Chattanooga, TN Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Chattanooga, TN is simple. Follow these key steps:

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and fragile items. Carriers typically don’t insure personal property left inside.

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

Document the condition: Take photos of your vehicle from all angles before pickup. Note any scratches, dents, or issues.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has adequate fuel (about a quarter tank), proper fluid levels, and a charged battery.

Remove accessories: Take off any exterior items like bike racks, spoilers, or antennas that could be damaged. Secure or remove loose interior parts.

Provide a working key: Have a spare key ready to give the driver for loading and unloading.

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

For complete details, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. These simple steps will ensure a smooth pickup in Chattanooga and safe delivery to your destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Chattanooga, TN. All carriers in our network must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

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

You’ll receive a copy of the carrier’s insurance certificate before your vehicle is picked up from Chattanooga. If you have questions about coverage, our team is here to help.

We recommend scheduling your car shipment from Chattanooga, TN at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you the best results.

Here’s why early booking helps:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan routes more efficiently and offer competitive rates
• More carrier options: You’ll have access to more available drivers in the Chattanooga area
• Flexible scheduling: You can choose pickup dates that work best for you
• Route optimization: Carriers can bundle your vehicle with others heading the same direction

If you need faster service, we also offer expedited shipping with pickups possible in as little as 24-48 hours. Keep in mind that rush orders typically cost more due to dedicated routing.

Best practice: Book as soon as you know your moving dates. This ensures the smoothest experience and the best value for your Chattanooga car shipment.

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 debris, but it’s safe and reliable. This is the most common and affordable option, costing significantly less than enclosed transport.

Enclosed auto transport ships your vehicle in a fully covered trailer, protecting it from weather, dust, and debris. This premium service costs 50-60% more than open transport but offers maximum protection.

Which should you choose? Most Chattanooga residents choose open transport—it’s what dealerships use to ship new cars. Consider enclosed transport if you’re shipping a luxury vehicle, classic car, exotic sports car, or any vehicle with custom paint or modifications. For everyday vehicles, open transport is perfectly safe and budget-friendly.

Learn more in our detailed open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes! We offer convenient door-to-door auto transport service throughout Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding areas. When you book with us, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery addresses, and our carrier will come directly to you.

Our driver will pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or any location in the Chattanooga area that you specify. The same applies for delivery—whether you’re shipping within Tennessee or across the country.

Important to know: In some cases, large car carriers may not be able to access certain streets due to low-hanging trees, narrow roads, or tight turns. This is especially common in some of Chattanooga’s hillier neighborhoods or residential areas with limited access. If this happens, our driver will contact you to arrange a nearby meeting spot, such as a parking lot, gas station, or main road. This ensures your vehicle is transported safely and efficiently.

Door-to-door service is included in your quote at no extra charge, making your car shipping experience as smooth and hassle-free 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!