Huntington Beach, CA Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transit from Huntington Beach, CA is simple. Follow these steps to ensure a smooth pickup:

Clean your vehicle: Wash the exterior so you can document any existing damage with photos. A clean car makes inspection easier.

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and fragile items. These aren’t covered by carrier insurance and can shift during transport.

Remove or secure accessories: Take off bike racks, spoilers, or antenna attachments that could be damaged. Secure or remove convertible tops if possible.

Check fluids and tire pressure: Ensure your vehicle is in good running condition with no leaks. Keep the gas tank at a quarter full or less.

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

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

For complete details, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Taking these steps protects your vehicle and speeds up the pickup process in Huntington Beach.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Huntington Beach, 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 valid and current. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their policy. This gives you extra protection and peace of mind.

Your vehicle is covered from pickup in Huntington Beach through delivery at your destination. If you’d like to review the carrier’s insurance certificate before transport, just ask—we’re happy to provide it.

We recommend scheduling your car pickup from Huntington Beach at least 1-2 weeks in advance for the best rates and availability.

Here’s why early booking helps:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan efficient routes and bundle multiple vehicles
• More options: You’ll have access to more available carriers
• Flexible timing: You can choose pickup dates that work best for your schedule

That said, we understand plans change. If you need expedited service, we can often arrange pickup within 24-48 hours for an additional fee.

Best practice: Book as soon as you know your moving dates. Huntington Beach is a popular area with good carrier traffic, but demand can vary by season and route.

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, where your vehicle is loaded onto an open-air carrier alongside other cars. This method costs less and offers faster availability, making it ideal for most standard vehicles.

Enclosed auto transport provides full protection inside a covered trailer, shielding your vehicle from weather, road debris, and dust. This premium service typically costs 40-60% more than open transport.

Which should you choose? For everyday vehicles, open transport is reliable and cost-effective. Consider enclosed transport if you’re shipping a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic sports car, or any car with custom modifications. Given Huntington Beach’s coastal location, enclosed transport can also protect vehicles from salt air exposure during longer routes.

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

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service in Huntington Beach, CA. This is our most popular shipping option because it’s convenient and hassle-free.

Here’s how it works: When you book your shipment, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come directly to your home, office, or specified location in Huntington Beach to pick up your vehicle. They’ll then deliver it right to your destination address.

In some cases, large car carriers may face challenges navigating narrow residential streets, tight turns, or low-hanging trees in certain Huntington Beach neighborhoods. If this happens, your driver will contact you to arrange a nearby meeting spot—like a parking lot, shopping center, or main street—that’s easy to access. This ensures your vehicle is picked up and delivered safely.

Door-to-door service saves you time and eliminates the need to drive to a terminal. We handle the logistics so you can focus on your move.

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!