Simi Valley, CA Car Shipping

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

Remove Personal Items: Take out all personal belongings, including toll passes, garage door openers, and any fragile items. Car carriers are not responsible for personal property.

Document Your Vehicle: Take photos of your car from all angles before pickup. This helps with insurance claims if needed.

Check Fluids and Battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank), and that the battery is charged. Your vehicle needs to start and drive onto the carrier.

Remove Accessories: Take off loose parts like bike racks, spoilers, or custom antennas that could get damaged during transport.

Have Keys Ready: Provide a working key to the driver. Keep a spare for yourself.

For complete preparation details, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures smooth pickup and delivery of your vehicle from Simi Valley.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Simi Valley, CA with Sherpa Auto Transport.

Every carrier in our network must carry:

• $1,000,000 in liability insurance
• $100,000 in cargo insurance

Before we assign your Simi Valley 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 means your vehicle is covered from pickup in Simi Valley through delivery at your destination. You can ship with confidence knowing your car is protected throughout the entire transport process.

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

Here’s why advance booking matters:

• Better carrier availability – More transport trucks service your route
• Lower costs – Carriers can group your car with others heading the same direction
• Flexible scheduling – You get preferred pickup dates and times

If you need rush service, we can often arrange pickup within 2-3 days, but expect higher rates. For the best experience shipping your vehicle from Simi Valley, book as early as possible once you know your moving dates.

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 budget-friendly option. Your car rides on an open trailer, exposed to weather and road debris. It’s safe for most vehicles and costs much less.

Enclosed auto transport protects your car inside a covered trailer. It shields your vehicle from weather, dust, and road debris. This option costs 40-60% more than open transport.

Choose enclosed transport if you have:

• A luxury or exotic car
• A classic or vintage vehicle
• A car with custom paint or modifications
• A low-clearance sports car

For most standard vehicles shipping to or from Simi Valley, open transport works great and saves money. See our complete open vs enclosed auto transport guide for more details about which option fits your needs.

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

When you book with us, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery locations in Simi Valley. Our carrier will come right to your door whenever possible. However, some Simi Valley neighborhoods have narrow streets or low-hanging trees that large car carriers cannot navigate safely.

If your specific address has access issues, don’t worry. Our driver will work with you to find a nearby meeting spot like:

• A local shopping center parking lot
• A gas station with easy access
• A nearby main street location

We always try to get as close to your door as possible while keeping your vehicle safe during pickup and delivery. Most Simi Valley locations work perfectly for door-to-door service.

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!