Daytona Beach, FL Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Daytona Beach is simple. Follow these key steps:

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and fragile items. Carriers typically don’t insure personal items left in the vehicle.

Clean your car: Wash the exterior so you can document any existing damage with photos before shipping.

Check for leaks and issues: Make sure your vehicle runs properly with no fluid leaks. Inflate tires to the proper pressure.

Secure or remove accessories: Take off or secure any loose parts like spoilers, bike racks, or antennas that could be damaged during transit.

Keep fuel low: Leave only about a quarter tank of gas to reduce weight.

Provide a key: Have a working key ready to give the carrier for loading and unloading.

For complete preparation guidelines, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps will ensure a smooth pickup from Daytona Beach and safe delivery to your destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Daytona Beach, FL. All carriers in our network 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 is valid and current. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their policy. This gives you an extra layer of protection.

You’ll receive a copy of the carrier’s insurance certificate before pickup. We recommend taking photos of your vehicle before and after transport to document its condition.

We recommend booking your car shipping service at least 1-2 weeks in advance from Daytona Beach, FL. However, scheduling earlier gives you the best results.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better carrier availability: More time allows carriers to plan routes and bundle your vehicle with other shipments heading in the same direction
• Lower costs: Last-minute bookings often cost more due to limited carrier options
• Flexible pickup dates: You’ll have more scheduling options that fit your timeline

If you need faster service, we can often arrange pickup within 2-5 days, though this may come with expedited shipping fees. For the smoothest experience and best pricing, book as early as possible—ideally 2-4 weeks before your desired pickup date.

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, but it’s the most affordable and popular option. Most vehicles shipped to and from Daytona Beach use open transport without any issues.

Enclosed auto transport ships your vehicle inside a covered trailer, protecting it from weather, dust, and debris. This costs 50-60% more than open transport, but it’s worth it for luxury cars, classics, exotic vehicles, or cars with custom paint jobs.

For most everyday vehicles, open transport is perfectly safe and cost-effective. Choose enclosed transport if your vehicle is high-value or requires extra protection. Learn more in our open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service to and from Daytona Beach, FL. This is our most popular shipping option because it’s simple and convenient.

Here’s how it works: When you book your shipment, you provide your pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come directly to your location in Daytona Beach to pick up your vehicle and deliver it right to your destination address.

In most cases, the carrier can access residential streets and driveways without any issues. However, if your street has low-hanging trees, narrow roads, or weight restrictions, the driver may ask to meet you at a nearby location like a parking lot or gas station. This is rare, but it ensures safe loading and unloading of your vehicle.

Door-to-door service saves you time and eliminates the need to drive to a terminal. It’s included in most of our quotes at no extra charge, making it the easiest way to ship your car to or from Daytona Beach.

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!