Novato, CA Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for shipping from Novato, CA is simple when you follow these key steps:

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, including electronics, documents, and loose items. Carriers are not responsible for personal property left in vehicles.

Clean your car: Wash your vehicle inside and out. This helps with the pre-transport inspection and makes it easier to spot any damage.

Document the condition: Take photos of your car from all angles, noting any existing scratches or dents.

Prepare for pickup: Remove toll passes, garage door openers, and any aftermarket accessories like bike racks or spoilers that could be damaged. Make sure you have a spare key ready for the driver.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has less than a quarter tank of gas, and that the battery is charged and fluids are at proper levels.

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

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Novato, CA. 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 Novato car shipment, we verify that your carrier’s insurance is current and valid. We also require all our contracted carriers to add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy for extra protection.

This comprehensive coverage protects your vehicle throughout the entire journey from Novato to your destination. You can ship with confidence knowing your car is protected by professional-grade insurance from pickup to delivery.

For car shipping from Novato, CA, we recommend booking your pickup service at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you better options and pricing.

Here’s why advance booking helps:

• Better carrier availability – More transport trucks serve your route
• Lower costs – Carriers can group your car with other Novato shipments
• Flexible scheduling – You get preferred pickup dates

During busy seasons (summer and fall), consider booking 3-4 weeks ahead. Last-minute bookings are possible but may cost more and have limited pickup windows.

Ready to ship your car from Novato? Contact Sherpa Auto Transport today for a free quote and to secure your preferred pickup date.

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

Enclosed transport protects your car inside a covered trailer. It costs 30-60% more than open transport but shields your vehicle from weather, dust, and road debris.

Choose enclosed transport if you have:

• Classic or luxury cars
• Custom paint jobs
• High-value vehicles
• Cars sensitive to weather

For most everyday vehicles shipping to or from Novato, open transport works great and saves money. See our complete open vs enclosed guide for more details on choosing the right option for your Novato car shipment.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service to and from Novato, CA. This means we’ll 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 us with your pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come right to your location in Novato – whether that’s your driveway, apartment complex, or workplace.

In some cases, large car carriers can’t access certain streets due to low bridges, narrow roads, or tight turns. If this happens in your Novato neighborhood, don’t worry. We’ll arrange to meet you at a nearby safe location like a shopping center or gas station. This ensures your car gets picked up and delivered safely while keeping costs low.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle. You won’t need to drive to a terminal or arrange extra transportation. It’s our most popular service option for Novato residents.

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!