Erie, PA Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Erie, PA is simple. Follow these steps to ensure a smooth pickup:

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, including toll passes, GPS devices, and loose items. Carriers typically don’t insure personal property.

Clean your vehicle: Wash your car inside and out. This makes it easier to document any existing damage during the inspection.

Check for leaks and issues: Ensure your vehicle is in good running condition. Fix any fluid leaks and make sure the battery is charged.

Secure or remove accessories: Remove or secure antennas, spoilers, bike racks, and other external accessories that could be damaged during transit.

Document the condition: Take photos of your vehicle from all angles before shipping. This protects you if any damage occurs.

Provide a key: Have a working key ready for the carrier. Keep the gas tank about 1/4 full to reduce weight.

For complete preparation guidelines, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when transporting from Erie, PA. 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 valid and current. This protects your vehicle throughout the entire journey from Erie.

For added security, all carriers also list Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This means we monitor coverage directly to ensure your vehicle is protected from pickup to delivery.

You’ll receive the carrier’s insurance information before transport begins, giving you complete peace of mind for your Erie, PA vehicle shipment.

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

Here’s why early booking helps:

• Better carrier availability: Carriers can plan routes that include Erie with other nearby pickups
• Lower costs: More time allows carriers to optimize their schedules, which can mean better rates
• Flexible pickup windows: You’ll have more options for pickup dates that work with your schedule

If you need faster service, we offer expedited shipping with pickups possible in 1-5 days. This costs more but works well for urgent moves.

During peak moving season (May through September), try to book 3-4 weeks ahead if possible. Erie’s location in northwestern Pennsylvania means carriers often route through the area, but extra time ensures smooth coordination.

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 affordable option. Your vehicle is loaded onto an open-air carrier (the same type you see hauling cars on highways). While your car is exposed to weather and road debris, it’s fully insured and safe for most vehicles. Open transport typically costs less and offers more availability.

Enclosed auto transport provides full protection inside a covered trailer. This shields your vehicle from weather, dust, and road debris. It costs 50-60% more than open transport but is ideal for luxury cars, classics, exotic vehicles, or cars with custom paint jobs.

For most Erie, PA residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport works great and saves money. Choose enclosed transport if your vehicle is high-value or requires extra protection. Learn more in our open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

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

When you book your shipment, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come right to your location in Erie—whether that’s your driveway, apartment complex, or workplace.

Important to know: Some Erie neighborhoods have narrow streets, low-hanging trees, or parking restrictions that make it difficult for large car carriers to access. If your street isn’t accessible for an 80-foot truck, don’t worry. Our driver will contact you to arrange a convenient nearby meeting spot, like a shopping center parking lot or gas station. This is rare, but we’ll work with you to find the easiest solution.

Door-to-door service is included in your quote at no extra charge. It’s the most convenient option and what most of our Erie customers choose.

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!