Milpitas, CA Car Shipping

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

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

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

Remove or secure accessories: Take off bike racks, spoilers, and antenna extensions that could be damaged during transit.

Check fluid levels and battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank) and a charged battery so it can be loaded and unloaded.

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

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

Document condition: Take photos of your vehicle from all angles before pickup.

For a complete checklist, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. If you have questions about preparing your vehicle, our team is here to help!

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Milpitas, CA. All carriers in our network are required to 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 policy is active and in good standing. We also require all contracted carriers to add Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy for added protection.

This means your vehicle is covered from the moment it’s loaded onto the carrier in Milpitas until it reaches its destination. You’ll receive a copy of the carrier’s insurance certificate for your records before transport begins.

We recommend scheduling your car pickup from Milpitas, CA at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you the best results.

Here’s why early booking helps:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan efficient routes and offer competitive rates
• More flexibility: You’ll have more pickup date options to choose from
• Route optimization: Your vehicle can be grouped with other shipments heading the same direction

If you need faster service, we offer expedited shipping with pickup in as little as 24-48 hours. This option costs more but works well for urgent moves.

For the smoothest experience, contact us as soon as you know your moving dates. We’ll work with you to find the best pickup window for your schedule and budget.

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 uses open-air trailers that carry multiple vehicles at once. Your car is exposed to weather and road elements during transit. This is the most common and affordable shipping method, costing significantly less than enclosed options.

Enclosed auto transport protects your vehicle inside a covered trailer, shielding it from weather, dust, and road debris. This premium service typically costs 50-60% more than open transport.

For most everyday vehicles shipping to or from Milpitas, open transport works perfectly fine. 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.

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

Yes! We offer door-to-door auto transport service for all shipments to and from Milpitas, CA. This is our most popular option because it’s the most convenient way to ship your vehicle.

Here’s how it works: When you book your shipment, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses. Our assigned carrier will come directly to your location in Milpitas to pick up your vehicle and deliver it right to your destination address.

Important to know: In some cases, large car carriers may not be able to access certain streets in Milpitas due to low-hanging trees, narrow roads, or residential restrictions. If this happens, your driver will contact you to arrange a nearby meeting spot, such as a shopping center parking lot or main street. This is rare but ensures safe and legal transport of your vehicle.

Door-to-door service is included in your quote at no extra charge. It saves you time and eliminates the 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!