Culver City, CA Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Culver City, CA is simple. Follow these key steps:

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

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

Remove or secure accessories: Detach bike racks, spoilers, and other exterior add-ons that could be damaged during transit.

Check fluid levels and battery: Ensure your car is in good running condition with no leaks.

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

Keep gas low: Maintain about a quarter tank of fuel for loading and unloading.

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

For complete details, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures a smooth pickup from Culver City and safe delivery to your destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Culver City, CA. Every carrier we work with 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 valid and current. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their policy. This gives you an extra layer of protection.

Your vehicle is covered from pickup in Culver City through delivery to your destination. If you have questions about insurance coverage, our team is happy to provide you with the carrier’s insurance details before transport.

We recommend scheduling your pickup from Culver City at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you the best results.

Here’s why advance notice helps:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan routes more efficiently and often offer lower rates
• More carrier options: You’ll have access to more qualified drivers in the Culver City area
• Flexible scheduling: You can choose pickup dates that work best for your move
• Route bundling: Carriers can combine your shipment with others heading the same direction, reducing costs

Need faster service? We can often arrange pickups in 3-5 days, though rush orders may cost more. If you have flexible dates, let us know—this helps carriers fit your vehicle into their existing routes.

Contact us as soon as you know your moving dates. We’ll work with you to find the best pickup time for your schedule and 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 auto transport is the most common and affordable option. Your vehicle is loaded onto an open-air trailer (the same type you see on highways). It’s fully insured and safe, but exposed to weather and road elements 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 debris.

Choose open transport if: You have a standard vehicle and want the most cost-effective option. This is what 90% of customers use for everyday cars, trucks, and SUVs.

Choose enclosed transport if: You’re shipping a luxury vehicle, classic car, exotic sports car, or any vehicle with custom paint or modifications. The extra cost provides peace of mind and maximum protection.

Both options are fully insured. See our open vs enclosed auto transport guide for more details on pricing and which option is right for your Culver City vehicle shipment.

Yes! We offer door-to-door auto transport service to and from Culver City, CA. This means we pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or any address you choose, and deliver it directly to your destination.

When you book with Sherpa Auto Transport, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come right to your location in Culver City to load your vehicle and deliver it to your specified destination address.

In some cases, large car carriers may face restrictions on narrow streets, low-hanging trees, or tight residential areas common in parts of Culver City. If your street isn’t accessible for a full-size carrier, we’ll work with you to choose a nearby safe meeting spot, like a shopping center parking lot or main street location. This ensures your vehicle is picked up and delivered as close to your door as possible.

Door-to-door service is included in our standard pricing—no extra fees. It’s the most convenient option and the one most of our Culver City customers choose.

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!