Santa Clarita, CA Car Shipping

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

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, including electronics, documents, and loose items. Car carriers are not responsible for personal property.

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

Check fluid levels: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank) and that all fluids are at proper levels.

Remove accessories: Take off bike racks, spoilers, antennas, and other add-ons that could get damaged or fall off during transport.

Disable alarms: Turn off car alarms to prevent issues during loading and transport.

Have keys ready: Provide a working key to the driver for loading and unloading.

For complete preparation details, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures a smooth pickup from Santa Clarita and safe delivery to your destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Santa Clarita, 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 Santa Clarita car shipment begins, we verify that your carrier’s insurance is current and valid. We also require all contracted carriers to add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy for extra protection.

This means your vehicle is covered from pickup in Santa Clarita to delivery at your destination. Our insurance requirements exceed industry standards to give you peace of mind during transport.

For car shipping from Santa Clarita, CA, we recommend booking at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives carriers enough time to plan efficient routes and group your vehicle with other shipments heading in the same direction.

Santa Clarita’s location in the Santa Clarita Valley means carriers often need to coordinate pickups with Los Angeles area routes. Booking early helps secure better rates and ensures your preferred pickup dates are available.

If you need faster service, we can often arrange pickup within 3-7 days, but expect higher costs for expedited shipping. During busy seasons like summer and early fall, booking even earlier is smart.

Pro tip: Flexible pickup dates within a 2-3 day window help carriers optimize their schedules and can save you money on your Santa Clarita car shipping.

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 open trailers that expose your vehicle to weather and road debris. It’s the most common and affordable option, costing significantly less than enclosed transport.

Enclosed auto transport ships your car in a covered trailer, protecting it from weather, dust, and road debris. This premium service typically costs 40-60% more than open transport.

Choose open transport if: You have a standard daily driver and want to save money. Most cars shipped to and from Santa Clarita use this method safely.

Choose enclosed transport if: You own a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic car, or have custom paint work that needs extra protection during the journey.

Both options are safe and reliable. For detailed comparisons and pricing, check our open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door auto transport service in Santa Clarita, CA. This means we pick up your vehicle from your home or office and deliver it directly to your destination address.

When you book your Santa Clarita car shipping service, simply provide us with your pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come to your location at the scheduled time to collect your vehicle. This saves you time and eliminates the need to drive to a terminal or depot.

In some cases, large trucks may not be able to access certain residential areas in Santa Clarita due to narrow streets, low-hanging branches, or parking restrictions. If this happens, our driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center or gas station. This ensures your vehicle is picked up and delivered as close to your door as possible.

Door-to-door service is included in most of our Santa Clarita auto transport quotes at no extra cost. It’s the most popular option because it offers maximum convenience for busy 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!