Poway, CA Car Shipping

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

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, including items in the glove box, trunk, and console. Carriers are not responsible for personal property.

Clean your car: Wash your vehicle inside and out. This helps you spot any existing damage during the inspection.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank), oil, and coolant. Make sure the battery is charged and connections are tight.

Remove or secure loose parts: Take off custom accessories, spoilers, or loose trim. Remove toll passes, GPS devices, and garage door openers.

Document existing damage: Take photos of your car from all angles before pickup.

Provide a working key: Make sure you have a spare key to give the driver.

For complete preparation details, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures smooth pickup and delivery for your Poway car transport.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Poway, CA. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

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

This comprehensive coverage protects your vehicle from pickup in Poway through delivery at your destination. Our insurance requirements exceed industry standards to give you peace of mind during your car shipping experience.

For car shipping from Poway, CA, we recommend booking your pickup service at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and flexible scheduling options.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can group your vehicle with other shipments heading to the same area
• More availability: Popular routes from Poway fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons
• Less stress: You’ll have time to prepare your vehicle and arrange logistics

If you need faster service, we can often arrange pickup within 3-7 days, but expect higher costs for expedited shipping. For the most budget-friendly option, book 3-4 weeks ahead when possible.

Pro tip: Avoid booking during peak moving season (summer months) unless you schedule extra early, as demand from Poway and surrounding San Diego areas is highest then.

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, exposed to weather and road debris. It’s safe for most vehicles and costs significantly less.

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

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

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service to and from Poway, CA. This means our carriers will pick up your vehicle from your home or office and deliver it directly to your destination address.

Door-to-door service is our most popular option because it saves you time and hassle. You won’t need to drive to a terminal or meet us at a depot. However, some Poway neighborhoods have narrow streets or low-hanging trees that make it hard for large car carriers to access. If this happens, our driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby location like a shopping center or main street for pickup and delivery.

When you book your Poway car shipping service, just provide your exact pickup and delivery addresses. We’ll let you know right away if door-to-door service is possible at your location.

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!