Centerville, OH Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Centerville, OH is simple. Follow these key steps:

Clean your vehicle: Wash the exterior so you can document any existing damage with photos before shipping.

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

Check for leaks and mechanical issues: Ensure your car runs properly and has no fluid leaks. Alert your driver to any mechanical problems.

Maintain fuel levels: Keep your gas tank about 1/4 full. This reduces weight while ensuring the car can be loaded and unloaded.

Remove or secure accessories: Take off custom antennas, spoilers, bike racks, and other exterior add-ons that could be damaged in transit.

Provide a key: Have a working key ready for the carrier.

Disable alarms: Turn off car alarms to avoid issues during transport.

For complete preparation guidelines, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Taking these steps ensures a smooth pickup from Centerville and safe delivery to your destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Centerville, OH. All carriers in our network must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

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

You’ll receive a copy of the carrier’s insurance certificate before pickup. If you have questions about coverage, our team is happy to help explain the details.

We recommend scheduling your car shipping service from Centerville, OH 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 offer competitive rates
• More flexibility: You’ll have more pickup date options to choose from
• Route optimization: Your vehicle can be grouped with other shipments heading the same direction

If you need faster service, we offer expedited shipping options with pickup in as little as 24-48 hours. Keep in mind that rush orders typically cost more.

For the smoothest experience, contact us as soon as you know your moving dates. We’ll work with you to find the best pickup window that fits your schedule.

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 during transit. This is the most common and affordable option, used for about 90% of vehicle shipments.

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 offers maximum protection.

Which should you choose? Most Centerville residents use open transport for everyday vehicles. It’s safe, reliable, and budget-friendly. Choose enclosed transport if you’re shipping a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic sports car, or any car with custom paint or modifications. The extra cost is worth it for high-value vehicles that need added protection.

Learn more in our open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes! We offer convenient door-to-door auto transport service for customers in Centerville, OH. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or any address you choose, 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.

Important to know: In some cases, large car carriers may not be able to access certain residential streets due to low-hanging trees, narrow roads, or tight turns. If your street in Centerville has any access restrictions, our driver will contact you to arrange a nearby meeting spot, such as a shopping center parking lot or gas station. This is rare, but we’ll work with you to find the most convenient alternative.

Door-to-door service is included in most of our quotes at no extra charge, making it the easiest way to ship your car to or from Centerville.

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!