Arlington Heights, IL Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Arlington Heights, IL is simple when you follow these key steps:

Remove Personal Items: Take out all personal belongings, including items in the glove compartment, trunk, and console. Car carriers are not insured for personal property.

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

Document Current Condition: Take photos of your vehicle from all angles, noting any existing scratches, dents, or damage.

Check Fluid Levels: Ensure your car has adequate oil, coolant, and brake fluid. Keep the gas tank between 1/4 and 1/2 full.

Remove or Secure Loose Items: Take off toll transponders, GPS devices, and any loose exterior accessories like spoilers or bike racks that could be damaged.

Provide Working Keys: Make sure you have a spare key available for the driver to move your vehicle on and off the carrier.

For complete preparation guidelines, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures your Arlington Heights vehicle transport goes smoothly.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Arlington Heights, IL. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your Arlington Heights vehicle shipment begins, we verify that your carrier’s insurance is active and valid. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their policy for extra protection.

This means your car is covered from pickup in Arlington Heights through delivery at your destination. Our insurance requirements exceed industry standards to give you peace of mind during transport.

For car shipping from Arlington Heights, IL, we recommend booking at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and preferred pickup dates.

Here’s why early booking helps:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan routes more efficiently when they have advance notice
• More availability: Popular routes fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons
• Flexible scheduling: You’ll have more pickup date options to choose from

If you need faster service, we do offer expedited shipping with 2-7 days notice, though this typically costs more. For the most affordable and stress-free experience shipping your vehicle from Arlington Heights, book as early as possible.

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 alongside other vehicles, exposed to weather and road debris. This method is safe and reliable for most everyday vehicles.

Enclosed transport provides full protection inside a covered trailer. It costs 40-60% more than open transport but shields your vehicle from weather, dirt, and road hazards. This option is ideal for luxury cars, classic vehicles, or cars with custom paint jobs.

For most Arlington Heights residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport offers excellent value. However, if you’re moving a high-value car or want maximum protection, enclosed transport is worth the extra cost. Learn more about open vs enclosed auto transport to help you decide which option fits your needs and budget.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door auto transport service for Arlington Heights, IL residents. This means we pick up your vehicle directly from your home or office and deliver it to your exact destination address.

How it works: When you book your shipment, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come to your location in Arlington Heights to collect your vehicle and transport it directly to your destination.

In some cases, large car carriers cannot access narrow streets or areas with low-hanging branches in certain Arlington Heights neighborhoods. If this happens, our driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center or wide street. This ensures your vehicle stays protected while making pickup possible.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle compared to terminal-to-terminal shipping. You won’t need to drive to a shipping yard or arrange extra transportation. Most Arlington Heights customers can use this convenient service without any issues.

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!