Burlington, NC Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Burlington, NC is simple but important. Start by removing all personal items from inside your car, including toll passes, GPS devices, and any loose objects that could shift during transit.

Key preparation steps:

• Clean your vehicle inside and out to document its condition
• Remove or secure exterior accessories like bike racks or spoilers
• Ensure your gas tank is between 1/4 and 1/2 full
• Check tire pressure and fluid levels
• Have a spare key ready for the carrier
• Disable your car alarm

Take photos of your vehicle before pickup to record its current condition. For complete preparation guidelines, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Our Burlington pickup team will also walk you through a final inspection to ensure everything is ready for safe transport.

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

Before we assign your Burlington vehicle shipment, we check that your carrier’s insurance is active and valid. We also require all carriers to list Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their policy. This gives you extra protection during transport.

Your car is covered from pickup in Burlington through delivery at your destination. This insurance protects against damage or loss during loading, transport, and unloading.

For car shipping from Burlington, NC, we recommend booking your pickup service at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance of securing competitive rates and preferred pickup dates.

Why book early? Carriers prefer to bundle multiple vehicles on the same route. When you book ahead, drivers can plan efficient routes through Burlington and surrounding North Carolina areas, which often means lower costs for you.

During busy seasons (summer months and winter holidays), consider booking 4-6 weeks early. If you need last-minute service, we can often accommodate rush orders within 3-7 days, though rates may be higher.

Pro tip: Flexible pickup windows give carriers more options and typically result in better pricing for your Burlington car shipment.

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 cost-effective way to ship your car from Burlington, NC. Your vehicle rides on an open trailer alongside other cars, exposed to weather and road debris. This method costs significantly less and offers faster pickup times.

Enclosed auto transport protects your vehicle inside a covered trailer. It costs 40-60% more than open transport but shields your car from weather, dust, and road debris during the journey from Burlington.

Choose open transport if you have a standard daily driver and want to save money. Choose enclosed transport if you own a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic car, or any car with custom paint work that needs extra protection.

Both options are safe and reliable. The choice comes down to your budget and how much protection your specific vehicle needs. See our open vs enclosed auto transport guide for more details about shipping from Burlington, NC.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door car shipping service for Burlington, NC residents. This means we pick up your vehicle from your home or office and deliver it directly to your new address.

Here’s how it works: When you book your car shipment, simply provide your pickup address in Burlington and your delivery destination. Our carrier will come right to your location to load your vehicle. At delivery, they’ll bring your car directly to your new home.

In some cases, large car carriers cannot access narrow streets or areas with low-hanging branches in Burlington’s residential neighborhoods. If this happens, don’t worry – our driver will arrange to meet you at a nearby safe location like a shopping center or gas station. This ensures your vehicle stays protected while making pickup and delivery as convenient as possible.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle compared to dropping off your car at a terminal. It’s included in most of our Burlington car shipping quotes at no extra cost.

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!