Lexington, MA Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for shipping from Lexington, MA 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 door pockets. Car carriers are not licensed to transport personal goods.

Clean your car: Wash both inside and outside so you can easily spot any damage during inspection.

Document existing damage: Take photos of your vehicle from all angles before pickup.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank), oil, and a working battery for loading and unloading.

Remove or secure loose parts: Take off custom accessories, spoilers, or anything that might fall off during transport.

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

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

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

Before we assign your Lexington vehicle 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 means your car is covered from pickup in Lexington through delivery at your destination. You can ship with confidence knowing professional insurance protection backs your vehicle transport.

For car shipping from Lexington, MA, we recommend booking your pickup service at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and flexible scheduling options.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can group your vehicle with other shipments heading to similar destinations
• More pickup dates: You’ll have multiple time slots to choose from rather than being stuck with last-minute options
• Seasonal planning: Summer months and winter holidays see higher demand, so book even earlier during these peak times

If you need faster service, we do offer expedited shipping options. However, booking ahead saves money and reduces stress. The earlier you schedule, the smoother your car shipping experience will be.

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 rides on an open trailer, exposed to weather and road debris. It’s safe for most vehicles and costs less.

Enclosed transport protects your car inside a covered trailer. It costs 30-50% more than open transport. Choose enclosed if you have a luxury car, classic vehicle, or custom paint job that needs extra protection.

For most Lexington, MA residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport works great and saves money. If you’re moving a high-value car, enclosed transport gives you peace of mind. See our complete open vs enclosed guide to help you decide which option fits your needs and budget.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door car shipping service to and from Lexington, MA. This means we pick up your vehicle from your home or office and deliver it directly to your destination address.

When you book with us, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses in Lexington. Our carrier will come right to your location – whether that’s your driveway, apartment complex, or workplace. This saves you time and eliminates the need to drive to a terminal.

However, some Lexington neighborhoods have narrow streets or low-hanging branches that large car carriers cannot navigate safely. In these cases, we’ll arrange a nearby meeting spot like a shopping center or gas station within a few miles of your address. Our team will coordinate with you to find the most convenient alternative location.

Door-to-door service is included in our standard pricing with no extra fees. It’s just one way we make car shipping from Lexington as easy as possible for our customers.

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!