Lafayette, IN Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Lafayette, IN is simple. Follow these key steps:

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

Clean your vehicle: Wash your car inside and out. This makes it easier to document any existing damage during inspection.

Check for leaks and mechanical issues: Ensure your vehicle runs properly with no fluid leaks. Inflate tires to the correct pressure.

Remove or secure loose parts: Take off toll tags, GPS devices, and any exterior accessories like bike racks or spoilers that could get damaged.

Document the condition: Take photos of your vehicle from all angles before pickup.

Leave only a quarter tank of gas: This reduces weight while ensuring enough fuel for loading and unloading.

Provide a working key: Make sure the carrier has a key and that all locks work properly.

For complete details, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps will ensure a smooth pickup and delivery experience.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Lafayette, IN. Every carrier in our network must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before we assign your shipment, we verify that the carrier’s insurance is active and valid. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their policy. This gives you extra protection and peace of mind.

Your vehicle is covered from pickup in Lafayette through delivery at your destination. If you’d like to review the carrier’s insurance certificate before transport, just ask—we’re happy to provide it.

We recommend scheduling your car shipment from Lafayette, IN at least 1-2 weeks in advance for the best results. However, booking earlier gives you more advantages.

Here’s why early booking helps:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan routes more efficiently and often offer lower rates
• More carrier options: You’ll have access to more available drivers in the Lafayette area
• Flexible scheduling: You can choose pickup dates that work best for you
• Route bundling: Carriers can combine your shipment with others heading the same direction, reducing costs

Need to ship on short notice? We can often arrange pickups within 2-5 days, though this may limit your options and affect pricing. If you have flexible dates, booking 3-4 weeks ahead is ideal.

Contact us as soon as you know your moving dates. We’ll work with you to find the best solution for your timeline and budget.

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. Your car is exposed to weather and road debris during transit. This is the most common and affordable option, used for about 90% of vehicle shipments.

Enclosed auto transport protects your vehicle inside a covered trailer. Your car is shielded from weather, dust, and road debris. This premium service costs 50-60% more than open transport.

Most Lafayette residents choose open transport. It’s safe, reliable, and cost-effective for everyday vehicles. Consider enclosed transport if you’re shipping a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic sports car, or a car with custom paint work. The extra protection is worth the cost for high-value vehicles.

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

Yes! We offer door-to-door auto transport service in Lafayette, IN. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or any address you choose and deliver it directly to your destination.

Here’s how it works: When you book your shipment, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come directly to those locations to load and unload your vehicle. This saves you time and eliminates the need to drive to a terminal.

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. This can happen in residential neighborhoods or areas with restrictions. If this occurs, our driver will contact you to arrange a nearby meeting spot, such as a shopping center parking lot or gas station. This is rare, but we want you to be prepared.

Door-to-door service is included in our standard pricing and is the most popular option for customers shipping vehicles to or from Lafayette.

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!