Lafayette, LA Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Lafayette, LA is simple but important. First, remove all personal items from inside your car, including toll passes, GPS devices, and any fragile items that could break during transit.

Clean your vehicle inside and out before pickup. This makes it easier to spot any existing damage during the inspection. Take photos of your car from all angles as proof of its condition.

Make sure your car is in running condition with less than a quarter tank of gas. Remove or secure any loose exterior items like bike racks, spoilers, or antenna toppers that could be damaged or fall off.

Have a spare key ready for the driver, as they’ll need to move your vehicle on and off the carrier. Finally, disable your car alarm to prevent it from going off during transport.

For complete details, check our Vehicle Shipping Tips guide. Following these steps will help ensure your car arrives safely at its destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Lafayette, LA with Sherpa Auto Transport. We require all our carriers to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage that protects your vehicle throughout the entire transport process.

Here’s what covers your vehicle:

• $1,000,000 minimum liability insurance – Required from every carrier
• $100,000 minimum cargo insurance – Covers damage to your specific vehicle
• Verified coverage – We check that insurance is valid and active before your Lafayette pickup

For added protection, all our contracted carriers must add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This means we monitor coverage throughout your shipment from Lafayette to ensure continuous protection.

Your vehicle is covered from the moment it’s loaded in Lafayette until it’s safely delivered to your destination. If you have questions about coverage details, our team is happy to explain your specific protection.

For car shipping from Lafayette, LA, we recommend booking at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and flexible pickup dates.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan efficient routes and offer lower rates
• More availability: Popular pickup dates fill up quickly
• Route optimization: Your car gets bundled with other shipments heading the same direction

If you need last-minute shipping (less than a week), we can still help, but expect higher costs and limited carrier options. For the smoothest experience from Lafayette, 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 auto transport is the most common and cost-effective way to ship your car from Lafayette, LA. Your vehicle travels on an open trailer alongside other cars, exposed to weather and road debris. This method costs significantly less and works well for everyday vehicles.

Enclosed auto transport provides premium protection by shipping your car inside a covered trailer. While it costs 40-60% more than open transport, it’s worth it for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom modifications that need extra care during the journey from Lafayette.

Most customers choose open transport for reliable, budget-friendly shipping. Consider enclosed transport if your vehicle is worth over $50,000 or has special value to you. See our complete open vs enclosed auto transport guide for detailed comparisons and pricing.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door auto transport service for Lafayette, LA residents. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or preferred location and deliver it directly to your destination address.

When you book with us, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses. Our experienced carriers will come right to your door in Lafayette whenever possible. However, some residential areas may have restrictions due to narrow streets, low-hanging trees, or tight turns that make it unsafe for large transport trucks to navigate.

If door-to-door service isn’t possible at your exact address, don’t worry. Our carriers will work with you to find a convenient nearby location like a shopping center, gas station, or open parking lot – usually within a few miles of your home. This ensures your vehicle is transported safely while still providing maximum convenience 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!