Preparing your vehicle for transport from New Jersey to Colorado is simple but important. Here’s what you need to do:

Remove Personal Items: Take out all personal belongings, including toll passes like E-ZPass, GPS devices, and any loose items that could shift during transport.

Clean Your Car: Wash your vehicle inside and out. This helps you spot any existing damage and makes the inspection process easier.

Document Everything: Take photos of your car from all angles, noting any scratches, dents, or other damage before shipping.

Prepare for Handoff: Have a working key ready for the carrier and ensure your car starts and runs properly.

Remove Accessories: Take off bike racks, spoilers, antennas, or other exterior add-ons that could be damaged or cause damage during transport.

Check Fluids and Battery: Make sure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank), working brakes, and a charged battery.

For complete details, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures your car arrives safely in Colorado.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from New Jersey to Colorado. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your car leaves New Jersey, we verify that your carrier’s insurance is active and valid. This coverage protects your vehicle throughout the entire journey to Colorado.

For added protection, all our carriers list Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This means we can directly confirm coverage details and handle any claims if needed.

What this means for you: Your car is protected from pickup in New Jersey until delivery in Colorado. You can ship with confidence knowing professional insurance coverage is in place.

For car shipping from New Jersey to Colorado, we recommend scheduling your pickup 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 helps:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan routes more efficiently when they have advance notice
• More flexibility: You’ll have more pickup date options to choose from
• Route bundling: Your car can be grouped with other vehicles heading to Colorado, reducing costs

During peak moving seasons (summer months and end of year), consider booking 4-6 weeks ahead. If you need last-minute service, we can often accommodate rush orders, though rates may be higher.

Pro tip: Have your pickup and delivery locations ready when you call. This helps us provide accurate quotes and faster service.

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 trailers where your car is exposed to weather and road debris. It’s the most common and affordable option, costing about 50% less than enclosed transport.

Enclosed auto transport protects your vehicle inside a covered trailer, shielding it from weather, dust, and road debris during the 1,100+ mile journey from New Jersey to Colorado.

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 sports car, or any car with custom paint work that you want extra protection for.

For your New Jersey to Colorado move, enclosed transport typically costs $300-500 more than open transport, but gives you peace of mind for high-value vehicles. See our open vs enclosed auto transport guide for more details.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door service for car shipping from New Jersey to Colorado. This means we pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or preferred location in New Jersey and deliver it directly to your specified address in Colorado.

Our door-to-door service works like this: When you book your shipment, simply provide your pickup address in New Jersey and delivery address in Colorado. Our assigned carrier will come to you at both locations, making your cross-country move as easy as possible.

In some cases, large car carriers cannot access certain streets due to low bridges, narrow roads, or tight turns. If this happens, our driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center or gas station. This ensures your vehicle stays protected while making pickup and delivery possible.

Door-to-door service is included in most of our New Jersey to Colorado shipping quotes at no extra cost. It saves you time and hassle compared to dropping off or picking up your car at a terminal.

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!