Plainfield, IL Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Plainfield, IL is simple but important. Start by removing all personal items from inside your car, including toll passes, electronics, and fragile objects. These items aren’t covered by insurance during transit.

Next, clean your vehicle inside and out. This helps you spot any existing damage during the pre-transport inspection. Remove or secure loose exterior items like antennas, spoilers, or bike racks that could get damaged.

Make sure your car has less than a quarter tank of gas – this reduces weight and meets safety requirements. Check that your battery is charged and your tires are properly inflated.

Finally, have a spare key ready for the driver and take photos of your vehicle from all angles. For complete preparation details, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Plainfield, IL. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your Plainfield 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 Plainfield through delivery at your destination. Our insurance requirements exceed industry standards to give you peace of mind during transport.

For car shipping from Plainfield, IL, 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 helps:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan efficient routes and bundle shipments
• More availability: Popular pickup dates fill up quickly
• Less stress: You’ll have backup options if your first choice isn’t available

That said, Sherpa Auto Transport can often accommodate last-minute requests from Plainfield within 3-7 days, though this may limit your carrier options and pricing. For the smoothest experience, book as early as possible once you know your moving timeline.

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. This works great for everyday vehicles and most car shipments from Plainfield, IL.

Enclosed transport costs 40-60% more but provides full protection inside a covered trailer. Choose this for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs that need extra care during shipping.

Most Plainfield residents pick open transport since it’s reliable and budget-friendly. Only consider enclosed if your vehicle is worth over $50,000 or has special value you can’t risk damaging. See our open vs enclosed auto transport guide for more details on which option fits your needs.

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

When you book your car shipment, simply provide us with your pickup and delivery addresses in Plainfield. Our carrier will come to your location at the scheduled time. This saves you from driving to a terminal or meeting point.

However, some residential streets in Plainfield may have restrictions for large transport trucks. If your street has low-hanging branches, tight turns, or parking limitations, our driver will contact you to arrange pickup at a nearby safe location like a shopping center or gas station. This ensures both safety and efficiency.

Door-to-door service is included in our standard pricing. You don’t pay extra for this convenience. Most customers in Plainfield choose this option because it’s the easiest way to ship their car.

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!