Springfield, OR Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Springfield, OR is simple when you follow these key steps:

Remove Personal Items: Take out all personal belongings, including items in the glove box, trunk, and center console. Carriers are not responsible for personal items left in the vehicle.

Clean Your Car: Wash your vehicle inside and out. This makes it easier to spot any damage during the pre-transport inspection.

Document Everything: Take photos of your car from all angles, noting any existing scratches, dents, or damage.

Check Fluids and Battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank), oil, and other fluids. Make sure the battery is charged and the car starts reliably.

Remove or Secure Loose Parts: Take off custom accessories, spoilers, or anything that could fall off during transport. Secure or remove toll passes, GPS devices, and fragile items.

Have Keys Ready: You’ll need to provide working keys to the carrier driver.

For complete details and a helpful checklist, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures your car arrives safely at its destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Springfield, OR. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before we assign your Springfield vehicle shipment, 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 for extra protection.

This insurance covers your vehicle during loading, transport, and unloading. You can ship from Springfield with confidence knowing your car is protected throughout the entire journey.

For car shipping from Springfield, OR, we recommend booking your pickup service at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and flexible scheduling options.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better carrier availability: More carriers can bid on your shipment
• Lower costs: Avoid rush fees and last-minute premium pricing
• Flexible timing: Choose pickup dates that work best for your schedule
• Route optimization: Carriers can bundle your vehicle with others heading the same direction

Springfield’s location in Oregon’s Willamette Valley means carriers often combine shipments heading to major cities like Portland, Seattle, or California. Booking early helps carriers plan these efficient routes, which can save you money.

If you need faster service, we offer expedited options with 1-2 weeks notice, though rates may be higher. For the most accurate timeline and pricing for your specific route, contact our team for a free quote.

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. Your car rides on an open trailer, exposed to weather and road debris. This method is safe for most vehicles and costs significantly less.

Enclosed transport protects your vehicle inside a covered trailer. It costs 40-60% more than open transport but shields your car from weather, dust, and road debris. This option is ideal for luxury cars, classic vehicles, or cars with custom paint jobs.

For most Springfield, OR residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport offers excellent value and reliability. Choose enclosed transport if your car is worth over $50,000 or has sentimental value you can’t replace.

See our detailed open vs enclosed auto transport guide for more information about which option fits your needs and budget.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door auto transport service for Springfield, OR 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 parking lot within a few miles of your address.

Door-to-door service is our most popular option because it saves you time and hassle. You won’t need to drive to a terminal or arrange extra transportation. Most Springfield customers can take advantage of full door-to-door service, making your car shipping experience as smooth as possible.

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!