Novi, MI Car Shipping

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

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and fragile items. Carriers are not insured for personal property left inside.

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

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank) and the battery is charged so it can be loaded and unloaded.

Remove or secure accessories: Take off bike racks, spoilers, and custom antennas. Retract or remove mirrors if possible.

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

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

For more detailed guidance, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Proper preparation ensures a smooth pickup from Novi and safe delivery to your destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Novi, MI. Every carrier 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 is valid and active. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their policy. This gives you an extra layer of protection and peace of mind.

Your vehicle is covered from pickup in Novi through delivery at your destination. If you have questions about insurance coverage, our team is happy to provide additional details or documentation.

We recommend scheduling your car shipping service from Novi, MI at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you more advantages.

Here’s why early booking helps:

• Better pricing: Carriers can combine your vehicle with other shipments heading the same direction, which lowers costs.
• More flexibility: You’ll have more pickup date options to choose from.
• Higher availability: Popular routes from Novi fill up quickly, especially during peak moving seasons (summer and end of month).

If you need faster service, we offer expedited shipping with pickup possible in as little as 24-48 hours. Keep in mind this costs more than standard scheduling.

Bottom line: Book as soon as you know your moving dates. Even if your plans aren’t final, you can usually adjust your pickup window with advance notice.

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 is the most common and affordable option, where your vehicle is loaded onto an open-air carrier alongside other cars. This is how most vehicles are shipped across the country, including new cars from dealerships. Your car will be exposed to weather and road elements during transit, but it’s perfectly safe for most vehicles.

Enclosed auto transport provides full protection inside a covered trailer, shielding your vehicle from weather, road debris, and dust. This premium service typically costs 50-60% more than open transport.

Choose open transport if: You have a standard daily driver and want the most cost-effective option. It’s reliable, safe, and used for 90% of all car shipments.

Choose enclosed transport if: You’re shipping a luxury vehicle, classic car, exotic sports car, or any vehicle with custom paint or modifications that you want to protect from the elements.

For most Novi residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport offers excellent value and protection. Learn more in our open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service for all shipments to and from Novi, MI. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or any address you specify and deliver it directly to your destination.

How it works: When you book your shipment, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. Our assigned carrier will come to those exact locations whenever possible. This saves you time and eliminates the need to drive to a terminal.

What if my street isn’t accessible? Some Novi neighborhoods have narrow streets, low-hanging trees, or HOA restrictions that make it difficult for large car carriers to navigate safely. If your location presents any challenges, don’t worry—our carrier will contact you to arrange a nearby meeting spot, such as a shopping center parking lot, gas station, or main road. We’ll work with you to find the most convenient alternative.

Door-to-door service is included in your quote at no extra charge and is the most popular option for our Novi 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!