Salt Lake City, UT Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Salt Lake City, UT is simple but important. First, remove all personal items from inside your car, including toll passes, GPS devices, and any fragile items. These can shift during transport and cause damage.

Next, remove exterior accessories like bike racks, roof boxes, or antennas that could come loose. Make sure you have a working key to give the carrier – they’ll need it to load and unload your vehicle.

Clean your car and take photos of any existing damage for your records. Check that your gas tank is between 1/4 and 1/2 full – this gives the carrier enough fuel to move your car without adding extra weight.

Finally, make sure your car is in good working order with proper tire pressure and fluid levels. For complete details, check our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps will help ensure smooth pickup and delivery of your vehicle from Salt Lake City.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Salt Lake City, UT with Sherpa Auto Transport. We require all our carriers to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage that protects your vehicle throughout the entire transport process.

Here’s what covers your Salt Lake City vehicle shipment:

• $1,000,000 minimum liability insurance – Covers damages caused by the carrier
• $100,000 minimum cargo insurance – Protects your vehicle’s value during transport
• Verified coverage – We confirm each carrier’s insurance is active and valid before pickup

For added protection, all our contracted carriers list Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policies. This means we can directly verify coverage and help resolve any issues quickly.

Important: While rare, if damage occurs during transport from Salt Lake City, document it immediately with the driver and contact us right away. Our team will guide you through the claims process to ensure fast resolution.

For car shipping from Salt Lake City, UT, we recommend booking your pickup service at least 2-3 weeks in advance. However, the earlier you book, the better your chances of securing the best rates and preferred dates.

Here’s why advance booking matters:

• Better carrier availability: Salt Lake City sits along major shipping routes, but carriers need time to plan their loads
• Lower costs: Early booking allows carriers to bundle multiple vehicles, reducing your shipping cost
• Flexible scheduling: More time means better options for pickup and delivery dates

During busy seasons (summer months and holidays), consider booking 4-6 weeks ahead. If you need last-minute shipping, we can often accommodate rush orders, though expect higher prices and limited date options.

Pro tip: Book as soon as you know your moving date. You can always adjust your schedule later if needed.

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 budget-friendly option. Your car travels on an open trailer alongside other vehicles, exposed to weather and road debris. This method costs less and offers faster pickup times since most carriers use open trailers.

Enclosed transport protects your vehicle inside a covered trailer, shielding it from weather, dust, and road debris. This premium service costs 40-60% more than open transport but provides maximum protection.

Choose open transport if: You’re shipping a standard daily driver and want to save money. Most cars arrive in excellent condition via open transport.

Choose enclosed transport if: You own a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic sports car, or any car with custom paint or modifications. The extra cost is worth the peace of mind for high-value vehicles.

For Salt Lake City residents, both options work well year-round. However, enclosed transport offers extra protection during Utah’s snowy winters and dusty summer months. Learn more in our detailed open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door auto transport service for Salt Lake City residents. This means we pick up your car from your home or office and deliver it directly to your new address.

When you book with us, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come to these exact locations whenever possible. However, Salt Lake City’s mountainous terrain and some residential areas may have narrow streets or low-hanging branches that make it hard for large transport trucks to access.

If your location isn’t accessible, don’t worry. Our driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center or gas station – usually within a few miles of your address. This ensures your vehicle stays safe while making pickup and delivery as convenient as possible for you.

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!