Seaside, CA Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Seaside, CA is simple but important. First, remove all personal items from inside your car – carriers aren’t insured for personal belongings. Take out toll passes, GPS units, and any loose items that could shift during transport.

Clean your vehicle inside and out before pickup. This makes it easier to spot any existing damage during the inspection. Document your car’s condition with photos from all angles.

Make sure your gas tank is between 1/4 and 1/2 full – enough fuel for loading and unloading, but not so much that it adds unnecessary weight. Check that your battery is charged and your tires are properly inflated.

Remove or secure exterior accessories like bike racks, spoilers, or antennas that could be damaged. Disable your car alarm to avoid issues during transport.

Finally, have a spare key ready for the driver and ensure someone will be available for both pickup and delivery. For complete details, check our Vehicle Shipping Tips guide.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Seaside, CA with Sherpa Auto Transport. We require all our carriers to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage that protects your vehicle throughout the entire transport process.

Our insurance requirements include:

• $1,000,000 minimum liability insurance – covers damage to other vehicles and property
• $100,000 minimum cargo insurance – directly protects your vehicle during transport

Before we assign your Seaside car shipment to any carrier, we verify their insurance is current and valid. We also require carriers to add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their policy, giving us direct oversight of your coverage.

Important note: While rare, if you need to file a claim, we’ll guide you through the process and work directly with the carrier’s insurance company on your behalf. This coverage is included in your shipping quote at no extra cost.

For car shipping from Seaside, CA, we recommend booking your pickup service at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you better options and pricing.

Here’s why advance booking helps:

• Better carrier availability – More drivers can fit your route into their schedules
• Lower costs – Carriers can group your car with other shipments heading the same direction
• Flexible pickup dates – You’ll have more time slots to choose from

If you need rush shipping, we can often arrange pickup within 2-5 days, but expect higher prices. For the best experience shipping from Seaside, plan ahead when possible.

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 where your car is exposed to weather and road debris. It’s the most common and affordable option, costing significantly less than enclosed transport.

Enclosed auto transport protects your vehicle inside a covered trailer, shielding 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 from Seaside, CA use this reliable option.

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

Both options are safe and insured. See our complete open vs enclosed transport guide to help you decide which service fits your needs and budget.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door car shipping service to and from Seaside, CA. This means we pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or any address you choose and deliver it directly to your destination.

When you book with us, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery addresses in Seaside. Our carriers will do their best to reach these exact locations. However, some Seaside neighborhoods have narrow streets or low-hanging branches that make it hard for large transport trucks to navigate safely.

If your street isn’t accessible, don’t worry. Our driver will work with you to find a nearby safe location like a shopping center parking lot or gas station. This is still considered door-to-door service since we bring your car as close as possible to your address.

Door-to-door shipping saves you time and hassle compared to terminal-to-terminal service, where you’d need to drop off and pick up your vehicle at a shipping facility.

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!