Daly City, CA Car Shipping

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

Clean and inspect your car: Wash your vehicle inside and out. Take photos of any existing damage for your records.

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, including items in the glove box and trunk. Remove toll passes, GPS devices, and any loose accessories.

Check fluids and battery: Make sure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank) and that the battery works. Fix any fluid leaks before pickup.

Secure loose parts: Remove or tighten any loose exterior items like spoilers, antennas, or bike racks that could get damaged.

Provide a working key: Have a spare key ready for the driver. Make sure all your car’s basic functions work.

For a complete checklist, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps will help ensure your car arrives safely at its destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Daly City, 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 Daly City car shipment begins, 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 insurance covers your vehicle during loading, transport, and unloading. You can ship from Daly City with confidence knowing your car is protected throughout the entire journey.

For car shipping from Daly City, CA, we recommend booking your pickup service at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, scheduling even earlier gives you the best results.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can group your car with other vehicles heading to the same area
• More flexible dates: You’ll have more pickup and delivery options
• Less stress: No last-minute scrambling to find available carriers

Daly City’s location near San Francisco makes it a popular shipping hub, so carriers visit regularly. But during peak seasons (summer and early fall), book 3-4 weeks ahead to secure your spot.

Need to ship on short notice? We can often arrange pickup within 2-7 days, though options may be limited and costs higher.

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 trailers that expose your car to weather and road debris. It’s the most common and affordable option, costing about 50% less than enclosed transport. Your vehicle travels on a multi-level trailer with other cars.

Enclosed auto transport protects your car inside a covered trailer. This shields it from weather, dust, and road debris. It’s ideal for luxury cars, classic vehicles, or cars with custom paint jobs.

Most Daly City residents choose open transport because it’s reliable and budget-friendly. However, if you own a high-value vehicle or want maximum protection, enclosed transport is worth the extra cost. Weather in California is generally mild, so open transport works well for most cars.

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

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service to and from Daly City, CA. This means we pick up your car from your home or office and deliver it directly to your chosen address.

When you book with Sherpa Auto Transport, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come to you in Daly City, saving you time and hassle. You won’t need to drive to a terminal or depot.

However, some Daly City streets may have restrictions for large car carriers. If your street is too narrow or has low-hanging trees, our driver will work with you to find a safe nearby location. This could be a shopping center, gas station, or wide street within a few blocks of your home.

Our door-to-door service is included in your quote at no extra cost. It’s just one way we make car shipping simple and stress-free for Daly City residents.

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!