Auburn, CA Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Auburn, 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 and trunk. Carriers are not responsible for personal property.

Clean your car: Wash both inside and outside so you can easily spot any damage during inspection.

Document condition: Take photos of your vehicle from all angles before pickup.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank) and that the battery works for loading and unloading.

Remove or secure loose parts: Take off custom accessories, spoilers, or anything that might fall off. Remove toll tags and GPS devices.

Disable alarms: Turn off car alarms to avoid issues during transport.

Have keys ready: Provide one set of working keys to the driver.

For complete details, check our Vehicle Shipping Tips guide. Following these steps ensures smooth pickup and delivery for your Auburn car shipment.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Auburn, CA. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must have:

• $1,000,000 minimum liability insurance
• $100,000 minimum cargo insurance

We verify each carrier’s insurance is active and valid before your Auburn pickup. This protects your vehicle during loading, transport, and delivery.

For extra peace of mind, all our contracted carriers add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This means we monitor coverage throughout your shipment.

Important: While rare, damage can occur during transport. If this happens, our team will guide you through the simple claims process to get your vehicle repaired quickly.

For car shipping from Auburn, 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 pickup dates.

Why book early? Auburn is a smaller city, so carriers need time to coordinate routes and group shipments with nearby areas like Sacramento and Roseville. Early booking helps carriers plan efficient routes, which keeps your costs down.

Peak season considerations: During busy periods (summer months and winter snowbird season), book 3-4 weeks ahead. Last-minute bookings often cost 20-30% more and have limited availability.

Flexible dates save money. If you can be flexible with your pickup window, mention this when booking. Carriers appreciate flexibility and often offer better rates to customers who aren’t locked into specific dates.

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 is the most common and cost-effective way to ship your car from Auburn, CA. Your vehicle travels on an open trailer alongside other cars, exposed to weather and road conditions. This method works great for everyday vehicles and can save you hundreds of dollars.

Enclosed auto transport provides full protection inside a covered trailer. Your car is shielded from weather, road debris, and dust during transport. This premium service typically costs 40-60% more than open transport.

Choose enclosed transport if you own:

• Classic or vintage cars
• Luxury vehicles over $50,000
• Custom paint jobs or modifications
• Low-clearance sports cars

For most Auburn residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport offers excellent value and reliability. Both options are fully insured and handled by professional drivers. See our complete open vs enclosed auto transport guide for detailed comparisons and pricing.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers convenient door-to-door auto transport service for Auburn, CA residents. When you book your car shipment, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. Our assigned carrier will come directly to your Auburn location to collect your vehicle and deliver it right to your destination.

In most cases, we can pick up from your home or business in Auburn. However, if your street has restrictions like low-hanging branches, narrow roads, or weight limits for large trucks, our driver will work with you to find a safe nearby location. This might be a local parking lot, gas station, or main road that’s easy to access.

Benefits of door-to-door service:

• Maximum convenience – no driving to terminals
• Time savings for busy Auburn residents
• Direct pickup from your location
• Flexible scheduling around your needs

Our team will coordinate all pickup and delivery details with you in advance, ensuring a smooth car shipping experience from Auburn to anywhere in the country.

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!