Menifee, CA Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Menifee, CA is simple but important. First, remove all personal items from inside your car, including toll passes, GPS devices, and any loose objects that could shift during transport.

Clean your vehicle inside and out before pickup. This helps with the inspection process and makes it easier to spot any existing damage. Take photos of your car from all angles as documentation.

Make sure your gas tank is no more than 1/4 full to reduce weight and meet safety requirements. Check that your battery is secure and your tires are properly inflated.

Remove or secure exterior accessories like bike racks, spoilers, or custom antennas that could be damaged during loading. Disable your car alarm to prevent issues during transport.

Finally, have a spare key ready for the driver and ensure your vehicle can start and move under its own power. For complete preparation details, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page.

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

Before we assign your Menifee car shipment, we check that your carrier’s insurance is active and valid. We also require all carriers to list Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their policy. This gives you extra protection during transport.

Your vehicle is covered from pickup in Menifee until delivery at your destination. You’ll get insurance details before your shipment starts, so you have peace of mind throughout the process.

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

Why book early? Carriers often bundle multiple vehicles on the same route to keep costs down. When you book ahead, your car can be grouped with other shipments heading in the same direction from the Menifee area.

If you need faster service, we can often arrange pickup within 3-7 days, but expect to pay premium rates for expedited shipping. During peak seasons (summer months and holidays), booking even earlier is smart.

Pro tip: Flexible pickup dates give you more options and better prices. If you can be flexible with your timeline, mention this when you book your Menifee car shipping service.

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 budget-friendly option. Your car rides on an open trailer, exposed to weather and road debris. It’s safe and reliable for most vehicles.

Enclosed transport costs 40-60% more but provides full protection inside a covered trailer. This is ideal for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs that need extra care.

For most Menifee residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport works great and saves money. Choose enclosed if your car is worth over $50,000 or has sentimental value you can’t replace. See our complete open vs enclosed guide for more details.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door service for Menifee, CA residents. This means we’ll pick up your car from your home or workplace 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 Menifee to collect your vehicle. We handle all the logistics so you don’t have to drive to a terminal or depot.

In rare cases where your street has restrictions (like low-hanging branches, narrow roads, or weight limits), our driver will arrange to meet you at a safe, nearby location such as a shopping center or gas station. We’ll coordinate this with you in advance.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle. It’s included in our standard pricing with no extra fees for Menifee customers.

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!