Dublin, CA Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Dublin, 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 inspection.

Remove Personal Items: Take out all personal belongings, toll passes, and loose items. Carriers are not insured for personal property.

Check for Leaks: Make sure your vehicle has no fluid leaks. Fix any mechanical issues before shipping.

Document the Condition: Take photos of your car from all angles. This creates a record of its condition before transport.

Disable Alarms: Turn off or disconnect your car alarm to avoid issues during transit.

Secure or Remove Accessories: Remove or secure antennas, spoilers, and roof racks. These can be damaged during transport.

Maintain Fuel Level: Keep your gas tank about one-quarter full. This reduces weight while ensuring the car can be loaded and unloaded.

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

For more detailed guidance, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Our team at Sherpa Auto Transport is here to make your Dublin, CA car shipping experience smooth and stress-free.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Dublin, 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 shipment begins, we verify that the carrier’s insurance is valid and current. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their policy for added protection.

This coverage protects your vehicle throughout the entire journey from Dublin, CA to your destination. You can ship with confidence knowing your car is protected by comprehensive insurance.

We recommend scheduling your car shipment from Dublin, CA at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you the best results.

Here’s why advance notice helps:

• Better pricing: Carriers can group your vehicle with others heading the same direction, which lowers costs
• More flexibility: You’ll have more pickup dates to choose from
• Faster service: Drivers traveling through the Bay Area can plan your pickup into their routes

Need to ship sooner? We can often arrange pickups within 2-5 days, though this may limit your carrier options. Last-minute bookings sometimes work, but they typically cost more.

Pro tip: If you’re moving during summer (May-September) or around holidays, book 3-4 weeks ahead. These are peak seasons for car shipping, and carriers fill up quickly.

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.

The main difference is protection and cost. Open transport carries your vehicle on an open-air trailer (the most common method), while enclosed transport uses a fully covered trailer.

Open Auto Transport: Your car is exposed to weather and road debris but costs less. It’s safe for most vehicles and is how 90% of cars are shipped, including new vehicles from dealerships.

Enclosed Auto Transport: Your car is fully protected inside a covered trailer. This costs 40-60% more but is worth it for luxury cars, classics, exotic vehicles, or cars with custom paint jobs.

For most Dublin, CA residents, open transport is reliable and budget-friendly. Choose enclosed if your vehicle is high-value or you want maximum protection. Check our open vs enclosed auto transport guide for a detailed comparison.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service for Dublin, CA residents. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home or business and deliver it directly to your destination address.

How it works: When you book your shipment, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come to your location in Dublin to collect your vehicle and transport it right to your door at the destination.

Important note: In some cases, large car carriers may not be able to access certain streets due to low-hanging trees, narrow roads, or tight turns. If your Dublin neighborhood has these restrictions, our driver will contact you to arrange a nearby meeting spot like a shopping center parking lot or gas station. This ensures safe pickup and protects both your vehicle and property.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle—no need to drop off or pick up your car at a terminal. It’s our most popular shipping option for Dublin customers.

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!