Lehigh Acres, FL Car Shipping

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

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

Clean your vehicle: Wash the exterior so you can document its condition with photos before shipping. This helps if you need to file a damage claim later.

Check for leaks and mechanical issues: Ensure your car runs properly and has no fluid leaks. Inform the carrier of any mechanical problems beforehand.

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

Maintain proper fuel level: Keep your gas tank about 1/4 full. This reduces weight while providing enough fuel for loading and unloading.

Provide a key: Have a working key ready for the driver to load and unload your vehicle.

For complete preparation guidelines, see our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures a smooth pickup from Lehigh Acres and safe delivery to your destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Lehigh Acres, 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 policy is active and in good standing. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their policy for added protection.

This means your vehicle is covered from pickup in Lehigh Acres through delivery to your destination. You’ll receive a copy of the carrier’s insurance certificate before transport begins, giving you complete peace of mind.

We recommend scheduling your pickup from Lehigh Acres, FL at least 1-2 weeks in advance. This gives carriers enough time to plan efficient routes and match your vehicle with other shipments heading in the same direction.

However, booking earlier has clear benefits:

• More carrier options: You’ll have access to more available drivers
• Better pricing: Early bookings often result in more competitive rates
• Flexible scheduling: You can choose pickup dates that work best for you

Need faster service? We can often arrange expedited pickup within 24-48 hours, though this typically costs more. Rush shipments work best during peak seasons when more carriers are active in the Lehigh Acres area.

Bottom line: Book as early as you can. If your move date is flexible, give us 2-3 weeks notice for the smoothest experience and best 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-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. About 90% of vehicles shipped in and out of Lehigh Acres use open transport.

Enclosed auto transport ships your vehicle in a fully covered trailer, protecting it from weather, dust, and road debris. It costs 40-60% more than open transport but offers maximum protection.

Choose open transport if: You have a standard daily-driver vehicle and want the best value. It’s safe, reliable, and used by most customers.

Choose enclosed transport if: You’re shipping a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic sports car, or any car with custom paint or modifications that need extra protection.

Both options are fully insured. Learn more in our open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes! We offer door-to-door auto transport service to and from Lehigh Acres, FL. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home or business and deliver it directly to your destination address.

When you book with Sherpa Auto Transport, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery locations. Our carrier will come right to your door in Lehigh Acres, making the process as convenient as possible.

What if the truck can’t access my street?

Large car carriers sometimes face challenges on narrow roads, streets with low-hanging trees, or neighborhoods with tight turns. If your Lehigh Acres location isn’t accessible for a full-size carrier, don’t worry. Our driver will contact you to arrange a safe, nearby meeting spot—like a shopping center parking lot or gas station just a few blocks away.

We work with you every step of the way to ensure smooth pickup and delivery, even in residential areas throughout Lehigh Acres.

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!