South Portland, ME Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for shipping from South Portland, ME is simple but important. Start by removing all personal items from inside your car, including toll passes like E-ZPass, GPS devices, and any loose items that could shift during transport.

Key preparation steps:

• Clean your vehicle inside and out to document its condition
• Remove or secure exterior accessories like bike racks, spoilers, or antennas
• Keep fuel level between 1/4 and 1/2 tank
• Disable car alarms to prevent battery drain
• Have a working key ready for the driver
• Take photos of your vehicle’s current condition

Check our complete Vehicle Shipping Tips guide for detailed preparation instructions. These simple steps help ensure your car arrives safely at its destination and protect you from any potential issues during transit from South Portland.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from South Portland, ME. Every carrier in our network must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before we assign your South Portland car 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 during transport.

Your vehicle is covered from pickup in South Portland until delivery at your destination. Our insurance requirements exceed industry standards to ensure your peace of mind.

We recommend booking your car shipping service from South Portland, ME at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and reliable carriers.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan efficient routes and bundle shipments
• More carrier options: Popular routes fill up quickly
• Flexible scheduling: You’ll have more pickup date choices

If you need last-minute shipping (less than one week), we can still help, but expect higher costs and limited availability. For the smoothest experience shipping from South Portland, book early and give yourself plenty of time.

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, exposed to weather and road debris. It’s perfectly safe for most vehicles and costs significantly less.

Enclosed transport protects your car inside a covered trailer, shielding it from weather, dust, and road debris. This premium service costs 40-60% more than open transport but is worth it for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs.

For most South Portland residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport works great and saves money. Choose enclosed transport if your car is worth over $50,000, is a classic, or has sentimental value you can’t replace. See our complete open vs enclosed guide for detailed comparisons and pricing.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door auto transport service to and from South Portland, ME. This means we pick up your car from your home or office and deliver it directly to your new address.

When you book with us, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses in South Portland. Our carrier will come right to your location – no need to drive to a terminal or depot. This saves you time and makes the whole process much easier.

However, some South Portland streets may have restrictions for large transport trucks. If your street is too narrow, has low-hanging trees, or other safety concerns, our driver will work with you to find a safe nearby location. This could be a local parking lot, gas station, or wider street just a few blocks away.

Door-to-door service is included in our standard pricing, so you get maximum convenience without extra fees when shipping your vehicle to or from South Portland, Maine.

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!