Tustin, CA Car Shipping

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

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, including toll passes, GPS devices, and anything in the glove box or trunk. Items left in the car aren’t covered by insurance.

Clean your vehicle: Wash your car so you can easily spot any damage during inspection. Take photos of your vehicle from all angles before pickup.

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

Remove or secure loose parts: Take off custom accessories, spoilers, or anything that could fall off during transport. Fold in mirrors and retract antennas.

Disable alarms: Turn off car alarms to avoid issues during transport.

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

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

Before we assign your Tustin car shipment, we verify that your carrier’s insurance is current and valid. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their policy for extra protection.

This comprehensive coverage protects your vehicle from pickup in Tustin through delivery at your destination. You can ship with confidence knowing your car is protected by professional-grade insurance throughout the entire journey.

For car shipping from Tustin, CA, we recommend scheduling your pickup at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and flexible scheduling options.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can bundle your vehicle with others heading to the same destination
• More availability: Popular routes from Tustin fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons
• Flexible dates: You’ll have more pickup window options to choose from

If you need last-minute shipping, we can often accommodate requests with 3-7 days notice, though this may result in higher costs and limited carrier availability.

Pro tip: Book even earlier during busy seasons like summer months when college students and families commonly relocate.

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 option. Your vehicle is loaded onto an open trailer with other cars, exposed to weather and road debris. This method is safe for most vehicles and costs significantly less.

Enclosed auto transport provides complete protection inside a covered trailer. Your car is shielded from weather, dust, and road debris. This premium service typically costs 40-60% more than open transport.

Choose enclosed transport if you have:

• Classic or vintage cars
• Luxury vehicles over $100,000
• Custom paint jobs or modifications
• Convertibles or low-clearance sports cars

For most standard vehicles shipping to or from Tustin, open transport is perfectly safe and much more budget-friendly. 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 Tustin, CA. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or any address you choose and deliver it directly to your destination.

When you book with Sherpa Auto Transport, simply provide us with your preferred pickup and delivery addresses in Tustin. Our carrier will come right to your location – whether that’s your driveway, apartment complex, or workplace.

However, some Tustin neighborhoods have narrow streets or low-hanging branches that large car carriers can’t navigate safely. If this happens, don’t worry! Our driver will work with you to find a nearby alternative spot like:

• A local shopping center parking lot
• A nearby gas station
• A wider residential street

This door-to-door service is included in your quote at no extra charge. It’s designed to make your Tustin car shipping experience as convenient as possible.

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!