Salt Lake City, UT Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Salt Lake City is simple. Follow these key steps:

• Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and loose items from the interior. Carriers are not insured for personal property.
• Clean your vehicle: Wash the exterior so you can document any existing damage with photos before shipping.
• Check for leaks and mechanical issues: Ensure your car runs properly and has no fluid leaks. Fix any problems beforehand.
• Secure or remove accessories: Take off or secure antennas, spoilers, bike racks, and other exterior attachments that could be damaged.
• Maintain proper fuel level: Keep your gas tank between 1/4 and 1/2 full to reduce weight while ensuring the carrier can load and unload your vehicle.
• Provide a working key: Have a spare key ready to give the driver for loading and unloading.
• Disable alarms: Turn off any car alarms to avoid issues during transport.

For complete preparation guidelines, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Taking these steps ensures a smooth pickup from Salt Lake City and safe delivery to your destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Salt Lake City, UT. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your shipment begins, we verify that the carrier’s insurance policy is valid and in good standing. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy for added protection.

This means your vehicle is covered throughout the entire journey from Salt Lake City. You can ship with confidence knowing that comprehensive insurance protects your car during transport.

We recommend scheduling your pickup from Salt Lake City at least 1-2 weeks in advance for the best results. However, booking earlier gives you more options and better rates.

Here’s why advance booking helps:

• Better carrier availability: More time allows carriers to plan efficient routes through Salt Lake City
• Lower costs: Carriers can bundle your vehicle with other shipments, reducing your price
• Flexible scheduling: You’ll have more pickup date options to choose from

Need faster service? We can often arrange pickups in 2-5 days, though rush service may cost more. If you have a tight deadline, let us know and we’ll work to accommodate your schedule.

The key is to book as soon as you know your moving dates. This gives carriers time to coordinate and ensures a smooth pickup from Salt Lake City.

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 debris during transit. This is the most common and affordable option, used for about 90% of all car shipments.

Enclosed auto transport uses fully covered trailers that protect your vehicle from weather, dust, and debris. This premium service typically costs 50-60% more than open transport.

Which should you choose? Most standard vehicles ship safely via open transport. Choose enclosed transport if you have a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic sports car, or custom paint job. Given Salt Lake City’s variable weather conditions—from winter snow to summer dust storms—enclosed transport offers extra peace of mind for high-value vehicles.

Learn more in our open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes! We offer door-to-door auto transport service throughout Salt Lake City and the surrounding areas. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or any address you specify, and deliver it directly to your destination.

When you book with us, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come right to your location in Salt Lake City – whether you’re in Sugar House, The Avenues, or any neighborhood in the valley.

What if the truck can’t access my street? In some cases, large car carriers may not be able to navigate narrow residential streets, steep hills, or areas with low-hanging trees. If this happens, our driver will work with you to choose a nearby meeting spot, like a shopping center parking lot or gas station. This is rare, but we always prioritize safety first.

Door-to-door service is included in your quote at no extra charge. It’s the easiest and most popular option for our Salt Lake City customers.

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!