Huntersville, NC Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Huntersville, NC is simple but important. Start by removing all personal items from inside your car – this includes electronics, documents, and any loose objects. Take out toll passes like E-ZPass to avoid unwanted charges during transit.

Clean your vehicle inside and out before pickup. This helps with the inspection process and makes it easier to spot any issues. Remove or secure exterior accessories like bike racks, spoilers, or custom antennas that could get damaged.

Make sure your car has less than a quarter tank of gas – this reduces weight and meets safety requirements. Check that you have a working key available for the driver, and ensure your battery is charged so the car can be moved on and off the carrier.

Finally, document your car’s condition with photos before pickup. For complete preparation details, check our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps will help ensure smooth transport from Huntersville to your destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Huntersville, NC with Sherpa Auto Transport. We require all our carriers to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage that protects your vehicle throughout the entire transport process.

Here’s what covers your vehicle during transport:

• $1,000,000 in liability insurance – protects against accidents and damages
• $100,000 in cargo insurance – specifically covers your vehicle and its contents
• Verified active policies – we confirm each carrier’s insurance is current before pickup

For added protection, all our contracted carriers list Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This means we have direct access to their coverage details and can quickly assist with any claims if needed.

Your vehicle is protected from the moment it’s loaded in Huntersville until it reaches its destination. Our all-inclusive quotes mean there are no hidden insurance fees – coverage is included in your shipping price.

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

Here’s why early booking helps:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan routes more efficiently
• More options: You’ll have access to more available carriers
• Flexible scheduling: Easier to work around your preferred dates

If you need rush service, we can often arrange pickup within 3-5 days, but expect higher costs. During peak seasons (summer and winter holidays), book even earlier if possible.

Pro tip: Huntersville’s location near Charlotte makes it easier to find carriers, but early booking still ensures the smoothest experience.

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 cost-effective option for shipping your car to or from Huntersville, NC. Your vehicle travels on an open trailer alongside other cars, exposed to weather and road conditions. This method works great for everyday vehicles and can save you hundreds of dollars.

Enclosed transport provides premium protection by shipping your car inside a covered trailer. This option costs 40-60% more than open transport but offers complete protection from weather, road debris, and dust. It’s ideal for luxury cars, classic vehicles, or cars with custom paint jobs.

For most Huntersville residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport is reliable and budget-friendly. Choose enclosed transport if you own a high-value car or want maximum protection. See our open vs enclosed auto transport guide for detailed comparisons and pricing.

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

When you book your car shipment, simply provide us with your pickup and delivery addresses. Our professional carriers will do their best to access both locations directly. However, in some cases where there are narrow streets, low-hanging branches, or neighborhood restrictions in Huntersville, we may need to arrange pickup or delivery at a nearby accessible location like a shopping center or gas station.

Door-to-door service eliminates the hassle of driving to a terminal and saves you time and money. Most customers find this option much more convenient than terminal-to-terminal shipping, especially when moving to or from Huntersville’s residential neighborhoods.

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!