Preparing your vehicle for shipping from New York to Florida is simple but important. Start by removing all personal items from inside your car – carriers are not responsible for lost belongings. Take out toll passes like E-ZPass, GPS devices, and any loose items that could shift during transport.

Clean your vehicle inside and out before pickup. This helps with the inspection process and makes it easier to spot any existing damage. Document your car’s condition with photos from all angles.

Make sure your gas tank is between 1/4 and 1/2 full – enough fuel for loading and unloading, but not so much that it adds unnecessary weight. Check that your battery is charged and your tires are properly inflated.

Remove or secure loose parts like spoilers, bike racks, or custom accessories that could be damaged. If you can’t remove them, let your carrier know during booking.

Finally, have a spare key ready for the driver and make sure someone will be available for both pickup in New York and delivery in Florida. See our Vehicle Shipping Tips for a complete preparation checklist.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from New York to Florida. Every carrier in our network must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your car leaves New York, 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. This gives you extra protection throughout your shipment.

Your transport quote includes all insurance coverage at no extra cost. If damage occurs during transit, the carrier’s insurance will handle your claim directly.

We recommend booking your car shipping service from New York to Florida at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and your preferred pickup dates.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan efficient routes and bundle shipments
• More scheduling options: You get first pick of available pickup times
• Less stress: Avoid last-minute rush fees and limited availability

Peak season tip: During busy moving months (May through September), book 3-4 weeks ahead. The New York to Florida route is very popular during winter months when people head south.

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 uses uncovered trailers and costs less. Your car sits on an open truck with other vehicles. This works great for most cars and is what most people choose for New York to Florida shipping.

Enclosed transport puts your car inside a covered trailer. It costs 40-60% more than open transport. You should pick this if you have a luxury car, classic car, or expensive vehicle that needs extra protection from weather and road debris.

For a typical New York to Florida move, open transport works fine and saves you money. Only choose enclosed if your car is worth over $50,000 or has special value to you. See our complete open vs enclosed guide for more details.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service for all shipments from New York to Florida. This means we pick up your car from your home, office, or any address you choose and deliver it directly to your destination in Florida.

Our door-to-door service works like this:

• We pick up your vehicle at your preferred New York address
• Your car is safely transported to Florida
• We deliver directly to your new Florida address

Sometimes our large transport trucks cannot access certain streets due to low bridges, narrow roads, or parking restrictions. If this happens, we will arrange to meet you at a nearby safe location like a shopping center or gas station – usually within a few blocks of your address.

Door-to-door service is included in our standard pricing for New York to Florida routes. You won’t pay extra fees for this convenience. Most customers find this service saves them time and hassle compared to dropping off and picking up at terminals.

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!