Kinston, NC Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Kinston, NC is simple but important. First, remove all personal items from inside your car, including toll passes, GPS devices, and any loose items that could shift during transit. Next, clean your vehicle inside and out so you can easily spot any damage during inspection.

Make sure your car has no more than a quarter tank of gas to reduce weight and meet safety requirements. Remove or secure any exterior accessories like bike racks, spoilers, or antennas that could be damaged. Finally, ensure you have a working key available for the carrier and take photos of your vehicle’s condition before pickup.

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 Kinston, NC with Sherpa Auto Transport. We require all our carriers to maintain:

• $1,000,000 in liability insurance
• $100,000 in cargo insurance

Before your Kinston vehicle shipment begins, we verify that the carrier’s insurance is active and valid. This protects your car throughout the entire transport process.

For added protection, all our contracted carriers list Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This means we stay informed about any policy changes.

What this means for you: Your vehicle is covered from pickup in Kinston until delivery at your destination. You can ship with confidence knowing professional insurance protection is included in every quote.

For car shipping from Kinston, NC, we recommend booking your pickup service at least 2-3 weeks in advance. However, scheduling even earlier gives you the best results.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better carrier availability: More transport trucks serve your route
• Lower costs: Carriers can group your car with other shipments
• Flexible pickup dates: You get more scheduling options

If you need last-minute service, we can often arrange pickup within 3-7 days. But expect higher prices and fewer carrier choices for rush orders.

Pro tip: Book as soon as you know your moving date. You can always adjust your pickup window later if needed.

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 affordable option. Your car rides on an open trailer, exposed to weather and road debris. This works great for most everyday vehicles and costs much less.

Enclosed transport protects your car inside a covered trailer. It costs 40-60% more than open transport, but it’s worth it for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs. Your car stays safe from weather, dust, and road debris during the trip from Kinston.

Most people choose open transport because it’s reliable and budget-friendly. Pick enclosed transport if your car is worth over $50,000 or has special value to you. See our complete open vs enclosed guide for more details on costs and benefits.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door car shipping service for customers in Kinston, NC and nationwide. This convenient service means we pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or preferred location and deliver it directly to your destination address.

When you book your Kinston car shipping service, simply provide us with your pickup and delivery addresses. Our professional carriers will coordinate with you to schedule convenient times for both pickup and delivery. However, please note that some residential areas may have restrictions for large transport trucks due to narrow streets, low-hanging branches, or weight limits.

If your specific address isn’t accessible for our carriers, don’t worry – we’ll work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center, gas station, or open parking lot within a reasonable distance of your location. This ensures your vehicle is transported safely while still providing maximum convenience for your Kinston auto transport needs.

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!