South Whittier, CA Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from South Whittier, CA is simple when you follow these key steps:

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, including toll passes, GPS devices, and fragile items. Carriers are not responsible for personal property left inside.

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

Document condition: Take photos of your vehicle from all angles. Note any scratches, dents, or damage before pickup.

Prepare mechanically: Ensure your car runs properly, has adequate fluids, and the battery is charged. Fix any fluid leaks that could affect other vehicles.

Fuel level: Keep your gas tank between 1/4 and 1/2 full. This provides enough fuel for loading while keeping weight down.

Keys and access: Have a spare key ready for the driver. Remove or secure any loose parts like spoilers or antennas.

For complete preparation guidelines, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures smooth pickup from South Whittier and safe delivery to your destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from South Whittier, CA. All our carriers must have at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance before we work with them.

Before your South Whittier car shipment begins, we check that the carrier’s insurance is active and valid. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This gives you extra protection during transport.

Your vehicle is covered from pickup in South Whittier until delivery at your destination. If any damage occurs during shipping, the carrier’s insurance will handle your claim.

For car shipping from South Whittier, 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.

Booking early offers several benefits:

• Better pricing: More time allows carriers to optimize their routes
• More carrier options: Popular routes from South Whittier fill up quickly
• Flexible scheduling: You can choose pickup dates that work best for you

If you need last-minute service, we can often arrange pickup within 3-7 days, though this may cost more. Peak seasons (summer months and winter holidays) require even more advance notice due to higher demand.

Ready to ship your car from South Whittier? Get your free quote today and secure your preferred pickup date.

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 uses open trailers that expose your car to weather and road debris. It’s the most common and affordable option, costing about 50% less than enclosed transport. Your vehicle travels alongside 8-10 other cars on a two-level trailer.

Enclosed transport protects your car inside a covered trailer, shielding it from rain, sun, dust, and road debris. This premium service costs more but is ideal for luxury cars, classic vehicles, or cars with custom paint jobs.

For most South Whittier residents shipping everyday vehicles, open transport works perfectly fine. Choose enclosed transport if your car is worth over $50,000 or has sentimental value you can’t replace. See our open vs enclosed auto transport guide for a detailed comparison.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door auto transport service to and from South Whittier, 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 your car shipment, simply provide us with your pickup and delivery addresses in South Whittier. Our carrier will come right to your location – no need to drive to a terminal or depot.

In some cases, large car carriers cannot access narrow streets, steep hills, or areas with low-hanging trees. If this happens in your South Whittier neighborhood, our driver will work with you to find a safe nearby location like a shopping center or gas station. This ensures your vehicle stays protected while making pickup and delivery as easy as possible.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle. You don’t need to arrange extra transportation or take time off work to drop off your car somewhere else.

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!