Mill Valley, CA Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Mill Valley, CA is simple but important. Here’s what you need to do:

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

Clean your car: Wash your vehicle inside and out. This helps with the inspection process and lets you spot any existing damage.

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

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank), oil, and coolant. Make sure the battery is charged and working.

Remove or secure loose parts: Take off custom accessories, spoilers, or anything that might get damaged. Secure or remove toll passes, GPS devices, and fragile items.

Provide working keys: Have a spare key ready for the driver. Make sure all keys work for doors, ignition, and any alarms.

For complete details, check our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures smooth pickup and delivery of your vehicle.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Mill Valley, 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 Mill Valley car shipment begins, we verify that your carrier’s insurance is active and valid. This protects your vehicle throughout the entire journey from pickup to delivery.

For extra protection, all our contracted carriers add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This means we can directly monitor coverage and ensure your vehicle stays protected every mile of the way.

Your car shipping quote from Mill Valley includes all insurance coverage – no hidden fees or extra charges.

For car shipping from Mill Valley, 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 shipping (less than one week), we can still help, but expect higher costs and limited availability. For the smoothest experience shipping your vehicle from Mill Valley, book early and avoid the rush.

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. This is the most common and affordable option, costing about 50% less than enclosed transport.

Enclosed auto transport protects your vehicle inside a covered trailer, shielding it from weather, dust, and road debris. This premium service costs more but is ideal for luxury cars, classic vehicles, or cars with custom paint jobs.

For most Mill Valley residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport works great and saves money. Choose enclosed transport if you’re shipping a high-value car that needs extra protection during the journey. See our open vs enclosed auto transport guide for a detailed comparison to help you decide.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door auto transport service for Mill Valley, CA residents. This means we pick up your vehicle from your home or office and deliver it directly to your chosen destination address.

When you book with us, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery locations. Our experienced carriers will do their best to reach these exact spots. However, Mill Valley’s narrow streets and steep hills can sometimes pose challenges for large transport trucks. If your location isn’t accessible, don’t worry – we’ll work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting point like a shopping center or wide street.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle. You won’t need to drive to a terminal or arrange separate transportation. Our team handles the logistics, keeping you updated throughout the process.

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!