San Antonio, TX Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from San Antonio is simple. Follow these key steps:

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll tags (like TxTag or EZ Tag), and fragile items. Carriers typically don’t insure personal items left inside.

Clean your vehicle: Wash the exterior so you can document any existing damage with photos before shipping.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your gas tank is between 1/4 and 1/2 full. Verify the battery is charged and there are no leaks.

Remove or secure accessories: Take off custom antennas, spoilers, bike racks, and other exterior add-ons that could be damaged during transport.

Disable alarms: Turn off car alarms to prevent issues during transit.

Provide a key: Have a working key ready for the driver.

For complete preparation guidelines, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Taking these steps ensures a smooth pickup and delivery process.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from San Antonio, TX. Every carrier in our network must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your shipment, we verify that the carrier’s insurance is valid and current. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their policy. This gives you extra protection and peace of mind.

Your vehicle is covered from pickup in San Antonio until delivery at your destination. If you have questions about insurance coverage, our team is happy to provide additional details.

We recommend scheduling your pickup from San Antonio at least 1-2 weeks in advance for the best results. However, booking earlier gives you more advantages.

Here’s why earlier is better:

• More carrier options: Carriers can plan routes and bundle your vehicle with others heading in the same direction
• Better pricing: Last-minute bookings often cost more due to limited availability
• Flexible scheduling: You’ll have more control over your pickup and delivery dates

Need faster service? We offer expedited shipping if you’re on a tight timeline. Rush orders can often be arranged within 24-48 hours, though this comes at a premium price.

The key is to book as soon as you know your moving dates. This ensures a smooth, stress-free car shipping experience from San Antonio.

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 that carry multiple vehicles at once. Your car is exposed to weather and road elements during transit. This is the most common and affordable option, used for about 90% of vehicle shipments.

Enclosed auto transport ships your vehicle in a covered trailer, protecting it from weather, dust, and debris. This premium service costs 50-60% more than open transport.

Choose open transport if: You have a standard vehicle and want to save money. It’s safe, reliable, and perfect for everyday cars.

Choose enclosed transport if: You’re shipping a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic sports car, or any car with custom paint or modifications. The extra cost is worth it for high-value vehicles.

For San Antonio residents, both options are readily available. Most people choose open transport and are completely satisfied. Learn more in our open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service throughout San Antonio, TX and the surrounding areas. This is our most popular shipping option because it’s convenient and hassle-free.

Here’s how it works: When you book your shipment, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery addresses in San Antonio. Our carrier will come directly to your home, office, or specified location to pick up your vehicle. When your car arrives at its destination, it will be delivered right to your door.

In most San Antonio neighborhoods, door-to-door service works perfectly. However, if your street has low-hanging trees, tight turns, or narrow roads that a large carrier truck can’t safely navigate, our driver will contact you to arrange a nearby meeting spot. This is typically a shopping center parking lot, gas station, or other convenient location just a few blocks away.

Door-to-door service is included in your quote at no extra charge. It saves you time and eliminates the need to drop off or pick up your vehicle 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!