Memphis, TN Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for shipment from Memphis, TN is simple when you follow these key steps:

Remove Personal Items: Take out all personal belongings, including electronics, documents, and valuables. Car carriers are not responsible for items left inside your vehicle.

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

Document Current Condition: Take photos of your car from all angles, noting any scratches, dents, or other issues before pickup in Memphis.

Check Fluids and Battery: Ensure your car has adequate fuel (about 1/4 tank), oil, and brake fluid. Make sure your battery is charged and secure.

Remove Accessories: Take off any loose parts like bike racks, spoilers, or antennas that could get damaged during transport.

Disable Alarms: Turn off car alarms to prevent them from going off during transit.

For complete preparation guidelines, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures your Memphis car shipment goes smoothly and your vehicle arrives safely at its destination.

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

Before your Memphis pickup, we verify that your carrier’s insurance is current and valid. This protects your vehicle throughout the entire transport process.

For added protection, all our carriers list Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This means we monitor coverage directly and ensure your vehicle stays protected from Memphis pickup to final delivery.

You’ll receive insurance documentation before transport begins, giving you peace of mind for your Memphis car shipment.

For car shipping from Memphis, TN, 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.

Why book early? Memphis is a major transportation hub, which means carriers frequently travel through the area. When you book ahead, carriers can bundle your vehicle with other shipments heading in the same direction. This helps lower costs and ensures faster pickup times.

If you need faster service, we can often arrange pickup within 3-7 days, but expect to pay premium rates for expedited shipping. During peak seasons (summer months and winter holidays), we strongly suggest booking even earlier – up to 4 weeks ahead.

Pro tip: Flexible pickup dates give you better pricing and more carrier options. If your move date is firm, book as soon as you know your timeline.

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 trailers where your car is exposed to weather and road debris. This is the most common and affordable option, costing about 50% less than enclosed transport. Your vehicle travels on the same multi-level trailers you see on highways every day.

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

Which should Memphis residents choose? Most everyday vehicles do great with open transport – it’s safe, reliable, and budget-friendly. Choose enclosed transport if you’re shipping a high-value car, antique vehicle, or anything with special modifications you want to protect.

Need help deciding? Check out our detailed open vs enclosed auto transport guide for more information.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door car shipping service to and from Memphis, TN. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or another address you choose and deliver it directly to your destination.

When you book with us, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses in Memphis or anywhere else in the country. Our carriers will do their best to reach these exact locations. However, some Memphis neighborhoods have narrow streets, low-hanging branches, or parking restrictions that make it hard for large car carriers to access.

If your street isn’t accessible, don’t worry. Our driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center, gas station, or wide street. This is still considered door-to-door service since we’re getting as close as possible to your preferred location.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle compared to dropping off or picking up your car at a terminal. It’s our most popular shipping option for Memphis customers.

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!