Chula Vista, CA Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Chula Vista, CA is simple when you follow these key steps:

Remove Personal Items: Take out all personal belongings, including toll passes, GPS devices, and any loose items that could shift during transport.

Clean Your Car: Wash your vehicle inside and out. This helps you spot any existing damage and makes the inspection process easier.

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

Secure or Remove Accessories: Remove or tighten any loose parts like spoilers, bike racks, or custom mirrors that could get damaged.

Document Everything: Take photos of your car from all angles before pickup. Note any existing scratches or dents.

Have Keys Ready: Provide one working key to the driver. Keep a spare for yourself.

For complete preparation guidelines, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures your car arrives safely at its destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Chula Vista, CA. Sherpa Auto Transport requires all carriers to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage for your protection.

Here’s what covers your vehicle during transport:

• $1,000,000 minimum liability insurance – Protects against accidents and damages
• $100,000 minimum cargo insurance – Covers your specific vehicle during loading, transport, and unloading

We verify each carrier’s insurance is active and valid before your Chula Vista pickup. All carriers must also add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their policy, giving you extra protection.

Your vehicle is covered from the moment it’s loaded in Chula Vista until delivery at your destination. This insurance comes at no extra cost – it’s included in every quote.

For car shipping from Chula Vista, 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 from Chula Vista fill up quickly
• Flexible scheduling: You’ll have more pickup date choices

If you need last-minute shipping, we can often accommodate requests with 3-7 days notice, but expect higher costs and limited availability. For seasonal moves (summer months), book even earlier – up to 4 weeks ahead.

Pro tip: Chula Vista’s location near San Diego makes it a busy shipping hub. The earlier you book, the smoother your car transport experience will be.

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

Enclosed auto transport ships your car inside a covered trailer. This protects it from weather, dust, and road debris. It costs 40-60% more than open transport.

Choose open transport if: You have a regular daily driver and want to save money. Most cars ship this way without problems.

Choose enclosed transport if: You own a luxury car, classic vehicle, or custom car. The extra cost is worth it for high-value vehicles.

For Chula Vista residents, both options work well. The dry climate means less weather risk, but enclosed transport still offers the best protection. See our complete open vs enclosed guide for more details.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door auto transport service for customers in Chula Vista, CA. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or any address you choose and deliver it directly to your destination.

When you book your shipment, simply provide us with your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. Our assigned carrier will do their best to reach these exact locations. However, if your street has restrictions like low-hanging branches, narrow roads, or weight limits that prevent our large transport trucks from accessing your address safely, we’ll work with you to find a nearby alternative location such as a shopping center, gas station, or open parking lot.

This service saves you time and hassle compared to terminal-to-terminal shipping, where you’d need to drop off and pick up your vehicle at specific facilities. With door-to-door service, the convenience comes to you.

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!