Valley Stream, NY Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Valley Stream, 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. Car carriers are not responsible for personal property.

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: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank), oil, and coolant. Make sure your battery is charged and secure.

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

Document condition: Take photos of your car from all angles before pickup. This protects you if any damage occurs.

Have keys ready: Provide one set of working keys to the driver. Keep a spare for yourself.

For complete preparation details, check our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures smooth pickup and delivery of your vehicle from Valley Stream.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Valley Stream, NY. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry minimum $1,000,000 liability insurance and $100,000 cargo insurance.

Before your Valley Stream car shipment begins, we verify that your carrier’s insurance is active and valid. We also require all carriers to list Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their policy for extra protection.

What this means for you: Your vehicle is covered from pickup in Valley Stream through delivery at your destination. This insurance is included in your quote at no extra cost.

We recommend taking photos of your car before pickup and reviewing the insurance details with your driver. This ensures a smooth, worry-free shipping experience from Valley Stream.

We recommend scheduling your car shipping pickup from Valley Stream, NY 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 plan efficient routes and bundle shipments
• More availability: Popular routes from Valley Stream fill up quickly
• Less stress: You’ll have backup options if your first choice isn’t available

If you need faster service, we offer expedited shipping with 1-5 days notice, though this typically costs more. For the most affordable and reliable service from Valley Stream, book early and stay flexible with your dates.

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. Your car travels on an open trailer alongside other vehicles, exposed to weather and road debris. This method costs less and offers faster pickup times since most carriers use open trailers.

Enclosed transport protects your vehicle inside a covered trailer, shielding it from weather, dust, and road debris. This premium service costs 40-60% more than open transport but provides maximum protection.

Choose enclosed transport if you have:

• Classic, luxury, or exotic cars
• Custom paint jobs or modifications
• High-value vehicles over $50,000
• Cars that can’t handle weather exposure

For most standard vehicles shipping from Valley Stream, NY, open transport works perfectly fine. Millions of cars ship safely this way each year. See our complete open vs enclosed auto transport guide for detailed comparisons and pricing.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door auto transport service to and from Valley Stream, NY. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or any address you choose and deliver it directly to your destination.

When you book your shipment, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. Our assigned carrier will do their best to reach these exact locations. However, Valley Stream’s residential streets can sometimes pose challenges for large car carriers due to low-hanging branches, narrow roads, or parking restrictions.

If your specific address isn’t accessible, don’t worry – our driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby alternative like a shopping center, gas station, or open parking lot. This typically happens within a few blocks of your original address and ensures your vehicle is transported safely without any damage to neighborhood property.

Door-to-door service is included in most of our Valley Stream auto transport quotes at no extra charge, making it the most convenient option for busy customers who want hassle-free car shipping.

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!