Lakewood, CO Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Lakewood, CO is simple. Follow these key steps:

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and loose items from your car. Carriers are not insured for personal property.

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

Check for leaks and mechanical issues: Ensure your vehicle runs properly and has no fluid leaks. Inflate tires to the proper pressure.

Secure or remove accessories: Take off or secure any loose parts like bike racks, spoilers, or antennas that could be damaged during transit.

Document the condition: Take photos of your vehicle from all angles before shipping. This protects you if any damage occurs.

Provide a key: Have a working key ready for the driver. Keep only about a quarter tank of gas in your vehicle.

For more detailed guidance, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures a smooth pickup and delivery experience.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when transporting from Lakewood, CO. Every carrier in our network must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your shipment begins, we verify that your assigned carrier’s insurance is valid and current. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their policy for added protection.

This means your vehicle is covered throughout the entire journey from Lakewood, giving you peace of mind during transport. If you’d like to review the carrier’s insurance certificate before shipping, just ask—we’re happy to provide it.

We recommend scheduling your pickup from Lakewood, CO at least 1-2 weeks in advance for the best results. However, booking earlier gives you more advantages.

Here’s why advance notice helps:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan routes more efficiently and often offer lower rates
• More carrier options: You’ll have access to more available drivers in the Lakewood area
• Flexible scheduling: Earlier booking means more pickup date options that work for you
• Route optimization: Carriers can bundle your vehicle with other shipments heading the same direction

Need faster service? We can often arrange expedited pickup in 2-5 days, though this typically costs more. If you have a firm deadline, let us know when you book.

Peak moving seasons (summer months and end-of-month periods) get busier, so add extra time during these periods. Winter weather in Lakewood can also affect schedules.

The bottom line: book as early as possible for the best rates and most options, but we can work with tighter timelines when needed.

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-air trailers that carry multiple vehicles at once. Your car is exposed to weather and road debris, but it’s the most affordable option. About 90% of vehicles shipped in the U.S. use open transport, and it’s perfectly safe for most cars.

Enclosed auto transport ships your vehicle in a fully covered trailer, protecting it from weather, dust, and road debris. It costs 50-60% more than open transport but offers maximum protection.

Which should you choose? For everyday vehicles, open transport is cost-effective and reliable. Choose enclosed transport if you’re shipping a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic car, or any vehicle with custom paint or modifications. Given Lakewood’s proximity to mountain roads and varying weather conditions, enclosed transport provides extra peace of mind for high-value vehicles.

Learn more in our open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service for Lakewood, CO residents. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home or business and deliver it directly to your destination address.

Here’s how it works:

• Convenient pickup: Our carrier will come to your specified address in Lakewood to load your vehicle
• Direct delivery: Your car will be delivered right to your door at the destination
• No extra trips: You won’t need to drive to a terminal or depot

Important note for Lakewood residents: Some residential streets may have restrictions that prevent large car carriers from accessing your exact location. This can include narrow roads, low-hanging trees, tight turns, or local parking regulations. If this applies to your area, our driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot—like a grocery store parking lot or gas station within a few blocks.

Most Lakewood pickups and deliveries happen without any issues. We’ll discuss your specific address when you book to ensure a smooth experience.

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!