Colorado to California Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for shipping from Colorado to California 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 or secure accessories: Take off custom spoilers, bike racks, or loose parts that could be damaged during transport.

Have keys ready: Provide one set of working keys to the driver. Make sure all doors and windows can be opened.

For complete preparation details, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps will help ensure your Colorado to California car shipment goes smoothly.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Colorado to California. 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 shipment, we verify that your carrier’s insurance is current and valid for the entire trip from Colorado to California. This protects your vehicle from pickup to delivery.

For added security, all our contracted carriers list Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This means we can directly monitor coverage and ensure your protection throughout the shipping process.

What this means for you: Your car is covered for damage, theft, or accidents during the entire Colorado to California journey. You can ship with confidence knowing professional insurance protection is included in your quote.

We recommend scheduling your car shipment from Colorado to California at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you the best chance of securing your preferred dates and getting competitive pricing.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better carrier availability – More time allows carriers to plan efficient routes
• Cost savings – Rush shipments often cost 20-30% more
• Flexible scheduling – You can choose pickup and delivery windows that work best for you

The Colorado to California route is popular year-round, so carriers run regularly. But during peak moving seasons (summer months and early fall), we suggest booking 3-4 weeks ahead to avoid delays.

Need to ship on short notice? We can often accommodate last-minute requests, though options may be limited and pricing higher.

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 uses open-air trailers where your car is exposed to weather and road debris. This is the most common and affordable option, costing significantly less than enclosed transport.

Enclosed auto transport protects your vehicle inside a covered trailer, shielding it from weather, dust, and road debris during your Colorado to California move. This premium service typically costs 40-60% more than open transport.

Choose open transport if: You have a standard daily driver and want to save money. Most cars ship safely this way.

Choose enclosed transport if: You own a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic car, or have custom paint work that needs extra protection during the long haul from Colorado to California.

For most people shipping from Colorado to California, open transport works perfectly fine and saves hundreds of dollars. See our complete open vs enclosed guide to help you decide what’s right for your vehicle and budget.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door auto transport service for shipments from Colorado to California. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle at your home, office, or preferred address in Colorado and deliver it directly to your destination in California.

When you book with us, simply provide your pickup address in Colorado and delivery address in California. Our carrier will come to these exact locations whenever possible. If your street has restrictions like low-hanging branches, narrow roads, or weight limits for large trucks, don’t worry. We’ll work with you to find a safe nearby spot like a shopping center or gas station – usually within a few blocks of your address.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle. You won’t need to drive to a terminal or depot. This is especially helpful for long-distance moves from Colorado to California, where driving to a pickup location could add hours to your day.

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!