Grapevine, TX Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Grapevine, TX is simple. Follow these key steps:

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and loose items from the interior. Carriers typically don’t insure personal property.

Clean your vehicle: Wash the exterior so you can document any existing damage with photos before shipping.

Check fluid levels and battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank), and the battery is charged so it can be loaded and unloaded.

Disable alarms: Turn off car alarms to prevent issues during transport.

Remove or secure accessories: Take off or secure any custom parts, antennas, spoilers, or bike racks that could be damaged.

Provide a working key: Make sure you have a key available for the driver.

For complete preparation guidance, see our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Taking these steps ensures a smooth pickup from Grapevine and safe delivery to your destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Grapevine, TX. All carriers in our network must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your shipment begins, we verify that the carrier’s insurance is active and in good standing. This ensures your vehicle is protected throughout the entire journey from Grapevine.

For added security, all our contracted carriers list Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This means we monitor coverage directly and can quickly address any issues that arise.

You’ll receive a copy of the carrier’s insurance certificate before pickup, giving you complete peace of mind when shipping your vehicle from Grapevine, TX.

We recommend scheduling your car shipment from Grapevine, TX 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 flexibility: You’ll have more pickup date options to choose from
• Route optimization: Your vehicle can be grouped with other shipments heading the same direction

Need to ship on short notice? We can often accommodate rush shipments within 2-5 days, though this may come with premium pricing.

For the smoothest experience, contact us as soon as you know your moving dates. We’ll work with you to find the best solution for your timeline and budget.

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 the most affordable and popular option—about 90% of vehicles are shipped this way.

Enclosed auto transport protects your vehicle inside a covered trailer, shielding it from weather, dust, and debris. This costs 50-60% more than open transport but offers maximum protection.

Which should Grapevine residents choose? Most standard vehicles do fine with open transport. Choose enclosed if you’re shipping a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic sports car, or any car with custom paint or modifications. The extra cost is worth it for high-value vehicles.

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

Yes! We offer door-to-door auto transport service to and from Grapevine, TX. This is our most popular shipping option because it’s the most convenient.

Here’s how it works: When you book your shipment, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come directly to your home, business, or specified location in Grapevine to pick up your vehicle. When delivery time comes, they’ll bring it right to your door at the destination.

In most residential and commercial areas of Grapevine, door-to-door service works perfectly. However, if your street has low-hanging trees, tight turns, or restrictions on large trucks, the driver may ask to meet you at a nearby open area like a shopping center or gas station. This is rare, but safety comes first.

The driver will contact you 24 hours before pickup to confirm the exact time and address details. This ensures a smooth, hassle-free experience from start to finish.

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!