New Rochelle, NY Car Shipping

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

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, including toll passes like E-ZPass, GPS devices, and any fragile items. These aren’t covered by insurance during transport.

Clean your car: Wash your vehicle inside and out. This helps you spot any existing damage during the pre-transport inspection.

Check fluids and battery: Make sure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank), oil, and coolant. Ensure your battery is charged so the carrier can load and unload your vehicle.

Remove accessories: Take off any loose parts like bike racks, spoilers, or custom antennas that could get damaged or fall off during transport.

Have keys ready: You’ll need to provide working keys to the driver for loading and delivery.

For complete details, check our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps will help ensure your car arrives safely at its destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from New Rochelle, 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 New Rochelle car shipment begins, 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 for extra protection.

This means your vehicle is covered from pickup in New Rochelle through delivery at your destination. Our insurance requirements exceed industry standards to give you peace of mind during transport.

For car shipping from New Rochelle, NY, 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 helps:

• Better pricing: Carriers can group your car with other shipments in the New Rochelle area
• More options: You’ll have access to more available carriers and transport dates
• Less stress: Avoid last-minute rush fees and limited availability

If you need faster service, we can often arrange pickup within 1-7 days for an additional fee. However, booking early saves money and gives you peace of mind for your move from New Rochelle.

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 affordable option. Your car rides on an open trailer, exposed to weather and road debris. This method costs less and works well for most everyday vehicles.

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

For most New Rochelle residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport offers great value. Choose enclosed transport if you own a high-value car that needs extra protection during the journey. See our open vs enclosed auto transport guide for detailed comparisons and pricing.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door auto transport service for New Rochelle, NY residents. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home or office and deliver it directly to your destination address.

When you book your shipment, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery locations. Our carrier will come right to your door in New Rochelle whenever possible. However, some New Rochelle neighborhoods have narrow streets or parking restrictions that make it hard for large car carriers to navigate safely.

If your street isn’t accessible, don’t worry. Our driver will work with you to find a convenient nearby location like a shopping center, gas station, or public parking lot. This is still considered door-to-door service since we handle all the coordination for you.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle – no need to drive to a terminal or shipping facility. It’s our most popular option because it offers maximum convenience for busy New Rochelle residents.

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!