Hamilton, OH Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for shipping from Hamilton, OH is simple but important. Here’s what you need to do:

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, including items in the glove box, trunk, and console. Carriers are not responsible for personal property.

Clean your car: Wash the exterior so you can easily spot any damage during inspection. Take photos of your vehicle from all angles.

Check fluid levels: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank) and that all fluids are at proper levels.

Remove accessories: Take off toll passes, GPS units, phone chargers, and any loose exterior items like bike racks or spoilers that could be damaged.

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

Have keys ready: Provide one set of working keys to the driver.

For complete preparation details, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps will help ensure your Hamilton, OH car shipment goes smoothly.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Hamilton, OH. Every carrier in our network must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before we assign your Hamilton vehicle shipment, we verify that the carrier’s insurance is active and valid. All our contracted carriers also list Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy for added protection.

This coverage protects your vehicle during loading, transport, and delivery. You can ship from Hamilton with confidence knowing your car is protected throughout the entire journey.

We recommend booking your car shipping service from Hamilton, OH at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and reliable carriers.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan efficient routes and bundle shipments
• More carrier options: Popular routes fill up quickly
• Flexible scheduling: You’ll have more pickup date choices

If you need rush shipping, we can often arrange pickup within 3-5 days, but expect higher costs. For the most savings and peace of mind, book as early as possible once you know your moving timeline.

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 is the most common and cost-effective option where your vehicle is loaded onto an open trailer alongside other cars. Your car is exposed to weather and road debris, but this method is safe and reliable for most vehicles.

Enclosed auto transport provides full protection by shipping your vehicle inside a covered trailer. This premium service costs 40-60% more than open transport but offers complete protection from weather, road debris, and dust.

Choose open transport if: You have a standard daily driver vehicle and want to save money. This works great for most cars leaving Hamilton, OH.

Choose enclosed transport if: You own a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic car, or have custom paint work that needs extra protection during shipping.

Most Hamilton residents choose open transport due to the significant cost savings. See our complete open vs enclosed auto transport guide for detailed comparisons and pricing.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door auto transport service for Hamilton, OH residents. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home or office and deliver it directly to your new address.

Here’s how it works: When you book your shipment, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses. Our assigned carrier will come to these exact locations whenever possible. However, if your street has restrictions like low-hanging branches, narrow roads, or weight limits that prevent our large transport trucks from accessing your location, we’ll work with you to find a safe nearby spot. This might be a local shopping center, gas station, or wide street in your neighborhood.

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. Most Hamilton customers find this service convenient and worth the small additional cost.

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!