Monterey Park, CA Car Shipping

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

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and fragile items from your vehicle. Carriers typically don’t insure personal items left inside.

Clean your car: Wash the exterior so you can document its condition with photos before shipping.

Check for leaks and mechanical issues: Make sure your vehicle runs properly. Fix any fluid leaks and ensure the battery is charged.

Disable alarms: Turn off car alarms to prevent issues during transit.

Remove or secure accessories: Take off custom antennas, spoilers, and bike racks. Retract mirrors if possible.

Keep fuel low: Leave only a quarter tank of gas. This reduces weight and meets safety requirements.

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

For complete details, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Proper preparation ensures a smooth pickup from Monterey Park and safe delivery to your destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Monterey Park, CA. Every carrier we work with 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 valid. 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 Monterey Park 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 Monterey Park 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 bundling: Your vehicle can be grouped with other shipments heading the same direction

That said, we understand plans change. If you need expedited service, we can often arrange pickup within 2-5 days for an additional fee. Just let us know your timeline, and we’ll work to accommodate your schedule.

The key is to book as soon as you know your moving dates. This ensures the smoothest experience and the best value for your Monterey Park car shipment.

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 debris, but it’s the most affordable and popular option. Most cars shipped to and from Monterey Park use this method.

Enclosed auto transport ships your vehicle inside a covered trailer, protecting it from weather, dirt, and debris. This costs 40-60% more than open transport, but it’s worth it for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs.

For most standard vehicles, open transport is perfectly safe and cost-effective. Choose enclosed transport if your car is high-value or needs extra protection. Learn more in our open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes! We offer convenient door-to-door auto transport service to and from Monterey Park, CA. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or any address you prefer, and deliver it directly to your destination.

When you book with us, simply provide your desired pickup and delivery locations. Our carrier will come right to your door in Monterey Park whenever possible. However, some Monterey Park streets may have restrictions like low-hanging trees, narrow roads, or tight turns that make it difficult for large car carriers to access.

If your location isn’t accessible for our carrier, don’t worry. We’ll work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot—like a shopping center parking lot, gas station, or main street—typically just a few blocks away. This ensures your vehicle is picked up and delivered safely and on time.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle. You won’t need to drive to a terminal or arrange extra transportation. 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!