Preparing your vehicle for shipping from Texas to Arizona is simple but important. Here’s what you need to do:

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, including items in the glove box, trunk, and under seats. Carriers are not responsible for personal property.

Clean your car: Wash your vehicle inside and out. This helps you spot any existing damage during the inspection.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank), oil, and brake fluid. Make sure your battery is secure and working.

Remove or secure loose parts: Take off custom accessories, spoilers, or anything that might fall off. Retract antennas and fold in mirrors.

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

Document everything: Take photos of your car from all angles before pickup.

For complete preparation details, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures your car arrives safely in Arizona.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Texas to Arizona with Sherpa Auto Transport.

Every carrier in our network must carry:

• $1,000,000 in liability insurance – covers damage to other vehicles or property
• $100,000 in cargo insurance – protects your vehicle during transport

Before your Texas to Arizona shipment begins, 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 insurance coverage is included in your quote at no extra cost. Your vehicle is protected from pickup in Texas all the way to delivery in Arizona.

For car shipping from Texas to Arizona, 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.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can bundle your vehicle with other shipments heading to Arizona
• More scheduling flexibility: You’ll have multiple pickup date options to choose from
• Peak season planning: Winter months see higher demand for Texas to Arizona routes due to snowbird migration

If you need faster service, we can often arrange pickup within 3-7 days, though this may limit your carrier options and pricing. For the smoothest experience shipping your car from Texas to Arizona, book early and give yourself plenty of time.

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 uses open trailers where your car is exposed to weather and road debris. It costs less and works well for most vehicles. Enclosed transport uses covered trailers that fully protect your car from the elements.

For Texas to Arizona shipping, enclosed transport costs 40-60% more than open transport. Choose enclosed if you have a luxury car, classic vehicle, or custom paint job. The desert sun and dust between Texas and Arizona can be harsh on exposed vehicles.

Most people pick open transport because it’s affordable and safe. Your car arrives in the same condition it left. See our open vs enclosed auto transport guide for a detailed comparison.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service from Texas to Arizona. This means we pick up your car from your home, office, or any address you choose in Texas and deliver it directly to your specified location in Arizona.

Here’s how it works: When you book your shipment, simply provide us with your pickup address in Texas and delivery address in Arizona. Our carrier will come to you at both ends of the journey. No need to drive to terminals or drop-off points.

In some cases, large trucks cannot access certain streets due to low bridges, narrow roads, or neighborhood restrictions. If this happens, our driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center or gas station. This ensures your vehicle stays protected while making pickup and delivery as easy as possible.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle during your Texas to Arizona move. You can focus on other moving tasks while we handle getting your car safely to its new home.

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!