Dearborn Heights, MI Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Dearborn Heights, MI is simple. Follow these key steps:

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, including toll passes, GPS devices, and loose items. Carriers typically don’t insure personal property.

Clean your vehicle: Wash the exterior so you can document its condition with photos before shipping.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has adequate fuel (about 1/4 tank), working battery, and no leaks.

Disable alarms: Turn off car alarms to prevent issues during transport.

Remove accessories: Take off custom antennas, spoilers, bike racks, and other exterior add-ons that could get damaged.

Provide a key: Have a spare key ready for the driver.

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

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Dearborn Heights, MI. All carriers in our network must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your shipment begins, we verify that the carrier’s insurance policy is active and in good standing. This protects your vehicle throughout the entire transport process.

For added security, all contracted carriers list Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This means we can monitor coverage and ensure your vehicle remains protected from pickup in Dearborn Heights to final delivery.

You’ll receive a copy of the carrier’s insurance information before transport begins, giving you complete peace of mind.

We recommend booking your car shipping service from Dearborn Heights, MI at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you more options and better rates.

Here’s why advance booking helps:

• Better carrier availability: More time allows carriers to plan routes through Dearborn Heights
• Lower costs: Last-minute bookings often cost 30-50% more
• Flexible scheduling: You can choose pickup dates that work best for you
• Route bundling: Carriers can combine your shipment with others, reducing your price

If you need faster service, we offer expedited shipping with pickups in as little as 24-48 hours. This costs more but works well for urgent moves.

For the best experience, contact us as soon as you know your moving dates. We’ll help you find the right balance between timing and cost.

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 uses open-air trailers that carry multiple vehicles at once. Your car is exposed to weather and road conditions during transit. This is the most common and affordable option, used for about 90% of all vehicle shipments.

Enclosed auto transport uses fully covered trailers that protect your vehicle from weather, dust, and road debris. This premium service costs 50-60% more than open transport.

Which should you choose? Most Dearborn Heights residents choose open transport for everyday vehicles. It’s safe, reliable, and budget-friendly. Consider enclosed transport if you’re shipping a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic sports car, or any car with custom modifications or a high-value paint job.

Both options are fully insured and secure. The main difference is price and protection level. See our open vs enclosed auto transport guide for a detailed comparison.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service to and from Dearborn Heights, MI. This is our most popular shipping option because it’s simple and convenient.

Here’s how it works: When you book your shipment, you provide your pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come directly to your home or business in Dearborn Heights to pick up your vehicle and deliver it right to your destination address.

In most cases, door-to-door service works perfectly. However, some Dearborn Heights neighborhoods have narrow streets, low-hanging trees, or tight turns that make it difficult for large car carriers to navigate safely. If your location isn’t accessible, don’t worry—our driver will contact you to arrange a convenient nearby meeting spot, like a shopping center parking lot or gas station within a few blocks of your address.

This service saves you time and effort. You won’t need to drive to a terminal or arrange extra transportation. We handle the logistics so you can focus on your move.

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!