Costa Mesa, CA Car Shipping

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

Clean your car inside and out. This helps you spot any damage before shipping and makes the inspection process easier.

Remove personal items. Take out toll passes, GPS devices, phone chargers, and any loose items that could shift during transport. Most carriers won’t cover damage to personal belongings left in the car.

Check fluids and battery. Make sure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank), oil, and brake fluid. Your battery should be charged so the carrier can move your vehicle.

Document existing damage. Take photos of any scratches, dents, or wear spots. This protects you if new damage occurs during shipping.

Remove or secure accessories. Take off bike racks, spoilers, or other add-ons that could get damaged. If you can’t remove them, make sure they’re tightly secured.

For complete details, check our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps will help ensure your car arrives safely at its new destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Costa Mesa, 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 Costa Mesa car shipment begins, we verify that your carrier’s insurance is current and valid. This protects your vehicle during the entire transport process.

For added security, all our contracted carriers list Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This means we monitor coverage throughout your shipment.

What this means for you: Your car is protected from pickup in Costa Mesa to delivery at your destination. You can ship with confidence knowing professional insurance coverage is in place.

We recommend booking your car shipping service from Costa Mesa, CA at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and preferred pickup dates.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan routes more efficiently when they have advance notice
• More scheduling options: You’ll have flexibility to choose pickup times that work for you
• Route optimization: Your vehicle can be bundled with other shipments heading in the same direction

If you need faster service, we can often arrange pickup within 3-7 days, though this may come with premium pricing. For the most cost-effective shipping from Costa Mesa, plan ahead and book early.

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 affordable option. Your car rides on an open trailer, exposed to weather and road debris. This works great for most everyday vehicles and costs much less.

Enclosed transport protects your car inside a covered trailer. It costs 40-60% more than open transport but shields your vehicle from weather, dust, and road debris. This is smart for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs.

Most Costa Mesa residents choose open transport because it’s reliable and budget-friendly. Pick enclosed transport if your car is worth over $50,000 or has special value to you. See our complete open vs enclosed guide for more details.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service to and from Costa Mesa, CA. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle at your home or office and deliver it directly to your destination address.

Here’s how it works: When you book your shipment, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses. Our assigned carrier will come to your location in Costa Mesa to collect your vehicle and transport it directly to your specified destination.

In some cases, large transport trucks may not be able to access certain streets due to low-hanging branches, narrow roads, or parking restrictions common in some Costa Mesa neighborhoods. If this happens, don’t worry – our driver will work with you to find a safe, convenient meeting spot nearby, such as a shopping center or wide street that can accommodate the transport truck.

Door-to-door 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 locations. Most customers find this service worth the small additional cost for the convenience it provides.

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!