Fountain Valley, CA Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Fountain Valley, CA is simple. Follow these key steps:

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

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and garage door openers. These aren’t covered by insurance during transit.

Remove or secure accessories: Take off bike racks, roof racks, spoilers, and antennas. Secure or remove anything that could get damaged or fall off.

Check fluids and battery: Make sure your car has no leaks. Ensure the battery is charged and properly connected.

Maintain proper fuel level: Keep your gas tank between 1/4 and 1/2 full. This reduces weight while ensuring the car can be loaded and unloaded.

Disable alarms: Turn off your car alarm to avoid issues during transport.

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

For complete details, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Taking these steps ensures a smooth pickup from Fountain Valley and safe delivery to your destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Fountain Valley, CA. All carriers in our network 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 active and in good standing. This protects your vehicle throughout the entire journey from Fountain Valley.

For added security, all contracted carriers list Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This means we monitor coverage directly to ensure your vehicle stays protected.

You’ll receive a copy of the carrier’s insurance certificate before pickup. If you have questions about coverage, our team is here to help.

We recommend scheduling your pickup from Fountain Valley, CA at least 1-2 weeks in advance for the best rates and availability. However, booking earlier gives you more options.

Here’s why advance booking helps:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan efficient routes and bundle shipments, which lowers costs
• More flexibility: You’ll have more carriers to choose from and better pickup windows
• Less stress: You won’t be rushed to find last-minute transportation

That said, we can often arrange pickups with as little as 2-3 days notice if you’re in a time crunch. Fountain Valley’s location in Orange County means there’s regular carrier traffic in the area.

Bottom line: Book as early as you can, but don’t worry if your timeline is tight. We’ll work to find a solution that fits your schedule.

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 is the most common and affordable option. Your vehicle is shipped on an open-air trailer alongside other cars. It’s exposed to weather and road debris, but it’s perfectly safe for most vehicles. This is how dealerships receive new cars.

Enclosed auto transport provides complete protection inside a covered trailer. Your vehicle is shielded from weather, dust, and road debris. This option costs 50-60% more than open transport.

Choose open transport if: You have a standard vehicle and want to save money. Over 90% of vehicles are shipped this way safely.

Choose enclosed transport if: You’re shipping a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic sports car, or any car with custom paint or modifications that need extra protection.

For Fountain Valley residents, both options are readily available. See our open vs enclosed auto transport guide for a detailed comparison and pricing information.

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

Here’s how it works:

At Pickup: The carrier will come to your specified address in Fountain Valley to load your vehicle. You’ll do a quick inspection together and sign off on the condition report.

At Delivery: Your vehicle will be delivered right to your door at the destination address you provide.

Important Note: In some cases, large car carriers can’t access narrow streets, low-hanging trees, or tight residential areas. If your Fountain Valley location has any access restrictions, the driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center or gas station. This is rare but helps ensure safe transport of your vehicle.

Door-to-door service is included in your quote at no extra charge. It’s the easiest way to ship your car—no need to drop off or pick up your vehicle at a terminal.

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!