Leland, NC Car Shipping

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

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and fragile items. Carriers typically don’t insure personal items left in the vehicle.

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

Check for leaks and mechanical issues: Ensure your vehicle runs properly and has no fluid leaks. Inform your carrier of any mechanical problems.

Secure or remove accessories: Remove or secure loose parts like antennas, spoilers, and bike racks. These can be damaged during transit.

Document the condition: Take photos of your vehicle from all angles before shipping.

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

Check fuel and tire pressure: Keep your gas tank at about 1/4 full and ensure tires are properly inflated.

For more detailed guidance, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when transporting from Leland, NC. Every carrier in our network must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before we assign your shipment, we verify that the carrier’s insurance is active and valid. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their policy. This gives you an extra layer of protection.

You’ll receive a copy of the carrier’s insurance certificate before pickup. This document shows the coverage details and confirms your vehicle is protected during transport from Leland, NC to your destination.

If you have questions about insurance coverage, our team is happy to walk you through the details and provide peace of mind for your vehicle shipment.

We recommend scheduling your car shipment from Leland, NC at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you the best results.

Here’s why early booking helps:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan routes more efficiently and often offer lower rates
• More carrier options: You’ll have access to more available drivers in the Leland area
• Flexible scheduling: You can choose pickup dates that work best for you
• Route optimization: Carriers can bundle your vehicle with others heading the same direction

That said, we also handle rush shipments with as little as 24-48 hours notice. Keep in mind that last-minute bookings typically cost more and may have limited availability, especially during peak moving seasons (summer months and end-of-month periods).

Bottom line: Book 1-2 weeks ahead for standard service, or contact us immediately if you need expedited shipping from Leland.

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 elements, but it’s the most affordable and common option—about 90% of vehicles ship this way. It’s safe, reliable, and costs significantly less.

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

Which should you choose? For most everyday vehicles shipping to or from Leland, NC, open transport is perfectly safe and budget-friendly. Consider enclosed transport if your vehicle is worth over $100,000, has sentimental value, or requires extra protection. Learn more in our open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes! We offer convenient door-to-door auto transport service for all shipments to and from Leland, NC. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, business, or any address you prefer, and deliver it directly to your destination.

Here’s how it works: When you book your shipment, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. Our assigned carrier will come directly to those locations to load and unload your vehicle. This saves you time and eliminates the need to drive to a terminal.

In some cases, large car carriers may have difficulty accessing certain residential areas in Leland due to narrow streets, low-hanging trees, or tight turns. If this happens, your driver will contact you to arrange a convenient nearby meeting spot, such as a shopping center parking lot or gas station. This ensures your vehicle is transported safely without any issues.

Door-to-door service is included in our standard pricing, making it an easy and hassle-free option for shipping your car.

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!