Manhattan Beach, CA Car Shipping

To prepare your vehicle for shipping from Manhattan Beach, CA, follow these key steps:

Remove Personal Items: Take out all personal belongings, including toll passes, GPS devices, and any loose items that could shift during transport.

Clean Your Car: Wash your vehicle inside and out. This helps you spot any existing damage and makes the inspection process easier.

Document Condition: Take photos of your car from all angles. Note any scratches, dents, or damage before shipping.

Check Fluids and Battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank), and that the battery is charged and fluids are at proper levels.

Remove Accessories: Take off any removable items like bike racks, spoilers, or custom parts that could be damaged or fall off during transit.

Provide Keys: Have a spare key ready for the carrier driver.

For complete preparation guidelines, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps will help ensure your car arrives safely at its destination.

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

We verify each carrier’s insurance is active and valid before your Manhattan Beach pickup. This protects your vehicle during loading, transport, and delivery.

For extra peace of mind, all our contracted carriers add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This means we can directly access policy details and ensure continuous coverage throughout your shipment.

Your vehicle is protected from the moment it leaves Manhattan Beach until it reaches its destination. Our insurance requirements exceed industry standards, giving you confidence in your car shipping experience.

For car shipping from Manhattan 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 advance booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can group your vehicle with others heading to the same destination
• More availability: Popular routes from Manhattan Beach fill up quickly
• Flexible scheduling: You’ll have more pickup window options

If you need last-minute service, we can often accommodate rush shipments within 3-7 days, though this may cost more. During peak moving seasons (summer and early fall), book even earlier if possible.

Pro tip: Manhattan Beach’s coastal location makes it a high-demand pickup area, so early booking ensures smoother service and better rates for your car transport.

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 cost-effective option. Your car rides on an open trailer, exposed to weather and road debris. This works great for everyday vehicles and saves you money.

Enclosed transport costs 40-60% more but protects your car inside a covered trailer. Choose this for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs that need extra protection from the elements.

For most Manhattan Beach residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport is perfectly safe and reliable. However, if you’re moving a high-value car or collector vehicle, the extra cost of enclosed transport is worth the peace of mind. See our complete open vs enclosed guide to help you decide which option fits your needs and budget.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door auto transport service to and from Manhattan 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 desired destination.

When you book your shipment, simply provide us with your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. Our assigned carrier will do their best to reach these exact locations. However, Manhattan Beach’s narrow streets or parking restrictions may sometimes require us to meet you at a nearby location like a shopping center or gas station for safety reasons.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle. You won’t need to drive to a terminal or arrange extra transportation. Our team will coordinate with you to ensure smooth pickup and delivery at times that work for your schedule.

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!