Delray Beach, FL Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Delray Beach, FL is simple. Follow these key steps:

Remove Personal Items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and loose items from your car. Carriers typically don’t insure personal items during transit.

Clean Your Vehicle: Wash your car inside and out. This makes it easier to document any existing damage during the inspection.

Check for Leaks and Maintenance: Ensure your vehicle has no fluid leaks. Check tire pressure and battery charge. Your car should be in running condition unless you’ve arranged for inoperable vehicle transport.

Secure or Remove Accessories: Take off or secure any external accessories like bike racks, spoilers, or antennas. Remove or fold in side mirrors if possible.

Document Condition: Take photos of your vehicle from all angles before pickup. This protects you if any damage occurs during shipping.

Provide Keys: Have a spare key ready for the driver. Keep only about a quarter tank of gas in your vehicle.

For more detailed guidance, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Our team is here to help make your Delray Beach auto transport smooth and stress-free.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Delray 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 active and valid. This gives you peace of mind knowing your vehicle is protected throughout the entire journey.

For added security, all contracted carriers list Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This means we monitor coverage and ensure your vehicle stays protected from pickup in Delray Beach to final delivery.

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

We recommend scheduling your pickup at least 1-2 weeks in advance for the best results. However, booking earlier gives you more advantages.

Here’s why advance booking helps:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan routes more efficiently and often offer better rates
• More carrier options: You’ll have access to more available drivers in the Delray Beach area
• Flexible scheduling: Earlier booking means more pickup date options that work for you
• Route optimization: Carriers can bundle your vehicle with other shipments, reducing costs

Need faster service? We can often accommodate shorter timelines, sometimes within 3-5 days. Rush service may come with higher rates due to limited carrier availability.

The key is to book as soon as you know your moving dates. This gives carriers time to coordinate routes through South Florida and ensures your vehicle ships on your preferred timeline.

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 conditions during transit. This is the most common and affordable shipping method—about 90% of vehicles are transported this way.

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.

Which should you choose? Most everyday vehicles do well with open transport. It’s safe, reliable, and cost-effective. Choose enclosed transport if you’re shipping a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic sports car, or any car with custom paint or modifications. The extra protection is worth the investment for high-value vehicles.

Learn more in our detailed open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes! We offer door-to-door auto transport service to and from Delray Beach, FL. This is our most popular shipping option because it’s the most convenient way to ship your vehicle.

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

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 turns. This is especially true in some residential areas of Delray Beach with older neighborhoods or gated communities. If this happens, your driver will contact you to arrange a nearby meeting spot like a shopping center parking lot or gas station.

Most customers in Delray Beach experience true door-to-door service without any issues. Our drivers are experienced and will always work with you to make pickup and delivery as easy 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!