Elk Grove, CA Car Shipping

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

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, including items in the glove box, trunk, and console. Carriers are not responsible for personal property.

Clean your car: Wash the exterior so you can document any existing damage with photos before pickup.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank) and that the battery works. Your vehicle needs to start and drive onto the carrier.

Remove or secure loose parts: Take off custom accessories, spoilers, or anything that might fall off during transport. Remove toll passes and garage door openers.

Disable alarms: Turn off car alarms to prevent issues during transit.

Have keys ready: You’ll need to provide working keys to the driver at pickup.

For a complete checklist, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps helps ensure smooth pickup and delivery in Elk Grove.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Elk Grove, CA. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your Elk Grove car shipment begins, we verify that your carrier’s insurance is active and valid. This protects your vehicle during loading, transport, and delivery.

For added protection, all our carriers list Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This means we can directly confirm coverage details and handle any claims quickly.

What this means for you: Your car is protected from pickup in Elk Grove to delivery at your destination. Our insurance requirements exceed industry standards, giving you peace of mind during transport.

We recommend booking your car shipping service from Elk Grove, CA at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives our carriers enough time to plan efficient routes and group your vehicle with other shipments heading in the same direction.

Why book early? Elk Grove’s location in the Sacramento area means good shipping availability, but advance notice helps ensure:

• Better pricing through consolidated loads
• More flexible pickup dates
• Priority scheduling during busy seasons

Need to ship sooner? We often accommodate rush orders with 3-7 days notice, though this may cost more. For the best rates and service, book as early as possible once you know your moving timeline.

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 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 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.

Choose open transport if: You have a standard vehicle 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 with special paint. The extra cost protects your investment.

For Elk Grove residents, both options work well. Open transport offers great value, while enclosed gives peace of mind for high-value vehicles. See our open vs enclosed auto transport guide for more details.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers convenient door-to-door auto transport service for Elk Grove, CA residents. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home or preferred location in Elk Grove and deliver it directly to your destination address.

Here’s how our door-to-door service works:

• Pickup: Our carrier will come to your specified address in Elk Grove
• Delivery: Your vehicle gets delivered right to your new location
• Flexibility: If your street has restrictions (like low-hanging trees or narrow roads), we’ll arrange pickup at a nearby safe location like a parking lot or gas station

This service saves you time and hassle compared to terminal-to-terminal shipping. You won’t need to drive to a shipping facility or arrange extra transportation. Most Elk Grove neighborhoods are easily accessible for our carriers, making door-to-door service the most popular choice for our 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!