Santa Clara, CA Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Santa Clara, CA is simple but important. Here’s what you need to do:

Clean and inspect your car: Wash your vehicle inside and out. Take photos of any existing damage for your records.

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, including items in the glove box and trunk. Remove toll passes, GPS devices, and any loose accessories.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has less than a quarter tank of gas. Check that the battery is secure and fluids aren’t leaking.

Prepare keys and documentation: Have a spare key ready for the driver. Keep your registration and insurance papers handy.

Secure loose parts: Remove or secure any custom accessories, spoilers, or loose trim that could be damaged during transport.

For complete preparation guidelines, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps will help ensure your car arrives safely at its destination.

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

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

This comprehensive coverage protects your vehicle during pickup in Santa Clara, throughout transport, and until delivery at your destination. You can ship with confidence knowing your car is protected every mile of the journey.

For car shipping from Santa Clara, CA, we recommend booking at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and preferred pickup dates.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan efficient routes and offer lower rates
• More options: You’ll have access to more available carriers and transport dates
• Less stress: Avoid last-minute rushes and limited availability

Peak season tip: During busy times (summer months and holidays), book 3-4 weeks ahead. Santa Clara’s location in the San Francisco Bay Area means high demand for car shipping services.

Need to ship sooner? We can often accommodate rush orders, but expect higher costs and fewer carrier options.

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 with other vehicles, exposed to weather and road debris. This works great for most everyday cars and saves you money.

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

For Santa Clara residents, open transport handles 90% of car shipments just fine. Choose enclosed transport if your car is worth over $50,000 or has special value to you. See our complete open vs enclosed guide for more details.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers convenient door-to-door auto transport service for Santa Clara, CA residents. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or preferred location in Santa Clara and deliver it directly to your destination address.

When you book your car shipment, simply provide us with your pickup and delivery addresses. Our assigned carrier will coordinate with you to schedule both pickup and delivery at these locations. This service eliminates the need for you to drive to a terminal or depot, saving you time and hassle.

Keep in mind that some Santa Clara neighborhoods may have restrictions for large transport trucks, such as narrow streets, low-hanging branches, or HOA regulations. If your specific address isn’t accessible for our carrier, we’ll work with you to find a safe, nearby alternative location like a shopping center parking lot or gas station – typically within a few blocks of your preferred address.

Door-to-door service is included in most of our auto transport quotes, making it an excellent choice for busy Santa Clara residents who want maximum convenience when shipping their vehicles.

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!