Redwood City, CA Car Shipping

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

Remove Personal Items: Take out all personal belongings, including items in the glove compartment, trunk, and console. Car carriers are not insured for personal property.

Document Your Car’s Condition: Take clear photos of your vehicle from all angles before pickup. This protects you if any damage occurs during transport.

Check Fluids and Battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank), working brakes, and a charged battery. Your vehicle needs to start and drive onto the carrier.

Remove or Secure Loose Parts: Take off custom accessories, spoilers, or loose trim. Remove toll passes like FasTrak from your windshield.

Have Keys Ready: Provide one set of working keys to the driver. Keep a spare set for yourself.

For complete preparation guidelines, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures smooth pickup and delivery of your vehicle from Redwood City.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Redwood City, CA. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your Redwood City car shipment begins, 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 for extra protection.

This means your vehicle is covered from pickup in Redwood City through delivery at your destination. You can ship with confidence knowing your car is protected by comprehensive insurance coverage throughout the entire transport process.

We recommend booking your car shipping service from Redwood City, CA 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 bundle your vehicle with other shipments in the Redwood City area
• More scheduling options: You’ll have first pick of available pickup and delivery windows
• Less stress: Avoid last-minute rushes that can cost more and limit your choices

That said, we understand plans change. If you need expedited pickup from Redwood City, we can often arrange service with just 3-7 days notice – though this typically costs more due to limited carrier availability.

Pro tip: If you’re moving during peak season (summer months), consider booking even earlier – up to 4-6 weeks ahead – as demand from the San Francisco Bay Area is especially high during this time.

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 uses uncovered trailers and costs less. Your car sits on an open trailer with other vehicles. This works great for most cars and is very safe. Enclosed transport puts your car inside a covered trailer. It costs 40-60% more than open transport.

Choose enclosed transport if you have a luxury car, classic car, or custom vehicle. The enclosed trailer protects your car from weather, road debris, and dust during shipping from Redwood City. Most people pick open transport because it saves money and still keeps cars very safe.

Both options are insured and reliable. The choice depends on your car’s value and your budget. See our open vs enclosed auto transport guide for more details about shipping from Redwood City, CA.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers convenient door-to-door auto transport service for Redwood City residents. When you book your car shipment, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come directly to your home or office to collect your vehicle and deliver it to your new location.

In Redwood City’s residential areas, most pickups happen right at your driveway. However, if your street has restrictions like low-hanging trees, narrow roads, or parking limitations, our driver will work with you to find a safe nearby location. This might be a local shopping center, gas station, or main street that can accommodate our transport truck.

This service saves you time and hassle compared to terminal-to-terminal shipping. You won’t need to drive to a shipping facility or arrange extra transportation. Our team handles the logistics while you 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!