San Leandro, CA Car Shipping

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

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, including toll passes, GPS devices, and any loose items that could shift during transport.

Clean your car: Wash both inside and outside so you can easily spot any damage during inspection.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has less than a quarter tank of gas, but enough to drive on and off the carrier. Make sure the battery is charged.

Remove accessories: Take off bike racks, spoilers, or any add-ons that could get damaged or cause clearance issues.

Have keys ready: Provide one set of working keys to the driver for loading and unloading.

For complete preparation details, 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 San Leandro, CA. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance before we work with them.

We take extra steps to protect San Leandro customers by:

• Checking that each carrier’s insurance is current and valid
• Requiring carriers to add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their policy
• Monitoring insurance coverage throughout your entire shipment

This means your car is covered from pickup in San Leandro to delivery at your destination. Our all-inclusive quotes include this insurance coverage at no extra cost to you.

For car shipping from San Leandro, CA, we recommend booking at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and flexible pickup dates.

San Leandro’s location in the Bay Area works in your favor. The high volume of shipments in this region means carriers visit frequently. However, booking early allows carriers to group your vehicle with others heading to the same destination, which keeps costs down.

If you need faster service, we can often arrange pickup within a few days, but expect to pay premium rates. For the most savings and scheduling flexibility, book as soon as you know your moving timeline.

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 debris. This is ideal for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs.

For most San Leandro residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport works great. 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 auto transport service for San Leandro, CA residents. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or any address you choose in San Leandro and deliver it directly to your destination.

When you book your car shipment, simply provide us with your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. Our experienced carriers will do their best to reach both locations directly. However, if your San Leandro street has low-hanging branches, narrow roads, or parking restrictions that make it unsafe for our large transport trucks, we’ll work with you to find a convenient nearby location like a shopping center or gas station.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle – no need to drive to a terminal or depot. Most San Leandro neighborhoods are easily accessible for our carriers, making true door-to-door pickup and delivery possible in the majority of cases.

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!