Cheektowaga, NY Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Cheektowaga, NY is simple but important. Start by removing all personal items from inside your car – carriers are not liable for personal belongings. Take out toll passes, GPS devices, and any loose items that could shift during transport.

Clean your vehicle inside and out before pickup. This helps with the inspection process and makes it easier to spot any existing damage. Make sure to document your car’s condition with photos.

Check that your gas tank is no more than 1/4 full – this reduces weight and meets safety requirements. Ensure your battery is charged, tires are properly inflated, and there are no fluid leaks.

Remove or secure exterior accessories like bike racks, spoilers, or antenna toppers that could be damaged. Make sure you have a working key available for the driver.

For complete preparation details, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps will ensure smooth pickup and delivery for your Cheektowaga car shipment.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Cheektowaga, NY with Sherpa Auto Transport. We require all our carriers to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage that protects your vehicle throughout the entire transport process.

Here’s what covers your vehicle:

• $1,000,000 minimum liability insurance – Protects against accidents and damages
• $100,000 minimum cargo insurance – Covers your specific vehicle during transport
• Verified coverage – We check that each carrier’s insurance is active and valid before your Cheektowaga pickup

For added protection, all our contracted carriers list Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policies. This means we can directly verify coverage and help resolve any claims if needed.

Before your vehicle leaves Cheektowaga, you’ll receive proof of the carrier’s insurance information. This gives you peace of mind knowing your car is protected from pickup to delivery.

For car shipping from Cheektowaga, NY, we recommend booking your pickup service at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you better options and pricing.

Here’s why advance booking helps:

• Better carrier availability: Popular routes from the Buffalo area fill up quickly
• Cost savings: Last-minute bookings often cost 20-30% more
• Flexible scheduling: More time means better pickup windows that work for you

During busy seasons (summer months and winter holidays), consider booking 3-4 weeks ahead. This allows carriers to group your shipment with others heading to similar destinations, which keeps costs down.

Need to ship on short notice? We can often arrange pickup within 2-7 days, but expect higher rates and limited carrier 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 transport is the most common and budget-friendly option where your car is shipped on an open trailer alongside other vehicles. Your car is exposed to weather and road debris, but it’s perfectly safe for most everyday vehicles.

Enclosed transport costs about 50-60% more but provides complete protection inside a covered trailer. This is ideal for luxury cars, classic vehicles, or cars with custom paint jobs that need extra protection from the elements.

For most Cheektowaga residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport works great and saves money. Choose enclosed transport if you have a high-value car that needs maximum protection during shipping. See our complete open vs enclosed transport guide for more details on which option fits your needs.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers convenient door-to-door auto transport service for customers in Cheektowaga, NY and throughout the Buffalo area. When you book your car shipment, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery addresses.

Our professional carriers will pick up your vehicle directly from your home, office, or specified location in Cheektowaga and deliver it right to your door at the destination. This saves you time and eliminates the need to drive to a terminal or depot.

In some cases, large transport trucks may face challenges with narrow streets, low-hanging branches, or tight residential areas common in some Cheektowaga neighborhoods. If this happens, our carrier will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center parking lot or gas station – typically within a few blocks of your address.

Door-to-door service is included in most of our shipping quotes at no extra charge, making it the most popular choice for Cheektowaga residents moving their vehicles across the country.

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!