Colorado Springs, CO Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Colorado Springs is simple. Follow these key steps:

Clean your vehicle: Wash the exterior so you can document any existing damage with photos before shipping.

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and loose items. Carriers typically don’t insure personal property inside vehicles.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has enough fuel (about 1/4 tank) and the battery is charged so it can be loaded and unloaded.

Document condition: Take photos of your vehicle from all angles to have a record before transport.

Remove or secure accessories: Take off bike racks, spoilers, antennas, and other external accessories that could be damaged during transit.

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

Provide a key: Have a working key ready for the driver.

For more detailed guidance, see our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps will help ensure a smooth pickup from Colorado Springs and safe delivery of your vehicle.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Colorado Springs, CO. Every carrier in our network must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before we assign your shipment, we verify that the carrier’s insurance is active and valid. This protects your vehicle throughout the entire journey from Colorado Springs.

For added security, all carriers also list Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This means we monitor coverage directly to ensure your vehicle stays protected.

You’ll receive the carrier’s insurance details before pickup, giving you complete peace of mind for your Colorado Springs vehicle transport.

We recommend scheduling your pickup from Colorado Springs at least 1-2 weeks in advance for the best results. However, booking earlier gives you more options and better rates.

Here’s why advance notice helps:

• Better carrier availability: More time allows carriers to plan efficient routes through Colorado Springs
• Lower costs: Carriers can bundle your vehicle with other shipments, reducing your price
• Flexible scheduling: You’ll have more pickup date options to choose from

If you need faster service, we can often arrange pickup within 2-5 days, though this may cost more. During peak moving seasons (summer and early fall), we suggest booking 3-4 weeks ahead when possible.

Bottom line: Book as soon as you know your moving dates. Early booking saves money and reduces stress.

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 affordable option. Your vehicle is loaded onto an open-air trailer (the kind you see on highways). It’s exposed to weather and road debris, but it’s perfectly safe for most vehicles. About 90% of cars shipped in and out of Colorado Springs use open transport.

Enclosed auto transport provides full protection inside a covered trailer. It costs 40-60% more than open transport, but shields your vehicle from weather, dust, and road debris—important considerations on Colorado’s mountain routes.

Choose open transport if: You have a standard daily-driver vehicle and want the most cost-effective option.

Choose enclosed transport if: You’re shipping a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic sports car, or any vehicle with custom paint or modifications that need extra protection.

For a detailed comparison, see our open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes! We offer door-to-door auto transport service for Colorado Springs residents. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or any address you specify, and deliver it directly to your destination.

How it works: When you book your shipment, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. Our assigned carrier will come directly to those locations to load and unload your vehicle.

Important note for Colorado Springs: While we always aim for true door-to-door service, some residential streets in mountainous areas or neighborhoods with narrow roads may not accommodate large car carriers. If your location has any access restrictions, our driver will contact you to arrange a safe, nearby meeting spot—like a shopping center parking lot or gas station. This ensures your vehicle stays protected throughout the process.

Door-to-door service eliminates the hassle of driving to a terminal and makes car shipping as convenient as possible for you.

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!