Chantilly, VA Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Chantilly, VA is simple but important. Start by removing all personal items from inside your car – carriers cannot transport personal belongings for insurance reasons. Take out any toll passes like E-ZPass, GPS devices, and phone chargers.

Clean your vehicle inside and out before pickup. This helps you spot any existing damage during the inspection. Remove or secure loose exterior items like spoilers, bike racks, or antenna toppers that could get damaged.

Make sure your car is in good working condition. Check that the battery is charged, tires are properly inflated, and there’s about a quarter tank of gas – not more, as this adds weight.

Have a spare key ready for the driver. Take photos of your vehicle from all angles before transport begins. For complete preparation details, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page.

Quick checklist: Remove personal items, clean vehicle, secure loose parts, quarter tank of gas, spare key ready, and take photos.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Chantilly, VA. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry minimum $1,000,000 liability insurance and $100,000 cargo insurance.

Before your Chantilly pickup, 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 car is covered from the moment it’s loaded in Chantilly until delivery at your destination. Our insurance requirements exceed industry standards to give you peace of mind during transport.

For car shipping from Chantilly, VA, we recommend booking your pickup service at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, scheduling earlier gives you better options and pricing.

Here’s why early booking helps:

• Better carrier availability – More drivers service the busy Northern Virginia area
• Lower costs – Carriers can group your car with other shipments
• Flexible timing – You get preferred pickup dates

If you need rush service, we can often arrange pickup within 2-3 days from Chantilly. But this costs more and limits your carrier choices.

Peak season tip: During summer months (May-September), book 3-4 weeks ahead. This is when most people move and demand is highest.

Ready to ship? Contact us today for a free quote and we’ll help you find the perfect pickup time for your schedule.

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 uncovered 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.

Enclosed transport uses covered trailers that fully protect your vehicle from the elements. While more expensive, it’s ideal for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs.

For most Chantilly residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport works great and saves money. Choose enclosed if your car is worth over $50,000 or needs extra protection. Both options are safe and reliable.

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

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door auto transport service to and from Chantilly, VA. This means we pick up your car 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 in Chantilly. Our carrier will come right to your location – whether it’s your driveway, apartment complex, or workplace. This saves you time and hassle compared to dropping off your car at a terminal.

In some cases, large car carriers cannot access certain streets due to low bridges, narrow roads, or tight turns. If this happens in your Chantilly neighborhood, our driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center or wide street. We always aim to get as close to your door as possible.

Door-to-door service is included in our standard pricing with no extra fees. It’s the most popular choice for customers shipping cars to or from Chantilly because it’s so convenient.

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!