Altamonte Springs, FL Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Altamonte Springs, FL is simple but important. Here’s what you need to do:

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, including toll passes, GPS devices, and fragile items. Car carriers are not responsible for personal property.

Clean your vehicle: Wash your car inside and out. This makes it easier to spot any damage during inspection.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank), oil, and coolant. Make sure the battery is charged.

Remove or secure loose parts: Take off custom accessories, spoilers, or anything that could fall off during transport.

Provide working keys: Give the driver a spare key. Make sure all keys work for doors and ignition.

Document existing damage: Take photos of your vehicle from all angles before pickup.

For complete preparation details, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures a smooth pickup process in Altamonte Springs and safe delivery to your destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Altamonte Springs, FL. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before we assign your Altamonte Springs car 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 insurance policy for extra protection.

This means your vehicle is covered from pickup in Altamonte Springs to final delivery. You can ship with confidence knowing your car is protected throughout the entire transport process.

We recommend booking your car shipping service from Altamonte Springs, FL at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, scheduling even earlier gives you the best results.

Here’s why booking early helps:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan routes more efficiently
• More pickup options: Greater flexibility with your schedule
• Route optimization: Your car gets bundled with other vehicles heading the same direction

Altamonte Springs sits in a busy shipping corridor near Orlando, which means regular carrier traffic. But popular routes fill up fast, especially during peak seasons like summer and winter months.

Need to ship last-minute? We can often accommodate rush orders, but expect higher costs and limited scheduling options. Contact us as soon as possible to check availability.

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 budget-friendly option where your car is loaded onto an open trailer alongside other vehicles. Your car is exposed to weather and road debris, but this method is safe and reliable for most vehicles.

Enclosed transport provides full protection by shipping your car inside a covered trailer. This premium service costs 40-60% more than open transport but shields your vehicle from weather, dust, and road debris.

Choose open transport if: You have a standard daily driver and want to save money. Most cars shipped to and from Altamonte Springs use this method.

Choose enclosed transport if: You own a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic car, or have custom paint work that needs extra protection during the journey.

Both options are insured and reliable. The choice comes down to your budget and how much protection your specific vehicle needs. See our complete open vs enclosed transport guide for detailed comparisons and pricing.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door auto transport service for customers in Altamonte Springs, FL. 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 your car shipment, simply provide us with your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. Our assigned carrier will do their best to reach these exact locations. However, if your street has restrictions like low-hanging branches, narrow roads, or weight limits that prevent our large transport trucks from accessing your location, we’ll work with you to find a safe nearby alternative.

Common alternative locations in Altamonte Springs include:

• Shopping centers like Altamonte Mall
• Gas stations along major roads
• Public parking lots
• Nearby intersections on truck-friendly streets

This door-to-door service saves you time and hassle compared to terminal-to-terminal shipping, where you’d need to drop off and pick up your vehicle at specific facilities.

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!