Short Hills, NJ Car Shipping

To prepare your vehicle for transport from Short Hills, NJ, follow these key steps:

• Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, including toll passes, GPS devices, and fragile items that could shift during transport
• Clean your car: Wash both interior and exterior so you can easily spot any damage during inspection
• Document condition: Take photos of your vehicle from all angles before pickup
• Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (1/4 tank) and the battery is charged
• Remove accessories: Take off bike racks, spoilers, or other add-ons that could be damaged
• Have keys ready: Provide one set of working keys to the carrier driver

For complete preparation guidelines, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps helps ensure smooth pickup and delivery for your Short Hills car shipment.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Short Hills, NJ. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your car leaves Short Hills, we verify that your carrier’s insurance is current and valid. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their policy. This gives you extra protection throughout your shipment.

Our quotes include this insurance coverage at no extra cost. You can ship your vehicle from Short Hills with confidence knowing it’s protected from pickup to delivery.

For car shipping from Short Hills, NJ, we recommend booking 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 pricing: Carriers can plan efficient routes and bundle shipments
• More availability: Peak seasons fill up quickly
• Flexible scheduling: You’ll have more pickup date options

If you need last-minute shipping from Short Hills, we can often accommodate requests with 3-7 days notice, though rates may be higher and date options more limited.

Pro tip: Book even earlier during busy seasons like summer months, holidays, and college move-in periods when demand peaks in the Short Hills area.

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 budget-friendly option where your car travels on an open trailer alongside other vehicles. It’s safe, reliable, and costs significantly less. Enclosed transport protects your vehicle inside a covered trailer, shielding it from weather and road debris.

Choose open transport if you’re shipping a daily driver or standard vehicle from Short Hills. It’s perfectly safe and saves you money. Choose enclosed transport if you own a luxury car, classic vehicle, or have custom modifications that need extra protection. Enclosed shipping typically costs 40-60% more than open transport.

Most Short Hills residents choose open transport because it offers excellent protection at a great value. For detailed comparisons and pricing, check our complete open vs enclosed transport guide.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door auto transport service to and from Short Hills, NJ. This means we pick up your vehicle at your home or office and deliver it directly to your destination address.

When you book with us, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses in Short Hills or your destination city. Our carrier will come right to your location – no need to drive to a terminal or depot.

However, keep in mind that large car carriers may face challenges on narrow residential streets or areas with low-hanging trees. If your Short Hills neighborhood has access restrictions, our driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby location like a shopping center or wide street for pickup or delivery.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle, making your car shipping experience as smooth as possible.

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!