Woodinville, WA Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for shipping from Woodinville, WA is simple but important. Start by removing all personal items from inside your car – this includes toll passes, electronics, and any loose items that could shift during transport.

Next, clean your vehicle inside and out so you can easily spot any damage during the pre-transport inspection. Take photos of your car from all angles as documentation.

Make sure to remove or secure any exterior accessories like bike racks, spoilers, or antenna toppers that could be damaged. Check that your gas tank is between 1/4 and 1/2 full – this gives the carrier enough fuel to load and unload your vehicle without adding unnecessary weight.

Finally, have a spare key ready for the driver and ensure your car is in good working condition with properly inflated tires. For complete preparation guidelines, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page.

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

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

This means your vehicle is covered from pickup in Woodinville through delivery at your destination. You can ship with confidence knowing your car is protected by comprehensive insurance coverage throughout the transport process.

For car shipping from Woodinville, WA, we recommend booking at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and reliable service.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan efficient routes and bundle shipments
• More carrier options: Popular routes fill up quickly
• Flexible scheduling: You’ll have more pickup date choices

If you need last-minute shipping from Woodinville, we can still help. However, expect higher costs and limited availability, especially during peak seasons like summer and early fall.

Pro tip: Woodinville’s location near Seattle means good carrier availability, but booking early ensures you get the best service for your budget.

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 budget-friendly option. Your car rides on an open trailer, exposed to weather and road debris. It’s safe for most vehicles and costs significantly less.

Enclosed transport protects your car inside a covered trailer. It costs 40-60% more than open transport but shields your vehicle from weather, dust, and road debris. This is ideal for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs.

For most Woodinville residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport works great and saves money. Choose enclosed transport if you’re shipping a high-value car or want maximum protection. See our complete open vs enclosed guide for detailed comparisons and pricing.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door auto transport service for Woodinville, WA residents. This means we pick up your vehicle 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. Our carrier will come to your location in Woodinville to collect your vehicle. We handle all the logistics so you don’t have to drive to a terminal or depot.

However, some Woodinville neighborhoods have narrow streets or low-hanging trees that make it hard for large car carriers to navigate. If this happens, we’ll work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center or wide street. This ensures your vehicle stays protected during pickup and delivery.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle. You won’t need to arrange extra transportation or take time off work to drop off your car. It’s our most popular service option for good reason.

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!