Fairfax, VA Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for shipping from Fairfax, VA 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 console. Carriers are not responsible for personal property.

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

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank) and that the battery works. The driver needs to load and unload your vehicle.

Remove or secure loose parts: Take off custom accessories, spoilers, or anything that might come loose during transport. Remove toll passes and garage door openers.

Have keys ready: Provide one set of working keys to the carrier driver.

For complete preparation details, check our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps helps ensure smooth pickup and delivery in the Fairfax area.

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

Before we assign your Fairfax vehicle shipment, we verify that your carrier’s insurance is active and valid. We also require all our contracted carriers to add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy for extra protection.

This means your car is covered from pickup in Fairfax through delivery at your destination. Our insurance requirements exceed industry standards to give you peace of mind during transport.

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

Here’s why advance booking helps:

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

If you need rush shipping, we can often arrange pickup within 2-3 days from Fairfax. This costs more but works for urgent moves.

Peak moving seasons (summer months) get busier, so book 3-4 weeks ahead during these times. Fairfax’s location near Washington D.C. means good transport routes, but early booking still ensures the smoothest experience.

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 trailers where your car is exposed to weather and road debris. It costs less and works well for most everyday vehicles. Enclosed auto transport protects your car inside a covered trailer, shielding it from rain, snow, and flying rocks.

Choose open transport if you want to save money shipping a regular car to or from Fairfax, VA. Pick enclosed transport if you have a luxury car, classic vehicle, or custom paint job that needs extra protection. Enclosed shipping costs about 50% more than open transport.

Most Fairfax residents choose open transport because it’s reliable and affordable. See our open vs enclosed auto transport guide for a detailed comparison to help you decide.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers convenient door-to-door auto transport service in Fairfax, VA. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or any address you choose and deliver it directly to your destination.

When you book your Fairfax car shipping service, simply provide us with your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. Our experienced carriers will coordinate with you to schedule a convenient time for both pickup and delivery.

In some cases, large transport trucks may not be able to access certain residential streets in Fairfax due to low-hanging branches, narrow roads, or parking restrictions. If this happens, don’t worry – our driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center or gas station. This ensures your vehicle is handled safely while still providing maximum convenience.

Door-to-door service eliminates the need for you to drive to a terminal or depot, saving you time and hassle during your move from Fairfax, VA.

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!