Fuquay-Varina, NC Car Shipping

Getting your car ready for shipping from Fuquay-Varina, NC is simple when you follow these key steps:

Remove Personal Items: Take out all personal belongings, including toll passes, GPS devices, and any loose items that could shift during transport.

Clean Your Vehicle: Wash your car inside and out. This helps you spot any existing damage and makes the inspection process easier.

Document Current Condition: Take photos of your vehicle from all angles, noting any scratches, dents, or other issues.

Check Fluids and Battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank), check fluid levels, and make sure the battery is charged.

Remove Accessories: Take off any removable parts like bike racks, spoilers, or custom accessories that could be damaged.

Provide Working Keys: Have a spare key ready for the carrier driver.

For a complete checklist and more detailed tips, visit 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 Fuquay-Varina, NC. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before we assign your Fuquay-Varina 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 insurance covers your vehicle during loading, transport, and unloading. However, we recommend taking photos of your car before pickup in Fuquay-Varina and noting any existing damage on the inspection report.

Important: Our insurance covers transport-related damage only. Your personal auto insurance may still be needed for comprehensive coverage during shipping.

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

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan efficient routes and bundle shipments
• More scheduling options: You’ll have flexibility to choose pickup times that work for you
• Peak season planning: Summer months and holidays book up faster

If you need last-minute shipping, don’t worry – we can often arrange pickup within 3-7 days. However, expect higher costs and limited scheduling options for rush orders.

Pro tip: Book as soon as you know your moving date. You can always adjust pickup times if your plans change.

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 popular and cost-effective option. Your car travels on an open trailer, exposed to weather and road debris. This method is safe and reliable for most vehicles.

Enclosed transport costs 40-60% more but provides full protection inside a covered trailer. This is ideal for luxury cars, classic vehicles, or cars with custom paint jobs.

For most Fuquay-Varina residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport works perfectly. Choose enclosed transport if your car is worth over $50,000 or has sentimental value you can’t replace.

Learn more in our detailed open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers convenient door-to-door auto transport service for Fuquay-Varina, NC residents. When you book your car shipment, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses. Our assigned carrier will come directly to your location in Fuquay-Varina to collect your vehicle and deliver it right to your new address.

In most cases, we can pick up from your home or business. However, if your street has low-hanging trees, narrow roads, or weight restrictions that prevent our large transport trucks from accessing your location, we’ll work with you to find a safe nearby alternative. This might be a local shopping center, gas station, or wide parking area within a few miles of your address.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle compared to terminal-to-terminal shipping. You won’t need to drive to a distant facility or arrange extra transportation. Our team will coordinate directly with you to schedule convenient pickup and delivery times that fit your moving schedule.

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!