Elkhart, IN Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for shipping from Elkhart, IN is simple but important. Here’s what you need to do:

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, including items in the glove box, trunk, and under seats. Carriers are not responsible for personal property.

Clean your car: Wash the exterior so you can easily spot any damage during inspection. Take photos of your vehicle from all angles.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has less than a quarter tank of gas, but enough to drive on and off the carrier. Make sure the battery is charged and secure.

Remove accessories: Take off toll tags, GPS devices, bike racks, and any loose exterior items that could fall off during transport.

Provide a working key: Give the driver a spare key. Make sure your car starts and can be put in neutral for loading.

For complete preparation guidelines, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps will help ensure a smooth pickup from Elkhart and safe delivery to your destination.

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

Before your Elkhart vehicle shipment begins, we verify that your carrier’s insurance is active and valid. This protects your car throughout the entire transport process.

For added security, all our contracted carriers list Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policies. This means we can directly monitor coverage and ensure your vehicle stays protected from pickup in Elkhart to final delivery.

You’ll receive insurance documentation before your shipment starts, giving you peace of mind for your Elkhart car transport.

For car shipping from Elkhart, IN, we recommend booking your pickup service at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you the best results.

Here’s why advance booking helps:

• Better carrier availability: More drivers can fit your route into their schedule
• Lower costs: Carriers can group your car with others going the same way
• Flexible pickup dates: You’ll have more options to choose from

If you need service in less than a week, don’t worry – we can often arrange expedited pickup for an additional fee. Peak seasons like summer and winter holidays may require longer lead times.

Pro tip: Book as soon as you know your moving dates. This gives Sherpa Auto Transport the best chance to find you an affordable, reliable carrier for your Elkhart pickup.

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 8-10 vehicles at once. This is the most common and affordable option, costing about 50% less than enclosed transport. Your car will be exposed to weather and road debris during the journey from or to Elkhart, IN, but it’s perfectly safe for most everyday vehicles.

Enclosed auto transport protects your vehicle inside a covered trailer, shielding it from weather, dust, and road debris. This premium service costs more but is worth it for luxury cars, classic vehicles, or cars with custom paint jobs. Only 2-6 cars fit on each enclosed trailer.

Most customers shipping to or from Elkhart choose open transport because it’s reliable and budget-friendly. Consider enclosed transport if your vehicle is worth over $50,000 or has special value to you. Check our complete open vs enclosed guide for more details.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door service for car shipping to and from Elkhart, IN. This means we pick up your vehicle from your home or office and deliver it directly to your new address.

When you book with us, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses in Elkhart. Our carrier will come right to your location – no need to drive to a terminal or depot. This saves you time and makes the whole process much easier.

In some cases, large car carriers cannot access certain streets due to low bridges, narrow roads, or tight turns. If this happens in your Elkhart neighborhood, our driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center or gas station. We always try to get as close to your door as possible.

Door-to-door service is included in our standard pricing, so you won’t pay extra for this convenience. It’s just one more way we make car shipping simple for Elkhart 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!