San Ramon, CA Car Shipping

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

Remove Personal Items: Take out all personal belongings, including items in the glove box, trunk, and console. Remove toll passes like FasTrak to avoid charges during transport.

Clean Your Car: Wash your vehicle inside and out. This helps you spot any existing damage and makes the inspection process easier.

Document Everything: Take photos of your car from all angles, noting any scratches, dents, or damage. This protects you if issues arise.

Check Fluids and Battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank), oil, and coolant. Make sure the battery is charged and working.

Remove Loose Parts: Take off custom accessories, spoilers, or anything that might fall off during transport. Secure or remove loose trim pieces.

Provide Working Keys: Have a spare key ready for the driver. Make sure all keys work for doors, ignition, and any alarms.

For complete details, check our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures your car arrives safely at its destination.

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

Before your San Ramon car shipment begins, we verify that your carrier’s insurance is active and valid. This protects your vehicle throughout the entire journey from pickup to delivery.

For added protection, all our contracted carriers list Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This means we can directly monitor coverage and ensure your vehicle stays protected during transport.

Your car shipping quote includes this insurance coverage at no extra cost to you.

We recommend scheduling your car shipping pickup from San Ramon, CA at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and reliable service.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can bundle your vehicle with other shipments in the San Ramon area
• More carrier options: Popular routes from San Ramon fill up quickly
• Flexible scheduling: You’ll have more pickup date options to choose from

If you need last-minute shipping (less than one week), we can still help, but expect higher costs and limited availability. For the smoothest experience shipping from San Ramon, book as early as possible once 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 auto transport is the most common and cost-effective method. Your car rides on an open trailer, exposed to weather and road debris. It’s safe for most vehicles and costs significantly less.

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

For San Ramon residents, open transport works well for everyday vehicles. 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 San Ramon, CA. This means we pick up your car from your home or office and deliver it directly to your new address.

When you book with Sherpa Auto Transport, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses in San Ramon or your destination city. Our carrier will come right to your location – no need to drive to a terminal or depot.

In some cases, large trucks can’t access certain streets due to low bridges, narrow roads, or tight turns. If this happens in your San Ramon neighborhood, don’t worry. We’ll arrange to meet you at a nearby safe location like a shopping center or gas station. This keeps your car safe and makes the process smooth for everyone.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle. You won’t need to arrange extra transportation or take time off work to drop off or pick up your vehicle at a distant 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!