Roseville, CA Car Shipping

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

Remove personal items: Take out all personal belongings, including electronics, documents, and valuables. Car carriers are not insured for personal items left inside your vehicle.

Clean your car: Wash your vehicle inside and out. This makes it easier to spot any existing damage during the inspection process.

Document existing damage: Take photos of your car from all angles. Note any scratches, dents, or other issues before pickup.

Check fluid levels and battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank) and that the battery is charged. Your vehicle needs to start and drive onto the carrier.

Remove or secure loose parts: Take off custom accessories, spoilers, or anything that might come loose during transport. Fold in side mirrors and retract antennas.

Disable alarms: Turn off car alarms to prevent them from going off during transit.

For complete preparation guidelines, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures your car ships safely from Roseville to its destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Roseville, CA with Sherpa Auto Transport. We require all our carriers to maintain minimum insurance coverage of $1,000,000 in liability and $100,000 in cargo protection.

Before your Roseville pickup, we verify that your carrier’s insurance is current and valid. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their policy, giving you extra protection throughout your shipment.

What this means for you: If any damage occurs during transport from Roseville, you’re covered under the carrier’s cargo insurance. This coverage protects your vehicle from pickup in Roseville until delivery at your destination.

For complete peace of mind, we can provide you with your carrier’s insurance certificate before your vehicle ships from Roseville.

We recommend scheduling your car pickup from Roseville, CA at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and ensures carriers can plan efficient routes through the Sacramento area.

Why book early? Roseville’s location near major highways like I-80 and Highway 65 makes it a popular pickup point. Carriers often bundle multiple vehicles from the greater Sacramento region, so early booking helps secure your spot on these cost-effective routes.

For peak seasons (summer months and winter holidays), consider booking 3-4 weeks ahead. During slower periods, 1-2 weeks may be sufficient, but earlier booking always means better pricing and scheduling options.

Need faster service? We offer expedited shipping options, though these come at a premium cost. Contact our team to discuss rush delivery from Roseville if your timeline is tight.

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 uses open trailers where your car is exposed to weather and road debris. It costs less and is widely available. Enclosed transport uses covered trailers that fully protect your vehicle from the elements.

Here are the key differences:

• Cost: Enclosed transport costs 40-60% more than open transport
• Protection: Enclosed offers complete protection from weather, dust, and road debris
• Availability: Open transport has more carriers and faster pickup times
• Best for: Choose enclosed for luxury cars, classics, or custom vehicles. Open works great for daily drivers

Most Roseville residents choose open transport since it’s reliable and cost-effective. Consider enclosed if your car is worth over $50,000 or has special value to you. See our complete open vs enclosed guide for detailed comparisons and photos.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door service for Roseville, CA residents. 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 to you in Roseville and handle everything. You don’t need to drive to a terminal or depot.

However, some Roseville neighborhoods have narrow streets or low-hanging trees that large car carriers can’t navigate safely. If this happens, our driver will work with you to find a nearby meeting spot like a shopping center or wide street. This keeps your car safe and makes the process smooth for everyone.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle. It’s included in our standard pricing, so there are no surprise fees.

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!