Buena Park, CA Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Buena Park, CA is simple. Follow these key steps:

Clean Your Vehicle: Wash your car inside and out. This helps you spot any existing damage during the pre-transport inspection.

Remove Personal Items: Take out all personal belongings, toll passes, and loose items. These aren’t covered by carrier insurance and can shift during transport.

Check Fluids and Battery: Ensure your gas tank is no more than a quarter full. Check that your battery is charged and there are no leaks.

Document Condition: Take photos of your vehicle from all angles. Note any existing scratches or dents.

Remove or Secure Accessories: Take off custom antennas, spoilers, or bike racks. Retract or remove side mirrors if possible. Secure or remove convertible tops.

Disable Alarms: Turn off your car alarm to avoid issues during transport.

Provide a Key: Have a working key ready for the driver.

For more detailed guidance, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Proper preparation ensures a smooth pickup from Buena Park and safe delivery to your destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Buena Park, CA. All our carriers must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your shipment begins, we verify that the carrier’s insurance is valid and current. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their policy. This gives you extra protection and peace of mind.

Your vehicle is covered from pickup in Buena Park through delivery to your destination. If you have questions about insurance coverage, our team is happy to provide documentation and answer your concerns.

We recommend scheduling your pickup at least 1-2 weeks in advance for the best rates and availability. However, booking even earlier gives you more options.

Here’s why early booking helps:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan routes and bundle shipments, which lowers costs
• More flexibility: You’ll have more carriers to choose from and better pickup windows
• Less stress: You won’t be rushing to find last-minute availability

Buena Park’s location in Orange County means there’s typically good carrier traffic. But during peak seasons (summer and end-of-month), booking 3-4 weeks ahead is even better.

Need faster service? We can often arrange expedited pickup within 1-5 days, though this comes at a premium price. Contact us to discuss your timeline and we’ll find the best solution for your needs.

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 during transit. This is the most common and affordable option, used for about 90% of all car shipments.

Enclosed auto transport uses fully covered trailers that protect your vehicle from the elements. Your car ships in a climate-controlled environment, shielded from weather, dust, and debris.

Cost difference: Enclosed transport typically costs 50-60% more than open transport due to limited trailer space and specialized equipment.

When to choose open transport: Perfect for everyday vehicles in good condition. It’s safe, reliable, and cost-effective for most Buena Park residents shipping standard cars.

When to choose enclosed transport: Best for luxury vehicles, classic cars, exotic sports cars, or vehicles with custom paint jobs. If your car is worth over $100,000 or has sentimental value, the extra protection is worth the cost.

For most Buena Park car shipments, open transport provides excellent service at the best price. See our open vs enclosed auto transport guide for more details.

Yes! We offer door-to-door auto transport service to and from Buena Park, CA. This is our most popular option because it’s the most convenient way to ship your vehicle.

Here’s how it works: When you book your shipment, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come directly to your home, business, or specified location in Buena Park to pick up your vehicle. When delivery time comes, they’ll bring it right to your destination address.

In most Buena Park neighborhoods, door-to-door service works perfectly. However, if your street has low-hanging trees, tight turns, or parking restrictions that make it difficult for a large carrier truck to access, our driver will contact you to arrange a nearby meeting spot. This is usually a shopping center parking lot, gas station, or other safe, accessible location close to your address.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle—no need to drive to a terminal or meet at a far-away location. We handle the logistics so you can 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!