Mckinney, TX Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from McKinney, TX is simple when you follow these key steps:

Remove Personal Items: Take out all personal belongings, including toll tags, garage door openers, and any loose items that could shift during transport.

Document Your Car: Take clear photos of your vehicle from all angles before pickup. This helps with insurance claims if needed.

Check Fluids and Battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank), working brakes, and a charged battery so carriers can load and unload safely.

Remove Accessories: Take off custom parts, bike racks, or anything that sticks out. These can get damaged or cause extra fees.

For a complete checklist and more detailed tips, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures your car arrives safely at its destination from McKinney.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from McKinney, TX. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before we ship your car from McKinney, we verify that your carrier’s insurance is active and valid. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their policy for extra protection.

This means your vehicle is covered from pickup in McKinney until delivery at your destination. Our insurance requirements exceed industry standards to give you peace of mind during your car shipment.

For car shipping from McKinney, TX, we recommend booking at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and preferred pickup dates.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan efficient routes and offer lower rates
• More flexibility: You’ll have more pickup date options to choose from
• Route optimization: Your vehicle can be bundled with other shipments heading the same direction

If you need rush service, we can often accommodate pickups within 3-5 days, though this typically costs more. During peak seasons (summer and winter holidays), book even earlier if possible.

Ready to ship your car from McKinney? Get your free quote today and lock in your preferred dates.

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 is the most common and affordable option. Your car travels on an open trailer, exposed to weather and road debris. This works great for most everyday vehicles and costs significantly less.

Enclosed transport protects your vehicle inside a covered trailer. It costs 40-60% more than open transport but shields your car from weather, dust, and road debris. This is ideal for luxury cars, classic vehicles, or cars with custom paint jobs.

For most McKinney residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport offers excellent value. Choose enclosed transport if you’re shipping a high-value car that needs extra protection. See our complete open vs enclosed transport guide for detailed comparisons and pricing.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service for McKinney, TX residents. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home or office and deliver it directly to your new address.

When you book with us, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come to you in McKinney and handle everything. If your street has restrictions like low-hanging trees, narrow roads, or weight limits, don’t worry. We’ll arrange pickup at a nearby safe location like a shopping center or gas station.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle. You won’t need to drive to a terminal or arrange extra transportation. It’s our most popular option because it’s convenient and stress-free.

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!