Preparing your vehicle for shipping from Texas to Colorado 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 loose items. Carriers are not responsible for personal property.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has less than a quarter tank of gas. Check that your battery is secure and working.

Remove or secure accessories: Take off bike racks, spoilers, or other add-ons that could get damaged. Fold in side mirrors if possible.

Have keys ready: You’ll need to provide working keys to the driver for loading and unloading.

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

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Texas to Colorado with Sherpa Auto Transport.

Every carrier in our network must carry:

• $1,000,000 in liability insurance – covers damage to other vehicles or property
• $100,000 in cargo insurance – protects your vehicle during transport

Before your Texas to Colorado shipment begins, we verify that your carrier’s insurance is active and valid. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their policy for extra protection.

This insurance coverage is included in your quote at no extra cost. Your vehicle is protected from pickup in Texas all the way to delivery in Colorado.

For car shipping from Texas 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 flexible pickup dates.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan routes more efficiently when they have advance notice
• More options: You’ll have access to more available carriers and pickup windows
• Less stress: Avoid last-minute scrambling, especially during busy seasons

Peak seasons to book even earlier: Summer months and winter holidays are busiest for Texas to Colorado routes. During these times, book 3-4 weeks ahead if possible.

Need to ship sooner? We can often accommodate rush orders, but expect higher costs and fewer scheduling options.

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 is the most common and cost-effective way to ship your car from Texas to Colorado. Your vehicle rides on an open trailer alongside other cars, exposed to weather and road debris. This method costs less and offers faster pickup times.

Enclosed transport protects your car inside a covered trailer, shielding it from weather, dust, and road hazards. This premium service costs 40-60% more than open transport but provides maximum protection for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom modifications.

For most Texas to Colorado moves, open transport works perfectly fine. Choose enclosed transport if you’re shipping a high-value vehicle, classic car, or exotic automobile that needs extra protection during the journey. See our complete open vs enclosed transport guide for detailed comparisons and pricing.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door service for car shipping from Texas to Colorado. This means we pick up your vehicle at your home or office and deliver it directly to your new address.

How it works: When you book your shipment, simply provide your pickup address in Texas and delivery address in Colorado. Our carrier will come to both locations to handle your vehicle.

Important note: Sometimes large car carriers cannot access narrow streets or areas with low bridges. If this happens, we will arrange a safe meeting spot nearby, like a shopping center or gas station. This ensures your car stays protected while making pickup and delivery possible.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle during your move from Texas to Colorado. You won’t need to drive to a terminal or arrange extra transportation.

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!