Coronado, CA Car Shipping

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

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, including toll passes, GPS devices, and anything in the glove box or trunk. Car carriers are not licensed to transport personal property.

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

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

Remove or secure loose parts: Take off custom spoilers, bike racks, or loose trim. If you can’t remove them, make sure they’re tightly secured.

Disable alarms: Turn off car alarms to prevent them from going off during transport.

Have keys ready: You’ll need to provide working keys to the driver for loading and unloading.

For complete preparation details, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps protects your car and ensures smooth pickup from Coronado.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Coronado, 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 Coronado car shipment, we verify that your carrier’s insurance is active and valid. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their policy for extra protection.

This means your vehicle is covered from pickup in Coronado through delivery at your destination. You can ship with confidence knowing your car is protected throughout the entire transport process.

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

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better carrier availability: More time allows carriers to plan efficient routes
• Lower costs: Early bookings often get better pricing as carriers can bundle shipments
• Flexible scheduling: You’ll have more pickup date options to choose from

If you need rush service, we can often arrange pickup within 3-7 days, though this typically costs more. During peak seasons (summer and fall), book even earlier if possible.

Pro tip: Coronado’s island location requires special coordination for carrier access, so extra planning time helps ensure smooth pickup logistics.

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 cost-effective option. Your car rides on an open trailer alongside other vehicles. It’s fully insured and safe for most cars, but your vehicle is exposed to weather and road debris.

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

For most Coronado residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport works perfectly. However, if you’re moving a high-value car or want maximum protection, enclosed transport is worth the extra cost. Both options are fully insured and reliable.

Learn more in our detailed open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door auto transport service to and from Coronado, CA. This means we pick up your vehicle from your home or office and deliver it directly to your new address.

When you book your shipment, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come to these exact locations whenever possible. However, Coronado’s narrow streets and bridge access may require some flexibility. If your street has parking restrictions or is too narrow for our large transport trucks, we’ll work with you to find a safe nearby location like a parking lot or gas station.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle. You won’t need to drive to a terminal or depot. Our experienced drivers know the Coronado area well and will coordinate pickup and delivery times that work with your schedule.

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!