Kansas City, MO Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Kansas City, MO is simple when you follow these key steps:

Remove personal items: Take out all personal belongings, including electronics, documents, and loose items that could shift during transport.

Clean your car: Wash your vehicle inside and out. This helps you spot any existing damage and makes the inspection process easier.

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

Remove accessories: Take off any removable parts like bike racks, spoilers, or custom antennas that could be damaged or cause damage during shipping.

Document condition: Take photos of your vehicle from all angles before pickup. This creates a record of its condition.

Have keys ready: Provide one set of working keys to the carrier driver.

For a complete checklist and more detailed guidance, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps will help ensure your car arrives safely at its destination from Kansas City, MO.

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

We verify each carrier’s insurance is active and valid before your Kansas City pickup. This means your vehicle is covered from the moment it’s loaded onto the transport truck until delivery at your destination.

For extra protection, all our contracted carriers list Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This gives you direct access to coverage details and ensures seamless claims processing if needed.

Your vehicle’s safety is our top priority when transporting from Kansas City, MO. Our insurance requirements exceed industry standards to give you complete peace of mind during your car shipment.

For car shipping from Kansas City, MO, we recommend booking at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and your preferred pickup dates.

Here’s why advance booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan efficient routes and offer lower rates
• More availability: You’ll have more carrier options during peak seasons
• Flexible scheduling: You can choose pickup times that work best for you

If you need rush shipping, we can often arrange pickup within 3-5 days, though this typically costs more. Kansas City’s central location and major highways make it easier to find carriers compared to remote areas.

Pro tip: Book even earlier during busy times like summer months, holidays, or college move-in periods when demand is highest.

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 40-60% more than open transport but shields your vehicle from weather, dust, and road debris.

Choose enclosed transport if you have:

• Classic or luxury cars
• Custom paint jobs
• High-value vehicles
• Cars that need extra protection

Choose open transport for everyday vehicles when cost matters most. Most cars shipped from Kansas City use open trailers without problems.

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

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door auto transport service for Kansas City, MO residents. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or any address you choose and deliver it directly to your destination.

When you book your car shipment, simply provide us with your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. Our carriers will do their best to access these exact locations. However, if your street has restrictions like low-hanging branches, narrow roads, or weight limits that prevent our large transport trucks from safely reaching your door, we’ll work with you to find a convenient nearby location such as a shopping center or gas station.

Door-to-door service is our standard offering because we know Kansas City customers value convenience. You won’t need to drive to a terminal or depot – we bring the service right to you.

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!