Reisterstown, MD Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transit from Reisterstown, MD is simple when you follow these key steps:

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, including toll passes, GPS devices, and fragile items. Carriers are not responsible for personal property left in vehicles.

Clean your car: Wash your vehicle inside and out. This makes it easier to spot any existing damage during the pre-transport inspection.

Document condition: Take photos of your car from all angles, noting any scratches, dents, or other issues before pickup.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank), oil, and coolant. Make sure the battery is charged and connections are secure.

Prepare keys: Have a spare key ready for the driver. Remove extra keys and remotes from your keychain.

Remove accessories: Take off custom parts, spoilers, bike racks, or anything that could be damaged or fall off during transport.

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

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

Before your Reisterstown pickup, 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 means your car is covered from the moment it’s loaded in Reisterstown until delivery at your destination. Our insurance requirements exceed industry standards to give you peace of mind during transport.

For car shipping from Reisterstown, MD, we recommend booking your pickup service at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, scheduling even earlier gives you the best chance of securing your preferred dates and potentially lower rates.

Here’s why advance booking matters:

• Better carrier availability: Popular routes from the Baltimore area fill up quickly
• Cost savings: Last-minute bookings often cost 20-30% more
• Flexible scheduling: More time allows carriers to group your car with others heading the same direction

If you’re shipping during peak seasons (summer months or winter snowbird migration), consider booking 3-4 weeks ahead. For urgent shipments, we can often arrange pickup within 2-3 days, though expedited service comes with higher costs.

Pro tip: If your move date is flexible, mention this when booking. It helps our carriers optimize routes and can save you money on your Reisterstown car shipping service.

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 affordable option. Your car travels on an open trailer alongside other vehicles. It’s fully insured and safe, but exposed to weather and road debris.

Enclosed transport costs about 40-60% more but provides complete protection inside a covered trailer. This is ideal for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs.

For most Reisterstown residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport works perfectly. Choose enclosed if your car is worth over $50,000 or has sentimental value you can’t replace. Both options include door-to-door service in the Reisterstown area.

Learn more in our detailed open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers convenient door-to-door auto transport service to and from Reisterstown, MD. This means we pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or preferred location and deliver it directly to your destination address.

When you book your car shipment, simply provide us with your pickup and delivery addresses in Reisterstown or your destination city. Our assigned carrier will coordinate with you to schedule pickup and delivery at these exact locations whenever possible.

However, some Reisterstown neighborhoods have narrow streets, low-hanging branches, or parking restrictions that make it difficult for large car carriers to access. In these cases, our driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center parking lot or gas station – usually within a few blocks of your address.

This door-to-door service saves you time and eliminates the hassle of driving to a terminal. You get maximum convenience while ensuring your vehicle is handled safely throughout the shipping process.

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!