Orange, CA Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Orange, 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 loose items. Carriers are not insured for personal property.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has enough fuel (about 1/4 tank), working brakes, and a charged battery.

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

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 more detailed preparation tips, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. These simple steps will help ensure a smooth pickup and delivery process.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when transporting from Orange, CA. All our carriers must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your shipment, we verify that the carrier’s insurance is valid and active. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their policy. This gives you extra protection during transport.

Our all-inclusive quotes include this insurance coverage at no extra cost. You can ship your vehicle from Orange with confidence knowing it’s protected throughout the journey.

We recommend scheduling your car shipment from Orange, CA at least 1-2 weeks in advance for the best results.

Booking early gives carriers more time to plan efficient routes and group your vehicle with others heading in the same direction. This often means better pricing and more flexible pickup windows.

That said, we understand plans change. If you need faster service, we can often arrange pickups within 2-5 business days. Just keep in mind that rush shipments may cost more and have fewer carrier options.

Pro tip: Orange is located in a busy Southern California shipping corridor, which means frequent carrier availability. The more flexible you can be with your pickup dates, the easier it will be to find a great rate.

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 an open-air trailer that exposes your vehicle to weather and road debris. It’s the most common and affordable option, costing significantly less than enclosed transport. Most vehicles shipped from Orange, CA use this method safely.

Enclosed auto transport ships your car in a fully covered trailer, protecting it from weather, dust, and debris. This option costs 50-60% more but is ideal for luxury cars, classics, exotic vehicles, or cars with custom paint jobs.

For most standard vehicles leaving Orange, open transport works great and saves money. Choose enclosed if your car is high-value or needs extra protection. Learn more in our open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service throughout Orange, CA and nationwide. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or any address you specify in Orange and deliver it directly to your destination.

When you book your shipment, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come right to your location in Orange to load your vehicle and deliver it to your door at the destination.

What if the truck can’t access my street?

Some Orange neighborhoods have narrow streets, low-hanging trees, or parking restrictions that make it difficult for large car carriers to navigate safely. If this is the case, our driver will contact you to arrange a nearby meeting point, such as a shopping center parking lot or main street intersection. This is rare, but we’ll work with you to find the most convenient alternative.

Door-to-door service eliminates the need to drop off or pick up your vehicle at a terminal, saving you time and hassle when shipping to or from Orange, CA.

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!