Warwick, RI Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Warwick, RI is simple but important. First, remove all personal items from inside your car – this includes toll passes, GPS devices, and any loose items that could shift during transport. Next, document your car’s condition by taking photos from multiple angles before pickup.

Make sure your vehicle has less than a quarter tank of gas to reduce weight and meet safety requirements. Remove or secure any external accessories like bike racks, spoilers, or antennas that could be damaged. Finally, ensure you have a working key available for the carrier and that your car battery is charged.

For a complete checklist and more detailed preparation tips, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps will help ensure your vehicle arrives safely at its destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Warwick, RI. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before we assign your Warwick vehicle shipment, we verify that your carrier’s insurance is current and valid. We also require all our contracted carriers to add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy for extra protection.

This comprehensive coverage protects your vehicle throughout the entire journey from Warwick to your destination. You can ship with confidence knowing your car is protected by professional-grade insurance coverage.

For car shipping from Warwick, RI, we recommend booking at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives carriers enough time to plan efficient routes and bundle your vehicle with other shipments heading in the same direction.

Why book early? Warwick’s location near Providence and major highways like I-95 makes it easier for carriers to include your pickup in their routes. However, advance notice helps ensure:

• Better pricing through consolidated shipments
• More flexible pickup windows
• Higher chance of securing your preferred dates

If you need rush shipping, we can often accommodate pickups within 3-7 days, though this may cost more. During busy seasons (summer and early fall), booking even earlier is smart.

Pro tip: Have your pickup and delivery locations ready when you call. This helps us match you with the right carrier faster.

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 uses open-air trailers that expose your car to weather and road debris. It’s the most common and affordable option, costing about 50% less than enclosed transport.

Enclosed transport protects your vehicle inside a covered trailer, shielding it from weather, dust, and debris. This premium service costs more but is worth it for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint.

For most Warwick, RI residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport works perfectly fine. Choose enclosed transport if your car is worth over $50,000 or has sentimental value you can’t replace. See our complete open vs enclosed guide for detailed comparisons and pricing.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers convenient door-to-door auto transport service for Warwick, RI residents. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or any address you choose in Warwick and deliver it directly to your destination.

When you book your car shipment, simply provide us with your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. Our professional carriers will do their best to reach these exact locations. However, in some Warwick neighborhoods with narrow streets, low-hanging branches, or parking restrictions, our large transport trucks may not be able to access your exact address safely.

If this happens, don’t worry – your carrier will work with you to find a convenient nearby location like a shopping center parking lot, gas station, or main road where the pickup or delivery can happen safely. This alternative spot is usually within a few blocks of your original address.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle compared to terminal-to-terminal shipping, where you’d need to drop off and pick up your car at specific shipping yards.

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!