Homestead, FL Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Homestead, FL 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 fluids and battery: Ensure your car has enough fuel (about 1/4 tank), and the battery is charged so the carrier can load and unload it.

Remove or secure accessories: Take off bike racks, spoilers, and other exterior add-ons that could get damaged. Retract or remove antennas.

Disable alarms: Turn off car alarms to prevent issues during transport.

Provide a key: Have a working key ready for the driver.

For complete preparation guidelines, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Taking these steps ensures a smooth pickup from Homestead and safe delivery to your destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Homestead, 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 active and in good standing. This protects your vehicle throughout the entire journey from Homestead.

For added security, all contracted carriers list Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This gives you peace of mind knowing your vehicle is protected from pickup to delivery.

You’ll receive a copy of the carrier’s insurance certificate before transport begins, so you have all the coverage details on hand.

We recommend scheduling your pickup from Homestead, FL at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you the best chance of securing lower rates and more flexible pickup windows.

Here’s why advance booking matters:

• Better carrier availability: Carriers can plan routes more efficiently and bundle your vehicle with others heading in the same direction
• Lower costs: Last-minute bookings often come with premium pricing due to limited availability
• More scheduling flexibility: You’ll have more options to choose pickup dates that work best for you

If you need faster service, we can often accommodate rush pickups within 24-48 hours, though this typically costs more. For the most affordable and stress-free experience, book as early as you know your moving dates.

Peak season tip: During busy moving months (May through September), consider booking 3-4 weeks ahead to ensure availability from Homestead.

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 during transit. This is the most common and affordable option, used for about 90% of vehicle shipments.

Enclosed auto transport ships your vehicle inside a covered trailer, protecting it from weather, dust, and road debris. This premium service costs 40-60% more than open transport.

When to choose open transport: Standard vehicles, daily drivers, and most cars ship safely with open transport. It’s reliable, cost-effective, and widely available from Homestead.

When to choose enclosed transport: Consider enclosed shipping for luxury cars, classic vehicles, exotic sports cars, or cars with custom paint jobs. If your vehicle is worth over $100,000 or has sentimental value, the extra protection may be worth the cost.

For a detailed comparison, see our open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes! We offer convenient door-to-door auto transport service for all Homestead, FL shipments. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, business, or any address you choose in Homestead, and deliver it directly to your destination address.

When you book your shipment, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery locations. Our assigned carrier will come directly to you—no need to drive to a terminal or drop-off center.

Important to know: In some cases, large car carriers may not be able to access certain streets due to low-hanging trees, narrow roads, or tight residential areas. This can occasionally happen in parts of Homestead with older neighborhoods or rural areas. If this occurs, our driver will contact you to arrange a nearby meeting spot, such as a shopping center parking lot or gas station—typically just a short distance away.

Door-to-door service is included in your quote at no extra charge, making your Homestead auto transport experience as easy and stress-free as possible.

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!