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

Clean and inspect your car: Wash your vehicle inside and out. Take photos of any existing damage for your records.

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, including toll passes, GPS devices, and fragile items. Carriers are not responsible for personal property.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank) and that the battery is charged. Fix any fluid leaks before pickup.

Secure loose parts: Remove or tighten exterior accessories like spoilers, antennas, or bike racks that could be damaged during transport.

Provide working keys: Have at least one spare key ready for the driver. Make sure all keys work for doors, ignition, and any alarms.

For complete preparation details, check our Vehicle Shipping Tips guide. Following these steps helps ensure your car arrives safely in Arizona.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Virginia to Arizona with Sherpa Auto Transport. We require all our carriers to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage that protects your vehicle throughout the entire journey.

Here’s what covers your car during transport:

• $1,000,000 minimum liability insurance – Covers damage caused by the carrier
• $100,000 minimum cargo insurance – Protects your vehicle’s value
• Verified active policies – We check that insurance is valid before your shipment begins

For added protection, all our contracted carriers list Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This means we can directly access policy details and ensure your Virginia to Arizona car shipment stays protected.

Your vehicle is covered from pickup in Virginia until safe delivery in Arizona. We handle the insurance verification so you can ship with confidence.

For car shipping from Virginia to Arizona, we recommend scheduling your pickup at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and flexible pickup dates.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan efficient routes and bundle shipments
• More availability: Popular routes fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons
• Flexible scheduling: You’ll have more pickup window options

If you need faster service, we offer expedited shipping with as little as 3-5 days notice, though this typically costs more. Peak moving seasons (summer months and holidays) require even more advance planning.

Pro tip: Book early but stay flexible with your pickup dates. This helps carriers optimize their routes and can save you money on your Virginia to Arizona car shipment.

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 is the most common and cost-effective option. Your car rides on an open trailer alongside other vehicles. It’s safe and reliable for most cars, but your vehicle is exposed to weather and road debris during the Virginia to Arizona journey.

Enclosed transport costs 40-60% more but provides complete protection. Your car travels inside a covered trailer, shielding it from weather, dust, and debris – important for Arizona’s desert conditions. This option is best for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs.

For most Virginia to Arizona shipments, open transport works great and saves money. Choose enclosed transport if your car is worth over $50,000 or needs extra protection. See our complete open vs enclosed guide for more details.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door service for all Virginia to Arizona car shipments. This means we pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or any address you choose in Virginia and deliver it directly to your specified location in Arizona.

Here’s how our door-to-door service works:

• Pickup: Our carrier comes to your Virginia address at the scheduled time
• Delivery: Your car is delivered to your new Arizona address
• Flexible locations: If your street has restrictions (like narrow roads or low bridges), we’ll arrange pickup at a nearby safe location like a shopping center or gas station

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle. You won’t need to drive to a terminal or arrange extra transportation. Most customers shipping from Virginia to Arizona choose this option because it’s convenient and only costs slightly more than terminal-to-terminal service.

Important note: Large trucks cannot access all residential areas. If needed, our driver will contact you to arrange pickup at the nearest accessible location, usually within a few blocks of your address.

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!