Richmond, TX Car Shipping

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

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

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll tags, and fragile items. These aren’t covered by carrier insurance.

Check for leaks: Make sure there are no fluid leaks. Fix any mechanical issues before shipping.

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

Keep fuel low: Leave only a quarter tank of gas. This reduces weight and meets safety requirements.

Remove accessories: Take off bike racks, spoilers, and other exterior add-ons that could get damaged.

Provide a key: Have a working key ready for the driver.

For a complete checklist, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Proper preparation ensures a smooth pickup from Richmond and safe delivery to your destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Richmond, TX. Every carrier in our network must carry at least $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 valid. We also require all carriers to list Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their policy. This gives you extra protection and peace of mind.

Your carrier will provide you with their insurance details before pickup. Keep this information handy during transport. While damage is rare, you’re covered if anything unexpected happens on the road.

We recommend scheduling your car shipping service from Richmond, TX at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you the best results.

Here’s why advance booking helps:

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

Need to ship sooner? We can often arrange expedited pickup within 24-48 hours for an additional fee. Just let us know your timeline, and we’ll work to accommodate your needs.

The key is to contact us as soon as you know your moving dates. This gives us the best chance to find you an affordable, reliable carrier for your Richmond, TX pickup.

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 during transit. This is the most common and affordable option, used for about 90% of all car shipments.

Enclosed auto transport ships your vehicle inside a covered trailer, protecting it from weather, dust, and road debris. This premium service costs 40-60% more than open transport.

Choose open transport if: You have a standard daily-driver vehicle and want to save money. It’s safe, reliable, and perfect for most cars.

Choose enclosed transport if: You’re shipping a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic sports car, or any car with custom paint or modifications. The extra protection is worth the cost for high-value vehicles.

For Richmond, TX residents, both options are readily available. See our open vs enclosed auto transport guide for more details on pricing and which option fits your needs.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service in Richmond, TX. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home or business and deliver it directly to your destination address.

Here’s how it works:

Pickup: The carrier will come to your specified address in Richmond to load your vehicle. This could be your home, office, or another location you choose.

Delivery: Your car will be delivered directly to the address you provide at your destination.

Important note: In some cases, large car carriers may not be able to access certain streets due to low-hanging trees, narrow roads, or tight turns. If this happens in your Richmond neighborhood, the driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a parking lot or gas station.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle. You won’t need to drop off or pick up your vehicle at a terminal. Most customers in Richmond find this to be the most convenient shipping option available.

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!