Dearborn Heights, MI Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Dearborn Heights, MI is simple but important. Start by removing all personal items from inside your car, including toll passes, GPS devices, and any loose items that could shift during transport. Clean your vehicle thoroughly – this helps you spot any existing damage and makes the inspection process easier.

Make sure your gas tank is no more than 1/4 full to reduce weight and meet safety rules. Remove or secure any external accessories like bike racks, spoilers, or antenna extensions that could get damaged. Have a spare key ready for the driver, as they’ll need to move your car on and off the truck.

Take photos of your vehicle from all angles before pickup. This creates a record of its condition. Finally, make sure your car is in good working order – check that the battery works, tires are properly inflated, and there are no fluid leaks.

For a complete checklist and more detailed tips, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps will help ensure 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 Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry minimum insurance coverage of:

• $1,000,000 in liability insurance
• $100,000 in cargo insurance

We verify each carrier’s insurance is active and valid before your Dearborn Heights pickup. This protects your vehicle during loading, transport, and delivery.

For extra peace of mind, all our contracted carriers add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This means we monitor coverage throughout your shipment.

Important: While rare, if damage occurs during transport from Dearborn Heights, you’ll file a claim directly with the carrier’s insurance company. We help guide you through this process if needed.

For car shipping from Dearborn Heights, MI, we recommend booking at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you better options and pricing.

Here’s why timing matters:

• Peak seasons (summer months, holidays) require 2-3 weeks notice
• Standard routes from Dearborn Heights typically need 7-14 days
• Last-minute bookings (under 7 days) may cost more and have limited availability

Booking early allows carriers to group your vehicle with others heading to similar destinations. This keeps costs down and ensures faster pickup times from the Dearborn Heights area.

Pro tip: If your move date is flexible, you’ll get better rates and more carrier options. Contact us as soon as you know your timeline for the best 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 auto transport uses standard open trailers that carry 8-10 vehicles at once. Your car is exposed to weather and road debris, but it’s safe and costs much less. This works great for most everyday vehicles.

Enclosed auto transport puts your car inside a covered trailer with only 2-6 vehicles. Your car stays protected from weather, dust, and debris. This costs 40-60% more than open transport.

Choose enclosed transport if you have:

• Classic or luxury cars worth over $50,000
• Custom paint jobs or modifications
• Convertibles or low-ground-clearance vehicles

For regular cars shipping from Dearborn Heights, open transport is reliable and budget-friendly. Most vehicles arrive in perfect condition. See our complete open vs enclosed guide to help you decide what’s best for your car.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service to and from Dearborn Heights, MI. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle 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. Our carrier will come to these exact locations whenever possible. Dearborn Heights has good road access, so most residential areas can accommodate our transport trucks.

In some cases, we may need to meet you at a nearby location if your street has restrictions like:

• Low-hanging branches or power lines
• Very narrow roads
• Weight restrictions for large trucks

If this happens, we’ll work with you to find a safe, convenient spot nearby – like a shopping center or gas station. This service saves you time and hassle compared to dropping off your car at a terminal.

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!