Burlington, NC Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Burlington, NC is simple. Follow these key steps:

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and loose items from your car. Carriers typically don’t insure personal property.

Clean your vehicle: Wash your car inside and out. This makes it easier to document any existing damage before shipping.

Document the condition: Take photos of your vehicle from all angles. Note any scratches, dents, or damage on the inspection report.

Check for leaks and mechanical issues: Make sure your car runs properly. Fix any fluid leaks and ensure the battery is charged.

Secure or remove accessories: Take off or secure loose parts like antennas, spoilers, and bike racks. Retract mirrors if possible.

Maintain proper fuel level: Keep your gas tank about 1/4 full. This reduces weight while ensuring the carrier can load and unload your vehicle.

Provide a working key: Have a spare key ready for the driver.

For complete preparation guidelines, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps helps ensure a smooth transport experience from Burlington, NC to your destination.

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

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

This means your vehicle is covered throughout the entire journey from Burlington to your destination. If you’d like to review the carrier’s insurance certificate before transport, just ask—we’re happy to provide it.

We recommend scheduling your car shipment from Burlington, NC at least 1-2 weeks in advance. This gives carriers enough time to plan efficient routes and match your vehicle with others heading in the same direction.

However, booking earlier has real benefits. With 3-4 weeks notice, you’ll typically get:

• More carrier options to choose from
• Better pricing and potential savings
• Greater flexibility with pickup dates
• Less last-minute stress

Need to ship sooner? We can often accommodate rush shipments with just a few days notice, though this may come with premium pricing and fewer carrier choices.

Bottom line: Book as early as you know your moving dates. The extra planning time helps us find the best carrier match for your needs and budget.

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-air trailers that carry multiple vehicles at once. Your car is exposed to weather and road debris, but it’s the most affordable and popular option. Most vehicles shipped in and out of Burlington, NC use this method.

Enclosed auto transport ships your vehicle in a covered trailer, protecting it from weather, dust, and debris. This costs 50-60% more than open transport but is worth it for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs.

For most everyday vehicles, open transport is perfectly safe and cost-effective. Choose enclosed transport if your vehicle is high-value or requires extra protection. See our open vs enclosed auto transport guide for a detailed comparison.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service in Burlington, NC. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home or business and deliver it directly to your destination address.

Here’s how it works:

At pickup: The carrier will come to your Burlington address to load your vehicle. Whether you’re in the downtown area, Alamance County, or surrounding neighborhoods, we’ll arrange pickup at your location.

At delivery: Your vehicle will be delivered right to your door at the destination address you provide.

Important note: In some cases, large car carriers cannot access certain streets due to low-hanging trees, narrow roads, or tight turns. If your Burlington street has these restrictions, the driver will work with you to choose a safe, nearby meeting spot like a parking lot or gas station.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle. You won’t need to drive to a terminal or arrange extra transportation. Most Burlington locations are easily accessible for our carriers, making the process smooth and convenient.

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!