Durango, CO Car Shipping

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

Clean and inspect your car: Wash your vehicle inside and out. Take photos of any existing damage for your records.

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and fragile items. Carriers are not responsible for personal property left in vehicles.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has less than a quarter tank of gas. Check that the battery is secure and fluids aren’t leaking.

Remove accessories: Take off bike racks, spoilers, or any loose exterior parts that could be damaged during transport.

Have keys ready: Make sure you have a working key to give the driver for loading and unloading.

For complete preparation 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 Durango, CO with Sherpa Auto Transport.

Every carrier in our network must carry:

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

Before we assign your Durango vehicle 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 car is covered from pickup in Durango through delivery at your destination. You can ship with confidence knowing your vehicle is protected by professional-grade insurance coverage.

For car shipping from Durango, CO, we recommend booking at least 2-3 weeks in advance. However, the earlier you book, the better your chances of securing competitive rates and preferred pickup dates.

Durango is a smaller mountain town, which means fewer carriers travel through the area compared to major cities. By booking early, you give carriers more time to plan routes that include your pickup location. This often results in lower costs and more flexible scheduling options.

During peak seasons (summer and early fall), when many people are relocating, we suggest booking 3-4 weeks ahead. If you’re moving during winter months, the mountain roads around Durango can create weather delays, so extra planning time is essential.

Keep in mind that last-minute bookings (less than one week) are possible but typically cost more and offer fewer carrier options. For the best experience shipping your vehicle from Durango, plan ahead and book early.

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 for most vehicles and costs significantly less.

Enclosed transport protects your car inside a covered trailer. It costs 40-60% more than open transport but shields your vehicle from weather, dust, and road debris. This option is ideal for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs.

For most Durango residents shipping everyday vehicles, open transport works great and saves money. Choose enclosed transport if your car is worth over $50,000 or has sentimental value you can’t replace. See our complete open vs enclosed guide for detailed comparisons and pricing.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door car shipping service to and from Durango, CO. 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 your shipment, simply provide us with your preferred pickup and delivery addresses in Durango. Our assigned carrier will coordinate with you to collect your vehicle from that exact location and transport it safely to your destination.

However, Durango’s mountain terrain and some residential areas may have narrow roads or steep driveways that large car carriers cannot safely navigate. In these cases, our driver will work with you to find a nearby safe location like a grocery store parking lot or gas station – typically within a few miles of your address.

This door-to-door service saves you time and hassle compared to terminal-to-terminal shipping, where you’d need to drop off and pick up your vehicle at specific shipping yards.

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!