Dunedin, FL Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Dunedin, FL is simple but important. Here’s what you need to do:

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, including items in the glove box, trunk, and console. Car carriers are not responsible for personal property.

Clean your car: Wash both inside and outside so you can easily spot any damage during inspection.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank), oil, and a working battery. The driver needs to load and unload your vehicle.

Remove or secure loose parts: Take off custom accessories, spoilers, or anything that might fall off. Secure or remove toll passes, GPS units, and phone chargers.

Document existing damage: Take photos of any scratches, dents, or wear before pickup.

For complete preparation details, check our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps helps ensure smooth pickup and delivery for your Dunedin car shipment.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Dunedin, FL 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 vehicle:

• $1,000,000 minimum liability insurance – Required for all carriers
• $100,000 minimum cargo insurance – Covers damage to your vehicle
• Verified active policies – We check that insurance is valid before your shipment

For added protection, all carriers must list Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This means we can directly verify coverage and handle any claims on your behalf.

Before your vehicle leaves Dunedin, we confirm the carrier’s insurance is active and in good standing. This gives you peace of mind knowing your car is protected from pickup to delivery.

We recommend scheduling your car pickup from Dunedin, FL at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives us enough time to find the best carrier route and secure competitive pricing for your shipment.

Booking early has several benefits:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan efficient routes and bundle shipments
• More flexibility: You’ll have more pickup date options to choose from
• Less stress: Avoid last-minute rushing and limited availability

If you need faster service, we do offer expedited shipping with 2-7 days notice, though this typically costs more. For the best experience shipping from Dunedin, FL, plan ahead and book as early as possible.

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 is safe and reliable for most everyday vehicles.

Enclosed transport costs 40-60% more but provides complete protection inside a covered trailer. Your car is shielded from weather, road salt, and debris during the journey from Dunedin.

Choose enclosed transport if you have a:

• Classic or vintage car
• Luxury vehicle
• Custom paint job or modifications
• High-value sports car

For most standard vehicles, open transport works perfectly fine. However, if your car is worth over $50,000 or has sentimental value, the extra cost for enclosed shipping is often worth the peace of mind. See our complete open vs enclosed transport guide for more details.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door car shipping service to and from Dunedin, FL. This means we pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or any address you choose and deliver it directly to your destination.

When you book your car shipment, simply provide us with your preferred pickup and delivery addresses in Dunedin. Our carrier will come right to your location – whether that’s your driveway, apartment complex, or workplace.

In some cases, large car carriers cannot access certain streets due to low-hanging branches, narrow roads, or tight turns. If this happens in your Dunedin neighborhood, don’t worry. Our driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center parking lot or gas station. This is still considered door-to-door service.

Door-to-door pickup and delivery is included in our standard pricing. You won’t pay extra fees for this convenience. It’s just one way we make car shipping from Dunedin as easy as possible for our 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!