Roanoke, VA Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Roanoke, VA is simple. Follow these key steps:

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

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and fragile items. These aren’t covered by carrier insurance and can shift during transit.

Check for leaks and mechanical issues: Make sure your car runs properly, has no fluid leaks, and maintains proper tire pressure.

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

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

Remove or secure accessories: Take off custom antennas, spoilers, bike racks, and other exterior add-ons that could be damaged.

Keep fuel low: Maintain about a quarter tank of gas. This reduces weight while ensuring the car can be driven on and off the carrier.

For complete preparation guidelines, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Our team is here to help make your Roanoke vehicle transport smooth and stress-free.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Roanoke, VA. Every carrier in our network must carry a minimum of $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 add Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their policy. This gives you extra protection and peace of mind.

You’ll receive a copy of the carrier’s insurance certificate before your vehicle is picked up in Roanoke. If you have any questions about coverage, our team is happy to help explain the details.

We recommend scheduling your car shipment from Roanoke, VA at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you more options and better rates.

Here’s why advance notice helps:

• Better carrier availability: Carriers can plan routes and combine your vehicle with others heading in the same direction
• More competitive pricing: Last-minute bookings often cost more due to limited availability
• Flexible scheduling: You’ll have more pickup date options to choose from

If you need expedited service, we can often arrange pickup within 24-48 hours, though this may come with rush fees. For the best experience, book as soon as you know your moving 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 auto transport is the most common and affordable option. Your vehicle is loaded onto an open-air trailer alongside other cars. It’s fully insured and safe for most vehicles, but exposed to weather and road debris during transit.

Enclosed auto transport provides complete protection inside a covered trailer. It costs 40-60% more than open transport, but shields your vehicle from weather, dust, and road hazards.

Choose open transport if: You have a standard daily-driver vehicle and want the most cost-effective option. This works great for most Roanoke residents shipping sedans, SUVs, and trucks.

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.

Both options are reliable and insured. For most Roanoke car shipments, open transport provides excellent value. Learn more in our open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes! We offer door-to-door auto transport service to and from Roanoke, VA. This is our most popular shipping option because it’s the most convenient.

Here’s how it works: When you book your shipment, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses in Roanoke. Our carrier will come directly to your home, office, or specified location to pick up your vehicle. When delivery time comes, they’ll bring it right to your door at the destination.

In most Roanoke neighborhoods, door-to-door service works perfectly. However, if your street has low-hanging trees, tight turns, or restrictions on large trucks, the driver may ask to meet you at a nearby location like a parking lot or gas station. This keeps both your vehicle and property safe during loading and unloading.

Our team will work with you to find the best pickup and delivery spots that work for your schedule and location in Roanoke.

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!