Winter Garden, FL Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for shipment from Winter Garden, FL is simple but important. First, remove all personal items from inside your car, including toll passes, GPS devices, and any fragile items that could break during transport.

Next, clean your vehicle inside and out so you can easily spot any damage during inspection. Take photos of your car from all angles before pickup.

Check fluid levels and tire pressure, but keep your gas tank only 1/4 full to reduce weight. Remove or secure any loose exterior accessories like spoilers, bike racks, or antenna toppers.

Finally, have a spare key ready for the carrier driver and disable your car alarm to prevent issues during loading. For complete preparation details, check our Vehicle Shipping Tips page.

Following these steps will help ensure your car ships safely from Winter Garden to its destination.

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

Before we assign your Winter Garden vehicle shipment, we verify that the carrier’s insurance is active 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 during pickup in Winter Garden and throughout the entire transport process. Your car is covered from the moment it’s loaded until it’s safely delivered to your destination.

For car shipping from Winter Garden, FL, we recommend booking your pickup service at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and reliable carriers.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan routes more efficiently when they have advance notice
• More carrier options: Popular routes fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons
• Flexible scheduling: You’ll have more pickup date options to choose from

If you need last-minute shipping (less than one week), we can still help, but expect higher costs and limited availability. Winter Garden’s location near Orlando makes it a busy pickup area, so planning ahead is key.

Peak season tip: During summer months and holidays, book 3-4 weeks early for the best service and rates.

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 trailers that expose your vehicle to weather and road debris. It’s the most common and affordable option, costing about 50% less than enclosed transport. Most standard vehicles ship safely this way.

Enclosed auto transport protects your car inside a covered trailer. This shields it from weather, dust, and debris during transport. It’s ideal for luxury cars, classic vehicles, or cars with custom paint jobs.

For most Winter Garden residents shipping everyday vehicles, open transport works great and saves money. Choose enclosed transport if you have a high-value car that needs extra protection. See our open vs enclosed auto transport guide for more details on which option fits your needs.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers convenient door-to-door auto transport service for Winter Garden, FL residents. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or any address you choose and deliver it directly to your destination.

When you book with us, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. Our professional carriers will handle the rest, making your move from Winter Garden as smooth as possible.

What if door-to-door isn’t possible?

Sometimes large trucks can’t access certain streets due to low bridges, narrow roads, or parking restrictions. If this happens in your Winter Garden neighborhood, don’t worry. Our carrier will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center or gas station – usually within a few blocks of your home.

This service saves you time and hassle, so you can focus on other aspects of your move while we take care of transporting your vehicle safely to its new destination.

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!