Santa Rosa, CA Car Shipping

To prepare your vehicle for shipping from Santa Rosa, CA, follow these key steps:

Remove personal items: Take out all personal belongings, including electronics, documents, and loose items that could shift during transport.

Clean your car: Wash both interior and exterior so you can easily spot any damage during inspection.

Document condition: Take photos of your vehicle from all angles before pickup.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank) and that the battery is charged so drivers can load and unload it.

Remove or secure accessories: Take off custom parts, spoilers, or loose trim that could fall off during transit.

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

For complete preparation guidelines, check 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 Rosa, CA. Every carrier in our network must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before we assign your Santa Rosa car shipment, we verify that the carrier’s insurance is current and valid. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy for extra protection.

This means your vehicle is covered from pickup in Santa Rosa through delivery at your destination. Our insurance requirements exceed industry standards, giving you peace of mind during transport.

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

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 service, we can often accommodate rush shipments within 3-7 days, though this may cost more. During peak seasons (summer and fall), book even earlier if possible.

Pro tip: Have your pickup and delivery addresses ready when you call. This helps us find the fastest, most cost-effective shipping solution for your Santa Rosa car transport.

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 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 option is ideal for luxury cars, classic vehicles, or cars with custom paint jobs.

For most Santa Rosa residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport works great and saves money. Choose enclosed transport if you’re moving a high-value car that needs extra protection. See our complete open vs enclosed transport guide for detailed comparisons and pricing.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service to and from Santa Rosa, CA. This means we pick up your car 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 right to your location in Santa Rosa – whether that’s your driveway, apartment complex, or workplace.

However, some Santa Rosa neighborhoods have narrow streets or low-hanging trees that large car carriers can’t navigate safely. If this happens, don’t worry. We’ll work with you to find a convenient nearby spot like a shopping center or wide street. This ensures your car stays safe during pickup and delivery.

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 Santa Rosa 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!