Getting your car ready for the long journey from Colorado to Florida is simple. Here’s what you need to do:

Clean and inspect your vehicle: Wash your car and take photos of any existing damage. This helps with insurance claims if needed.

Remove personal items: Take out toll passes, GPS devices, and any loose items from inside your car. These can get damaged or lost during transport.

Check fluids and battery: Make sure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank), oil, and brake fluid. Your battery should be secure and working.

Remove exterior accessories: Take off bike racks, roof boxes, or spoilers that aren’t factory-installed. These can get damaged on the carrier.

Have a spare key ready: The driver will need a key to load and unload your vehicle.

For complete details, check our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures your car arrives safely in Florida.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Colorado to Florida. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your car ships, we verify that your carrier’s insurance is valid and current. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their policy for extra protection.

This insurance covers your vehicle from pickup in Colorado through delivery in Florida. You can ship with confidence knowing your car is protected throughout the entire journey.

We recommend scheduling your car shipping service from Colorado to Florida at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and flexible pickup dates.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can group your vehicle with others heading to Florida
• More pickup options: You’ll have flexible scheduling instead of last-minute availability
• Peak season planning: Winter months see high demand for Colorado to Florida routes

If you need faster service, we offer expedited shipping options. However, booking early typically saves you money and reduces stress during your move.

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 transport is the most common and cost-effective option. Your car travels on an open trailer alongside other vehicles. It’s safe and reliable for most cars, but your vehicle is exposed to weather and road debris during the Colorado to Florida journey.

Enclosed transport costs 40-60% more but provides complete protection. Your car ships inside a covered trailer, shielding it from weather, dust, and debris. This is ideal for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs.

For most Colorado to Florida moves, open transport works great and saves money. Choose enclosed transport if your vehicle is worth over $50,000 or has special value to you. See our complete open vs enclosed guide for more details.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service from Colorado to Florida. This means we pick up your car from your home, office, or any address you choose in Colorado and deliver it directly to your specified location in Florida.

Here’s how it works: When you book your shipment, simply provide us with your preferred pickup address in Colorado and delivery address in Florida. Our assigned carrier will handle the rest, making the process as convenient as possible for your move.

In some cases, large transport trucks cannot access certain residential areas due to low-hanging branches, narrow streets, or local restrictions. If this happens, our driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center or gas station – usually within a few miles of your address.

Door-to-door service is included in our standard pricing for Colorado to Florida routes, making it an easy choice for your cross-country move.

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!