon as you know your moving dates. This ensures the smoothest experience and the best value for your Boise City car shipment.

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 open-air trailers that carry multiple vehicles at once. This is the most common and affordable option, typically costing 40-60% less than enclosed transport. Your vehicle is exposed to weather and road debris during transit, but it’s perfectly safe for most standard vehicles.

Enclosed auto transport ships your car in a fully covered trailer, protecting it from weather, dust, and road debris. This premium option costs more but is ideal for luxury cars, classic vehicles, exotic cars, or any vehicle with custom paint or high value.

For most Boise City residents shipping everyday vehicles, open transport offers excellent value and reliability. Choose enclosed transport if your vehicle is worth over $100,000 or requires extra protection. Learn more in our open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service to and from Boise City, ID. This is our most popular shipping option because it’s convenient and hassle-free.

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

Important to know: In some cases, large car carriers may not be able to access certain streets due to low-hanging trees, narrow roads, or tight turns—especially in residential neighborhoods. If this happens, our driver will contact you to arrange a nearby meeting spot, like a grocery store parking lot or main intersection. This is standard practice and ensures your vehicle is transported safely.

Most customers in Boise City experience true door-to-door service without any issues. We’ll work with you every step of the way to make your car shipping experience as smooth as possible.

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!