Mason, OH Car Shipping

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

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

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and fragile items. These aren’t covered by carrier insurance.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has enough fuel (about 1/4 tank), and the battery is charged so it can be loaded and unloaded.

Remove accessories: Take off roof racks, bike racks, spoilers, and other exterior add-ons that could be damaged during transit.

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

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

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

For more detailed guidance, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. If you have questions about preparing your vehicle in Mason, our team is happy to help.

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

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

Your vehicle is covered from pickup in Mason to delivery at your destination. If you’d like to review the carrier’s insurance certificate before transport, just ask—we’re happy to provide it.

We recommend scheduling your car shipping service from Mason, OH at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you the best results.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better carrier availability: More carriers can bid on your shipment, which often leads to lower prices
• Flexible scheduling: You’ll have more options to choose pickup dates that work for you
• Route optimization: Carriers can bundle your vehicle with other shipments heading the same direction from the Mason area

If you need faster service, we also offer expedited shipping with as little as 24-48 hours notice. Keep in mind that rush orders typically cost more due to limited carrier availability.

For the smoothest experience, book as soon as you know your moving dates. This gives you time to compare quotes and select the best carrier for your needs.

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 conditions during transit. This is the most common and affordable shipping method, costing significantly less than enclosed transport.

Enclosed auto transport ships your vehicle inside a covered trailer, protecting it from weather, debris, and road elements. This option typically costs 50-60% more than open transport.

Which should you choose? Most Mason, OH residents choose open transport—it’s safe, reliable, and budget-friendly. Consider enclosed transport if you’re shipping a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic sports car, or a car with custom paint work. The extra protection is worth the cost for high-value vehicles.

Learn more in our open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes! We offer door-to-door auto transport service for Mason, OH residents. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home or business and deliver it directly to your destination address.

Here’s how it works:

At Pickup: The carrier will come to your Mason location at the scheduled time. Whether you’re in one of Mason’s residential neighborhoods or at a business location, we aim to make pickup as convenient as possible.

At Delivery: Your vehicle will be delivered right to your door at the destination address you provide.

Important Note: In some cases, large car carriers may not be able to access certain streets due to low-hanging trees, narrow roads, or tight turns. If this happens in your Mason neighborhood, the driver will contact you to arrange a nearby meeting spot, such as a shopping center parking lot or gas station. This ensures your vehicle stays safe throughout the process.

Door-to-door service is included in our standard pricing, so you won’t pay extra for this convenience. It’s the easiest way to ship 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!