Brentwood, NY Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Brentwood, NY is simple but important. First, remove all personal items from inside your car, including toll passes like E-ZPass, GPS devices, and any fragile items. Car carriers are not responsible for personal belongings, so take everything out.

Next, remove or secure any exterior accessories like bike racks, spoilers, or antenna toppers that could get damaged during transport. Make sure you have a working key to give the driver – they’ll need it to load and unload your vehicle.

Finally, take photos of your car from all angles before pickup. This helps document its condition. For complete preparation details, check our Vehicle Shipping Tips page.

Quick checklist: Remove personal items, secure loose parts, have keys ready, and take photos. Your car will be ready for safe transport from Brentwood!

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Brentwood, NY. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your Brentwood vehicle shipment begins, we verify that your assigned carrier’s insurance is current and valid. We also require all our contracted carriers to add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy for extra protection.

This comprehensive coverage protects your vehicle from pickup in Brentwood through delivery at your destination. You can ship with confidence knowing your car is protected by professional-grade insurance throughout the entire transport process.

For car shipping from Brentwood, NY, we recommend booking your pickup service at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and flexible scheduling options.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can group your vehicle with other shipments heading to similar destinations
• More pickup dates: You’ll have more time slots to choose from
• Less stress: Avoid last-minute rush fees and limited availability

If you’re moving during peak seasons (summer months or winter snowbird migration), consider booking 4-6 weeks ahead. Brentwood’s location on Long Island makes it a popular pickup point, so early planning ensures smoother transport.

Need to ship sooner? We can often accommodate shorter notice, but expect higher costs and fewer scheduling options.

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 uses open trailers where your car is exposed to weather and road debris. It costs less and is the most common option. Enclosed transport ships your vehicle in a covered trailer for full protection.

Here are the key differences:

• Cost: Enclosed transport costs 40-60% more than open transport
• Protection: Enclosed offers complete protection from weather, dust, and road debris
• Availability: Open transport has more carriers and faster pickup times
• Best for: Open works great for daily drivers. Choose enclosed for luxury cars, classics, or custom vehicles

Most Brentwood residents choose open transport because it’s reliable and affordable. Consider enclosed if your car is worth over $50,000 or has special value to you. See our complete open vs enclosed guide for more details.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers convenient door-to-door auto transport service for Brentwood, NY residents. When you book your car shipment, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses. Our carriers will collect your vehicle from your Brentwood location and deliver it directly to your destination whenever possible.

In some cases, large car carriers cannot access narrow residential streets or areas with low-hanging branches in Brentwood neighborhoods. If this happens, our driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center or main road. This ensures your vehicle is picked up and delivered as close to your door as safely possible.

Door-to-door service saves you time and eliminates the need to drive to a terminal. It’s our most popular shipping option because it offers maximum convenience for busy families and professionals relocating from Brentwood, NY.

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!