Daly City, CA Car Shipping

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

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and loose items from the interior. Carriers are not insured for personal property.

Clean your vehicle: Wash the exterior so you can document its condition with photos before shipping.

Check for leaks and mechanical issues: Make sure your car runs properly and has no fluid leaks. Inflate tires to the proper pressure.

Secure or remove accessories: Remove or secure antennas, spoilers, bike racks, and other exterior accessories that could be damaged during transit.

Keep fuel low: Leave only a quarter tank of gas. This reduces weight and meets safety requirements.

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

Disable alarms: Turn off any car alarms to avoid issues during transport.

For more detailed guidance, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Proper preparation ensures a smooth pickup from Daly City and safe delivery to your destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Daly City, CA. All carriers 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 valid and current. 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.

Your vehicle is covered from pickup in Daly City to final delivery. If you’d like to review the carrier’s insurance certificate before transport, just ask—we’re happy to provide it.

We recommend scheduling your pickup from Daly City at least 1-2 weeks in advance. This gives carriers enough time to plan efficient routes and find other shipments in the Bay Area.

Booking early offers several benefits:

• Better pricing: Carriers can bundle your vehicle with others heading the same direction
• More flexibility: You’ll have more carrier options to choose from
• Less stress: You won’t be rushed to find last-minute transportation

Need to ship sooner? We can often arrange pickups within 2-5 days, though this may limit your options and could cost more. For the best experience, book as early as you know your moving dates.

Peak moving seasons (summer and end-of-month) may require even more advance notice, so plan ahead when possible.

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.

The main difference comes down to protection and cost. Open auto transport uses open-air trailers where your vehicle is exposed to weather and road debris—the same way cars are transported to dealerships. It’s the most affordable option and works great for most standard vehicles.

Enclosed auto transport ships your car inside a fully covered trailer, protecting it from weather, dust, and debris. This costs 40-60% more but is worth it for luxury cars, classic vehicles, or cars with custom paint jobs.

For most Daly City residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport is reliable and cost-effective. Choose enclosed if your car is high-value or requires extra protection. Learn more in our open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service to and from Daly City, CA. This is our most popular shipping option because it’s convenient and hassle-free.

Here’s how it works: When you book your shipment, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come directly to your location in Daly City to pick up your vehicle and deliver it right to your destination address.

However, Daly City has some areas with narrow streets, steep hills, or tight residential spaces. If your location has any access restrictions that make it unsafe or impossible for a large car carrier to navigate, don’t worry. Our driver will contact you to arrange a nearby safe meeting spot, such as a shopping center parking lot, gas station, or main street location. This happens in only a small percentage of cases.

Door-to-door service means you won’t need to drive to a terminal or depot. We handle the logistics so you can focus on your move.

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!