Murrieta, CA Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for shipping from Murrieta, CA is simple when you follow these key steps:

Clean and inspect your car: Wash your vehicle inside and out. Take photos of any existing damage for your records.

Remove personal items: Clear out all belongings, including toll passes, GPS devices, and fragile items. Carriers are not responsible for personal property.

Check fluid levels: Ensure your gas tank is no more than 1/4 full. Check that oil, coolant, and brake fluid levels are adequate.

Secure or remove accessories: Take off or tighten any loose parts like spoilers, bike racks, or custom mirrors that could be damaged during transport.

Have keys ready: Provide one set of working keys to the driver. Make sure your car starts and runs properly.

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 Murrieta, CA. All Sherpa carriers must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before we assign your Murrieta car shipment, we verify that your carrier’s insurance is active and valid. We also require all contracted carriers to add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their policy for extra protection.

This comprehensive coverage protects your vehicle throughout the entire transport process – from pickup in Murrieta to delivery at your destination. Our insurance requirements exceed industry standards to give you complete peace of mind.

For car shipping from Murrieta, CA, we recommend booking your pickup service at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you the best results.

Here’s why advance booking matters:

• Better carrier availability: Popular routes from Murrieta fill up quickly
• Lower costs: Early booking allows carriers to group your car with others heading the same direction
• Flexible scheduling: More time means better pickup and delivery windows that work for you

During busy seasons (summer months and winter holidays), consider booking 3-4 weeks ahead. If you need last-minute service, we can often accommodate rush orders, but expect higher costs and limited carrier options.

Pro tip: Book as soon as you know your moving dates. You can always adjust your pickup window later if needed.

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 alongside other vehicles. It’s safe and reliable for most cars, but your vehicle is exposed to weather and road debris during transport.

Enclosed transport costs about 50% more but provides complete protection. Your car travels inside a covered trailer, shielding it from weather, dust, and road hazards. This is ideal for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs.

For most Murrieta residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport works great and saves money. Choose enclosed if you have a high-value car or want maximum protection. See our open vs enclosed auto transport guide for detailed comparisons and pricing.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door service for car shipping to and from Murrieta, CA. This means we pick up your vehicle from your home or office and deliver it directly to your destination address.

When you book with us, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery locations. Our carriers will do their best to reach these exact spots. However, in Murrieta’s residential areas with narrow streets or low-hanging trees, we may need to meet at a nearby safe location like a shopping center or main road.

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!