Lewiston, ME Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Lewiston, ME 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 console. Carriers are not responsible for personal property.

Clean your car: Wash the exterior so you can easily spot any damage during pickup and delivery inspections.

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

Prepare for pickup: Remove or secure loose parts like spoilers, antennas, or bike racks. Disable car alarms and remove toll passes.

Fuel and fluids: Keep your gas tank between 1/4 and 1/2 full. Check that all fluids are at proper levels.

Have keys ready: Provide one set of working keys to the driver.

For complete preparation details, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures smooth pickup and delivery for your Lewiston car shipment.

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

Before we assign your Lewiston car shipment, 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 insurance covers your vehicle during loading, transport, and delivery. You can ship with confidence knowing your car is protected throughout the entire journey from Lewiston.

For car shipping from Lewiston, ME, we recommend booking at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives carriers enough time to plan efficient routes and combine your shipment with other vehicles heading to similar destinations.

Lewiston’s location in central Maine means carriers often need extra time to coordinate pickups with deliveries to larger cities like Portland or Boston. Booking early also helps you secure better rates and gives you more flexibility with pickup dates.

During peak moving seasons (summer months and early fall), consider scheduling 3-4 weeks ahead to ensure availability. Last-minute bookings are possible but may result in higher costs and limited carrier options.

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 transport is the most common and budget-friendly option. Your car rides on an open trailer alongside other vehicles. It’s safe and reliable for most cars, but your vehicle is exposed to weather and road debris during transport.

Enclosed transport costs about 50% more but provides complete protection. Your car travels inside a covered trailer, shielding it from rain, snow, and road debris. This is the smart choice for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs.

For most Lewiston residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport works great and saves money. Choose enclosed transport if your car is valuable or you want maximum protection. See our open vs enclosed auto transport guide for more details.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service to and from Lewiston, ME. This means we’ll pick up your car right from your home or office and deliver it directly to your new address.

When you book with Sherpa Auto Transport, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses in Lewiston or your destination city. Our carrier will come to you, making the process as easy as possible.

In some cases, large trucks can’t access certain streets due to low bridges, narrow roads, or parking restrictions. If this happens in your Lewiston neighborhood, don’t worry – we’ll arrange to meet you at a nearby location like a shopping center or gas station. This ensures your car gets picked up and delivered safely.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle. You won’t need to drive to a terminal or arrange extra transportation. It’s our most popular service option for good reason.

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!