Summit, NJ Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Summit, NJ is simple but important. Here’s what you need to do:

Before pickup:

• Remove all personal items from inside your car
• Take out toll passes, GPS devices, and any loose items
• Remove or secure exterior accessories like bike racks or spoilers
• Clean your vehicle and take photos of any existing damage
• Make sure you have less than a quarter tank of gas
• Disable your car alarm
• Have a spare key ready for the driver

Important note: Make sure your vehicle is in good working condition. If your car has mechanical issues, let us know ahead of time so we can arrange proper equipment.

For complete details, check our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps will help ensure your car ships safely from Summit, NJ to its destination.

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

We take extra steps to protect you:

• We verify each carrier’s insurance is active and valid before your Summit pickup
• All carriers add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their policy
• Coverage remains in effect throughout your entire shipment

This means your vehicle is protected from the moment it’s loaded in Summit until it reaches its destination. You can ship with confidence knowing professional insurance coverage backs your transport.

For car shipping from Summit, NJ, we recommend booking at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and flexible pickup dates.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan routes more efficiently when they have advance notice
• More availability: Peak seasons and busy routes fill up quickly
• Flexible scheduling: You’ll have more pickup window options to choose from

If you need service sooner, don’t worry! We can often arrange pickup within 3-7 days for urgent shipments, though rates may be higher for rush service.

Pro tip: Summit’s location in Union County makes it easy to access major shipping routes, so even last-minute bookings are often possible.

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 cost-effective option. Your car rides on an open trailer, exposed to weather and road debris. It’s safe for most vehicles and costs significantly less.

Enclosed transport protects your vehicle inside a covered trailer. This shields it from weather, dust, and road debris. It costs 40-60% more than open transport but is worth it for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs.

Most Summit, NJ residents choose open transport for everyday vehicles. Consider enclosed transport if your car is worth over $50,000 or has sentimental value you can’t replace. Both options are fully insured and reliable.

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

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service to and from Summit, NJ. This means we pick up your car 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 your location in Summit to collect your vehicle and transport it to your destination.

In some cases, large trucks cannot access narrow streets or areas with low-hanging branches. If this happens in your Summit neighborhood, our driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center or gas station. This ensures your car stays protected while making pickup and delivery smooth.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle. You won’t need to drive to a terminal or arrange extra transportation. We handle the logistics so you can focus on your move.

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!