Santa Fe, NM Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Santa Fe, NM is simple but important. Start by removing all personal items from inside your car – carriers cannot transport personal belongings for safety and insurance reasons. Take out any toll passes, GPS devices, and fragile items that could get damaged.

Make sure you have less than a quarter tank of gas to reduce weight and meet safety rules. Remove or secure any loose exterior items like bike racks, spoilers, or antenna toppers. Check that you have a working key to give the driver.

Clean your car and take photos of any existing damage before pickup. This helps with the inspection process. For more detailed tips, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page.

Quick checklist:

• Remove all personal items
• Quarter tank of gas or less
• Remove loose exterior parts
• Have a working key ready
• Clean car and take photos

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Santa Fe, NM with Sherpa Auto Transport.

Every carrier in our network must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance. We verify each carrier’s insurance is active and valid before your Santa Fe pickup.

For extra protection, all our contracted carriers add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This means we monitor coverage throughout your entire shipment from Santa Fe.

Your vehicle is protected from pickup in Santa Fe until delivery at your destination. We handle the insurance verification so you don’t have to worry about coverage gaps during transport.

For car shipping from Santa Fe, NM, we recommend booking your pickup service at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and flexible scheduling options.

Here’s why early booking matters for Santa Fe shipments:

• Limited carrier traffic: Santa Fe sees fewer car carriers than major cities like Albuquerque or Denver
• Better route planning: Carriers can group your vehicle with others heading the same direction
• Lower costs: Last-minute bookings often cost 20-30% more
• Peak season planning: Summer months and holidays require even more advance notice

If you need faster service, we offer expedited shipping options with as little as 3-5 days notice, though this comes at a premium price.

Pro tip: Book early but stay flexible with your pickup dates. A 2-3 day window helps carriers optimize their routes and can save you money.

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 carries your car on an open trailer, exposed to weather and road debris. It’s the most popular choice because it costs less and works well for everyday vehicles.

Enclosed transport protects your car inside a covered trailer. It costs about 50% more than open transport, but it’s worth it for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs that need extra protection from Santa Fe’s desert dust and mountain weather.

Most people shipping from Santa Fe choose open transport because it’s reliable and affordable. Consider enclosed transport if your car is worth over $50,000 or has special value to you. See our open vs enclosed auto transport guide for more details.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door car shipping service to and from Santa Fe, NM. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or preferred location and deliver it directly to your destination address.

When you book with us, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses in Santa Fe. Our carriers will do their best to reach these exact locations. However, Santa Fe’s narrow streets, low-hanging branches, or residential restrictions may require alternative pickup spots. If needed, we’ll arrange a convenient nearby location like a shopping center or main road that’s safe for our large transport trucks.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle – no need to drive to terminals or depots. Most customers in Santa Fe can enjoy true door-to-door pickup and delivery without any issues.

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!