Hermosa Beach, CA Car Shipping

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

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, including toll passes, GPS devices, and fragile items. Carriers are not responsible for personal property left in your vehicle.

Clean your car: Wash your vehicle inside and out. This helps you spot any existing damage during the inspection process.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank), oil, and coolant. Make sure your battery is charged so the carrier can move your vehicle.

Remove or secure accessories: Take off loose parts like bike racks, spoilers, or antennas that could be damaged during transport.

Have keys ready: Provide one set of working keys to the driver. Keep a spare set for yourself.

Document condition: Take photos of your vehicle from all angles before pickup. This protects you if any damage occurs.

For complete preparation guidelines, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures a smooth pickup from Hermosa Beach and safe delivery to your destination.

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

Before we assign your Hermosa Beach car shipment, we verify that the 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 means your vehicle is covered from pickup in Hermosa Beach through delivery at your destination. You can ship with confidence knowing your car is protected by comprehensive insurance coverage throughout the entire transport process.

For car shipping from Hermosa Beach, CA, we recommend booking at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and flexible pickup dates.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan efficient routes and offer lower rates
• More options: You’ll have access to more available carriers and pickup times
• Less stress: Avoid last-minute rush fees and limited availability

If you need faster service, we can often arrange pickup within 1-7 days, but expect higher costs for expedited shipping. During peak moving seasons (summer months), book even earlier to avoid delays.

Pro tip: Hermosa Beach’s coastal location makes it easier to find carriers, but advance planning still saves you money and hassle.

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 significantly less.

Enclosed transport protects your car inside a covered trailer, shielding it from weather, dust, and road debris. This premium service costs 40-60% more than open transport.

Choose enclosed transport if you have:

• Classic or luxury vehicles
• Custom paint jobs or modifications
• High-value cars over $50,000
• Convertibles or low-clearance sports cars

For most standard vehicles shipping from Hermosa Beach, open transport works perfectly fine. The choice depends on your car’s value and your peace of mind. See our complete open vs enclosed auto transport guide for detailed comparisons and pricing.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door auto transport service for customers in Hermosa Beach, CA. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or any address you choose and deliver it directly to your destination.

When you book with us, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. Our experienced carriers will do their best to reach these exact locations. However, Hermosa Beach has some narrow streets and parking restrictions that may prevent large car carriers from accessing certain areas.

If your street isn’t accessible for our trucks, don’t worry. We’ll work with you to find a safe, convenient nearby location like a shopping center parking lot or gas station – usually within a few blocks of your address. This ensures your vehicle stays safe while making pickup and delivery as easy as possible for you.

Our 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 car at specific facilities.

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!