Kansas City, KS Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Kansas City, KS is simple but important. Start by removing all personal items from inside your car, including toll passes, GPS devices, and any fragile items that could break during transit. Make sure to have a spare key ready for the carrier driver.

Next, remove or secure any loose exterior parts like spoilers, antennas, or bike racks that could get damaged. Check your gas tank – keep it between 1/4 and 1/2 full to reduce weight while ensuring the carrier can move your vehicle as needed.

Finally, document your car’s condition with photos before pickup. This helps protect you and ensures a smooth delivery process. For complete preparation details, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page.

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

Before your Kansas City 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 comprehensive coverage protects your vehicle throughout the entire transport process – from pickup in Kansas City to final delivery at your destination.

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

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better availability: More carriers can fit your route into their schedules
• Lower costs: Carriers can bundle your car with other shipments heading the same direction
• Flexible timing: You’ll have more pickup window options to choose from

If you need faster service, we do offer expedited shipping with as little as 24-48 hours notice, though this comes at a premium price. For the most stress-free experience, book early and let us find the perfect carrier match for your Kansas City 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 is the most common and cost-effective option. Your car travels on an open trailer alongside other vehicles, exposed to weather and road debris. This method is safe and reliable for most everyday vehicles.

Enclosed auto transport provides complete protection inside a covered trailer. Your car is shielded from weather, dust, and road debris during transport from Kansas City, KS. This premium service typically costs 40-60% more than open transport.

Choose enclosed transport if you have:

• Classic or vintage cars
• Luxury vehicles
• Custom paint jobs or modifications
• High-value sports cars

For most standard vehicles leaving Kansas City, open transport offers excellent value and safety. Learn more in our detailed open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service for Kansas City, KS residents. This means we pick up your car from your home or office and deliver it directly to your chosen destination address.

When you book with Sherpa Auto Transport, simply provide us with your pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come to your location in Kansas City to collect your vehicle and transport it to your new address. This saves you time and hassle compared to dropping off your car at a terminal.

In some cases, large trucks cannot access certain streets due to low bridges, narrow roads, or parking restrictions. If this happens in your Kansas City neighborhood, our driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center or gas station. We always prioritize safety while keeping pickup and delivery as convenient as possible for you.

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!