Peoria, IL Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Peoria, IL is simple but important. First, remove all personal items from inside your car, including electronics, documents, and loose change. Take out any toll transponders like I-PASS devices to avoid fees during transport.

Next, clean your vehicle inside and out. This helps with the inspection process and makes it easier to spot any existing damage. Remove or secure external accessories like bike racks, spoilers, or antenna toppers that could get damaged or fall off during transit.

Make sure your car has less than a quarter tank of gas – this reduces weight and meets safety requirements. Ensure your battery is charged and your car starts easily, as drivers need to load and unload your vehicle.

Finally, disable your car alarm and provide a working key to the carrier. Take photos of your vehicle before pickup for your records. For complete preparation details, check our Vehicle Shipping Tips page.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Peoria, IL with Sherpa Auto Transport.

Every carrier in our network must carry:

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

Before your Peoria 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 vehicle is covered from pickup in Peoria until delivery at your destination. You can ship with confidence knowing your car is protected throughout the entire transport process.

For car shipping from Peoria, 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
• More options: Greater selection of available carriers
• Flexible scheduling: Higher chance of getting your preferred dates

If you need rush service, we can often arrange pickup within 2-5 days, though this may cost more. During peak seasons (summer and early fall), book even earlier if possible.

Ready to ship? Contact Sherpa Auto Transport today for a free quote and to secure your Peoria pickup date.

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 budget-friendly option. Your car rides on an open trailer alongside other vehicles, exposed to weather and road debris. It’s safe and reliable for most everyday cars.

Enclosed transport protects your vehicle inside a covered trailer, shielding it from weather, dust, and road debris. This premium service costs 40-60% more than open transport but is worth it for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs.

Most Peoria residents choose open transport for regular cars. Consider enclosed transport if your vehicle is worth over $50,000 or has sentimental value. Both options provide full insurance coverage during transport.

Learn more in our detailed open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door auto transport service to and from Peoria, IL. This means we pick up your car from your home, office, or any address you choose and deliver it directly to your destination.

When you book your shipment, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses in Peoria or anywhere else in the country. Our carrier will come right to your location – no need to drive to a terminal or depot.

In some cases, large trucks cannot access certain streets due to low bridges, narrow roads, or local restrictions. If this happens in your Peoria neighborhood, our driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center or wide street. This ensures your car gets picked up and delivered as close to your door as possible.

Door-to-door service is included in our standard pricing and makes car shipping hassle-free for Peoria 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!