Newport Beach, CA Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Newport Beach, CA is simple but important. Here’s what you need to do:

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, toll passes, and loose items. Car carriers are not insured for personal property.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank) and that the battery works. Your vehicle needs to start and drive onto the carrier.

Remove or secure accessories: Take off bike racks, spoilers, or other add-ons that could get damaged. Secure or remove antennas.

Have keys ready: You’ll need to provide working keys to the driver for loading and unloading.

For complete details, check our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures smooth pickup from Newport Beach and safe delivery to your destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Newport Beach, CA. Every carrier in our network must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before we assign your Newport Beach car shipment, 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 for extra protection.

This insurance covers your vehicle from pickup in Newport Beach through delivery at your destination. You can ship with confidence knowing your car is protected every mile of the journey.

For car shipping from Newport Beach, CA, we recommend booking at least 2-3 weeks in advance. However, scheduling even earlier gives you the best rates and pickup options.

Here’s why advance booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan routes more efficiently
• More carrier options: Popular routes from Newport Beach fill up quickly
• Flexible scheduling: You’ll have more pickup date choices

Peak season tip: During summer months and holidays, book 3-4 weeks ahead. Newport Beach is a busy shipping location, so early booking ensures your car gets priority placement on carrier routes.

Need faster service? We offer expedited shipping, but expect higher costs. The key is giving carriers time to bundle your shipment with others heading the same direction from Southern California.

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 with other vehicles, exposed to weather and road debris. It’s perfectly safe for everyday cars and saves you money.

Enclosed transport protects your vehicle inside a covered trailer. This costs 40-60% more than open transport but shields your car from weather, dust, and road debris. It’s ideal for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs.

For most Newport Beach residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport works great. Choose enclosed transport if you’re moving a high-value car or want maximum protection. See our complete open vs enclosed guide for detailed comparisons and pricing.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service for Newport Beach residents and beyond. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or any address you choose and deliver it directly to your destination.

When you book with Sherpa Auto Transport, simply provide us with your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. Our professional carriers will handle the rest, making car shipping as convenient as possible for you.

However, Newport Beach’s narrow coastal streets and residential areas sometimes present challenges for large car carriers. If your street has low-hanging trees, tight turns, or parking restrictions, our driver will contact you to arrange pickup at a nearby safe location like a shopping center or gas station – usually just a few blocks away.

This door-to-door service is included in our standard pricing, so you won’t pay extra for the convenience. It’s just one way we make vehicle shipping simple and stress-free for Newport Beach customers.

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!