Palm Bay, FL Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Palm Bay, FL is simple but important. Start by removing all personal items from inside your car, including toll passes, GPS devices, and any loose items that could shift during transport. Clean your vehicle inside and out – this helps you spot any existing damage and makes the inspection process smoother.

Make sure your car has between 1/4 and 1/2 tank of gas. Too much fuel adds weight, while too little could cause problems if the carrier needs to move your vehicle. Check your battery and tire pressure to ensure your car can be loaded and unloaded easily.

Remove or secure any external accessories like bike racks, spoilers, or antenna toppers that could get damaged. Take photos of your vehicle from all angles before pickup. Finally, have a spare key ready for the driver.

For complete preparation details, check our Vehicle Shipping Tips guide. Following these steps will help ensure a smooth pickup from Palm Bay and safe delivery to your destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Palm Bay, FL. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

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

This comprehensive coverage protects your vehicle throughout the entire journey from Palm Bay to your destination. You can ship with confidence knowing your car is protected by professional-grade insurance coverage.

We recommend scheduling your car shipping pickup from Palm Bay, FL at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives us enough time to find the best carrier and route for your vehicle.

Here’s why early booking helps:

• Better pricing: More time means more carrier options
• Flexible dates: You can choose pickup times that work best
• Route bundling: Your car gets paired with other shipments going the same way

If you need rush shipping, we can often arrange pickup within 3-5 days. However, this may cost more and limit your carrier choices.

Peak seasons (summer and winter holidays) get busy fast. During these times, book 3-4 weeks ahead to secure your spot.

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 8-10 vehicles at once. This is the most common and affordable option, costing about 50% less than enclosed transport. Your car will be exposed to weather and road debris, but it’s perfectly safe for most vehicles.

Enclosed auto transport uses covered trailers that protect your vehicle from weather, dust, and debris. This premium service is ideal for luxury cars, classic vehicles, or cars with custom paint jobs. It costs more but offers maximum protection.

For most Palm Bay residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport is the smart choice. Choose enclosed transport if you’re moving a high-value car that needs extra protection. See our open vs enclosed auto transport guide for detailed comparisons and pricing.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers convenient door-to-door auto transport service for Palm Bay, FL residents. When you book your car shipment, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come directly to your location in Palm Bay to collect your vehicle and deliver it right to your destination.

In most cases, we can pick up from your home or business. However, if your street has restrictions like low-hanging branches, narrow roads, or weight limits that prevent our large transport trucks from accessing your location, we’ll work with you to find a safe nearby spot. This might be a shopping center, gas station, or open parking lot within a few miles of your address.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle compared to dropping off your car at a terminal. It’s our most popular shipping option because it offers maximum convenience for busy Palm Bay 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!