Bothell, WA Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Bothell, WA is simple when you follow these key steps. First, remove all personal items from inside your car, including toll passes, GPS devices, and any fragile items that could break during transit. Next, secure or remove loose exterior accessories like bike racks, spoilers, or custom antennas that might get damaged on the road.

Make sure to provide a working key to the carrier so they can load and unload your vehicle safely. It’s also smart to document your car’s condition with photos before pickup – this helps protect you if any issues arise during shipping.

Finally, keep your gas tank between 1/4 and 1/2 full to reduce weight while ensuring the carrier can move your vehicle as needed. For complete preparation details, check out our Vehicle Shipping Tips guide.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Bothell, WA. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

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

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

For car shipping from Bothell, WA, we recommend booking your pickup service at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives carriers enough time to plan efficient routes and bundle your vehicle with other shipments in the Seattle metro area.

Booking early offers several benefits:

• Better pricing: More time allows for competitive carrier bidding
• Flexible scheduling: You’ll have more pickup date options
• Route optimization: Carriers can group Bothell shipments with nearby Seattle, Bellevue, and Everett pickups

If you need faster service, rush shipping is available with 3-7 days notice, though it typically costs more. During busy seasons (summer and early fall), consider booking 3-4 weeks ahead for the best rates and availability.

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’s the most common and affordable option, costing significantly less than enclosed transport.

Enclosed auto transport protects your vehicle inside a covered trailer, shielding it from weather, dust, and road debris. This premium service typically costs 50-80% more than open transport.

Choose open transport if: You have a standard daily driver and want to save money. Most cars ship safely this way.

Choose enclosed transport if: You own a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic car, or have custom paint work that needs extra protection.

For Bothell residents, both options are readily available given the area’s proximity to major shipping routes. Learn more in our detailed open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

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

When you book your car shipment, simply provide us with your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. Our assigned carrier will do their best to reach these exact locations. However, Bothell’s tree-lined residential streets and some narrow roads may require slight adjustments for safety reasons.

If our large transport truck cannot safely access your specific address due to low-hanging branches, tight turns, or parking restrictions, don’t worry. We’ll work with you to find a nearby meeting spot like a shopping center, gas station, or open parking area within a few blocks of your location.

This door-to-door service saves you time and hassle compared to terminal-to-terminal shipping, where you’d need to drop off and pick up your vehicle at distant shipping yards.

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!