Lawrence, KS Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Lawrence, KS is simple. Follow these key steps:

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and fragile items. Carriers typically don’t insure personal property left inside.

Clean your vehicle: Wash the exterior so you can document any existing damage with photos before shipping.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has enough fuel (about 1/4 tank), working brakes, and a charged battery so it can be loaded and unloaded.

Secure or remove accessories: Take off or secure loose parts like spoilers, bike racks, and antennas to prevent damage during transit.

Disable alarms: Turn off car alarms to avoid issues during transport.

Provide a working key: Have a key ready to give the driver for loading and unloading.

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

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Lawrence, KS. All carriers in our network must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your shipment begins, 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 Lawrence to final 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 Lawrence, KS at least 1-2 weeks in advance for the best results. However, booking earlier gives you more advantages.

Here’s why advance notice helps:

• Better carrier availability: More time allows carriers to plan efficient routes through Lawrence
• Lower costs: Carriers can bundle your vehicle with other shipments, reducing your price
• Flexible pickup windows: You’ll have more options to choose dates that work for your schedule

If you need faster service, we can often arrange pickup in 3-5 days, though this may cost more. For peak seasons (summer and early fall), book 3-4 weeks ahead when possible.

Bottom line: The sooner you book, the smoother your shipping experience will be. Contact us as soon as you know your moving dates to secure the best rates and availability.

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 exposes your vehicle to weather and road elements during transit. It’s the most common and affordable option, costing significantly less than enclosed transport. Your car will be safe and secure, just like the majority of vehicles shipped across the country every day.

Enclosed auto transport ships your vehicle inside a fully covered trailer, protecting it from weather, dust, and road debris. This option typically costs 50-60% more than open transport but offers maximum protection for high-value, classic, luxury, or custom vehicles.

For most Lawrence, KS residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport is the practical choice. Consider enclosed transport if you’re shipping a collector car, exotic vehicle, or any car with custom paint or modifications. Learn more in our open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes! We offer door-to-door auto transport service for Lawrence, KS residents. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home or business and deliver it directly to your destination address.

Here’s how it works:

Pickup: Our carrier will come to your specified address in Lawrence to load your vehicle. Whether you’re near the University of Kansas campus, in West Lawrence, or anywhere else in the area, we’ll coordinate a convenient pickup time with you.

Delivery: Your vehicle will be delivered right to your door at the destination address you provide.

Important note: In some cases, large car carriers may not be able to access narrow residential streets or areas with low-hanging trees and tight turns. If this happens in your Lawrence neighborhood, our driver will work with you to choose a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center parking lot or gas station. This ensures your vehicle stays safe and the process goes smoothly.

Door-to-door service is included in your quote at no extra charge. It’s the easiest and most popular shipping option we offer.

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!