St. Louis, MO Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from St. Louis, MO is simple but important. First, remove all personal items from inside your car, including toll passes, GPS devices, and any fragile items that could break during transit.

Next, clean your vehicle inside and out so you can easily spot any damage during inspection. Take photos of your car from all angles before pickup.

Check fluid levels and tire pressure, but keep your gas tank only 1/4 full to reduce weight. Remove or secure any loose exterior items like bike racks, spoilers, or antennas.

Finally, have a working key ready for the carrier and disable your car alarm. For complete preparation details, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page.

Following these steps will help ensure your vehicle ships safely from St. Louis to its destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from St. Louis, MO. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance before they can transport your vehicle.

We take extra steps to protect St. Louis customers by:

• Verifying each carrier’s insurance is active and valid
• Requiring carriers to add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their policy
• Monitoring insurance coverage throughout your entire shipment

This means your vehicle is protected from pickup in St. Louis until delivery at your destination. You can ship with confidence knowing professional insurance coverage backs every transport.

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

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better carrier availability: St. Louis is a major hub with good transport routes, but popular dates fill up quickly
• Lower costs: Last-minute bookings often cost 20-30% more
• Flexible scheduling: More time means more options for pickup windows that work for you

If you need expedited service, we can often arrange pickup within 3-5 days, though this comes with premium pricing. For the most savings and convenience, book as early as possible once you know your moving timeline.

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 budget-friendly option. Your vehicle rides on an open trailer alongside other cars, exposed to weather and road debris. This method costs less and offers faster pickup times since most carriers use open trailers.

Enclosed auto transport protects your vehicle inside a covered trailer, shielding it from weather, dust, and road debris. This premium service costs 40-60% more than open transport but provides maximum protection for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom modifications.

For most St. Louis residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport works perfectly fine. Choose enclosed transport if you’re moving a high-value car, classic vehicle, or luxury automobile that needs extra protection. Our open vs enclosed auto transport guide can help you decide which option fits your needs and budget.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service to and from St. Louis, MO. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle right from your home, office, or preferred location and deliver it directly to your destination address.

When you book your car shipping service, simply provide us with your pickup and delivery addresses in the St. Louis area. Our carrier will coordinate with you to schedule a convenient time for both pickup and delivery.

In some cases, large car carriers may not be able to access certain St. Louis neighborhoods due to low-hanging branches, narrow streets, or parking restrictions. If this happens, don’t worry – we’ll work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center or gas station that’s easy for you to reach.

Door-to-door service is included in most of our St. Louis car shipping quotes at no extra cost. It’s the most popular option because it saves you time and eliminates the need to drive to 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!