Yonkers, NY Car Shipping

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

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, including items in the glove box, trunk, and console. Remove toll passes like E-ZPass to avoid charges during transport.

Clean your car: Wash your vehicle inside and out. This helps you spot any existing damage during the 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 move your vehicle.

Remove accessories: Take off bike racks, spoilers, or any loose parts that could get damaged. Secure or remove antennas.

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.

For complete details, check our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures smooth pickup from Yonkers and safe delivery to your destination.

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

Before we assign your Yonkers car shipment, we verify that your carrier’s insurance is active 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 Yonkers through delivery at your destination. You can ship with confidence knowing your car is protected by professional-grade insurance throughout the entire transport process.

Important: While our carriers provide comprehensive coverage, we recommend checking with your personal auto insurance to understand what protection you may already have during transport.

For car shipping from Yonkers, 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 the same area
• More availability: Peak seasons (summer months and holidays) fill up quickly
• Flexible dates: You’ll have more pickup window options to choose from

If you need last-minute service, don’t worry – we can often arrange pickup within 3-7 days, though rates may be higher. For the smoothest experience shipping your car from Yonkers, book as early as possible once you know your moving 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 cost-effective option for shipping your car from Yonkers, NY. Your vehicle travels on an open trailer alongside other cars, exposed to weather and road debris. This method works great for everyday vehicles and can save you hundreds of dollars.

Enclosed transport offers premium protection by shipping your car inside a covered trailer. This option costs 40-60% more than open transport but provides complete protection from weather, road debris, and dust. It’s ideal for luxury cars, classic vehicles, or cars with custom paint jobs.

For most Yonkers residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport is perfectly safe and reliable. Choose enclosed transport only if you have a high-value car that needs extra protection. See our 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 Yonkers, NY. This means we 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 in Yonkers. Our carrier will come right to your location to collect your vehicle. However, Yonkers has some narrow streets and parking restrictions that may limit where large car carriers can safely operate.

If your street has low-hanging branches, tight turns, or parking limitations, our driver will work with you to find a nearby alternative location. This could be a local parking lot, gas station, or wider street within a few blocks of your address. We always prioritize safety while getting as close to your door as possible.

This door-to-door service saves you time and eliminates the need to drive to a terminal or depot. Most customers in Yonkers find this to be the most convenient shipping option available.

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!