Grand Junction, CO Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Grand Junction, CO is simple. Follow these steps to ensure a smooth pickup:

• Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and loose items from inside the vehicle. Carriers are not insured for personal property.
• Clean your vehicle: Wash the exterior so you can document its condition with photos before shipping.
• Check for leaks: Make sure there are no fluid leaks. Your vehicle should be in running condition unless you’ve arranged for inoperable transport.
• Secure or remove accessories: Take off or secure any custom parts, antennas, spoilers, or bike racks that could be damaged in transit.
• Maintain fuel level: Keep your gas tank between 1/4 and 1/2 full. This reduces weight while ensuring the driver can load and unload your vehicle.
• Provide a key: Have a working key ready for the carrier.
• Document condition: Take photos of your vehicle from all angles before pickup.

For complete preparation guidelines, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. If you have questions specific to your Grand Junction pickup, our team is here to help.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Grand Junction, CO. All carriers in our network must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your vehicle leaves Grand Junction, we verify that the carrier’s insurance policy is active and valid for the entire duration of your shipment. This gives you peace of mind knowing your vehicle is protected throughout its journey.

Additionally, all contracted carriers add Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy, providing an extra layer of protection for your shipment.

Your carrier will provide proof of insurance before pickup, and our team is always available to answer any questions about coverage during your transport from Grand Junction.

We recommend scheduling your car shipment from Grand Junction, CO at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you the best results.

Here’s why early booking helps:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan routes more efficiently and often offer lower rates
• More carrier options: You’ll have access to more available drivers in the Grand Junction area
• Flexible scheduling: You can choose pickup dates that work best for you
• Route optimization: Carriers can bundle your vehicle with others heading the same direction

Grand Junction’s location in western Colorado means fewer carriers pass through compared to major cities. Booking 2-4 weeks ahead is ideal for this area.

Need to ship on short notice? We can often arrange pickups within 2-5 days, though rates may be higher and availability more limited.

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 to and from Grand Junction use this method.

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 enclosed transport if you’re shipping:

• Classic or collector cars
• Luxury or exotic vehicles
• Cars with custom paint or modifications
• Vehicles requiring maximum protection

For most everyday vehicles leaving Grand Junction, open transport offers excellent value and reliability. See our open vs enclosed auto transport guide for a detailed comparison.

Yes! We offer door-to-door auto transport service to and from Grand Junction, CO. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or another address you choose, and deliver it directly to your destination.

Here’s how it works:

At pickup: The carrier will come to your specified address in Grand Junction to load your vehicle onto the transport truck.

At delivery: Your car will be delivered right to the address you provide at your destination.

Important note: While we always aim for true door-to-door service, some Grand Junction neighborhoods have narrow streets, low-hanging trees, or tight turns that large car carriers can’t navigate safely. If your location isn’t accessible, the driver will work with you to find a convenient nearby spot, like a parking lot or gas station.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle. You won’t need to drive to a terminal or arrange extra transportation. It’s our most popular shipping option for good reason!

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!