West Covina, CA Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from West Covina, CA is simple but important. Start by removing all personal items from inside your car, including toll passes, GPS devices, and any fragile items. Clean your vehicle inside and out so you can easily spot any damage during inspection.

Make sure your car has between 1/4 and 1/2 tank of gas – not empty, but not full either. Remove or secure any loose exterior accessories like bike racks, spoilers, or antennas that could get damaged. Have a spare key ready for the carrier driver.

Check that your battery is charged and your tires are properly inflated. Take photos of your vehicle from all angles before pickup. For complete details, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps will help ensure your car arrives safely at its destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from West Covina, CA. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry:

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

We verify each carrier’s insurance is active and valid before your West Covina pickup. This protects your vehicle during loading, transport, and delivery.

Extra protection: All our carriers add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This means we can directly access coverage details and ensure your claim gets handled quickly if needed.

Your vehicle is covered from the moment it’s loaded in West Covina until it’s safely delivered to your destination. You’ll receive insurance certificate details with your shipping paperwork.

For car shipping from West Covina, CA, we recommend booking at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and preferred pickup dates.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan routes more efficiently when they have advance notice
• More scheduling options: You’ll have first pick of available pickup windows
• Route optimization: Your vehicle can be bundled with other shipments heading in the same direction

If you need last-minute shipping (less than one week), we can still help, but expect higher costs and limited scheduling flexibility. Peak moving seasons (summer months) may require even more advance notice.

Pro tip: Book as soon as you know your moving date. You can always adjust pickup dates if your plans change, but securing your spot early ensures the smoothest shipping experience from West Covina.

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 is the most common and budget-friendly option. Your car rides on an open trailer, exposed to weather and road debris. It’s safe and reliable for most vehicles.

Enclosed transport costs 50-70% more but provides full protection inside a covered trailer. This is ideal for luxury cars, classic vehicles, or cars with custom paint jobs that need extra care.

For most West Covina residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport works great and saves money. Choose enclosed if your car is worth over $50,000 or has sentimental value you can’t replace.

Need help deciding? Check our detailed open vs enclosed auto transport guide for more information.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service to and from West Covina, CA. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or preferred location and deliver it directly to your destination address.

When you book with Sherpa Auto Transport, simply provide us with your pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come to you in West Covina, saving you time and hassle. We’ll also deliver your car right to your door at your destination.

In some cases, large trucks can’t access certain streets due to low bridges, narrow roads, or parking restrictions. If this happens in your West Covina neighborhood, don’t worry. Our driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center or gas station. This is still considered door-to-door service.

Door-to-door transport is included in our standard service at no extra cost. It’s the most convenient way to ship your car to or from West Covina.

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!