Aventura, FL Car Shipping

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

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and loose items from your car. Carriers are not insured for personal property.

Clean your vehicle: Wash the exterior so you can document any existing damage with photos before shipping.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank), and the battery is charged so it can be loaded and unloaded.

Disable alarms: Turn off car alarms to avoid issues during transport.

Remove or secure accessories: Take off or secure any custom parts, antennas, spoilers, or bike racks that could be damaged.

Provide a key: Have a working key ready for the driver.

For complete details, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Proper preparation ensures a smooth pickup from Aventura and safe delivery to your destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Aventura, FL. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers 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. This ensures your vehicle is protected throughout the entire journey from Aventura.

For added security, all contracted carriers list Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This gives you extra peace of mind knowing your vehicle is covered from pickup to delivery.

Your carrier will provide insurance documentation at pickup. We recommend reviewing it and taking photos of your vehicle before loading.

We recommend scheduling your car shipping service from Aventura, FL at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you more options and often better rates.

Here’s why advance planning helps:

• Better carrier availability: More time allows carriers to route your vehicle efficiently with other shipments in the Aventura area.
• Lower costs: Last-minute bookings (2-3 days out) typically cost more due to limited availability.
• Flexible scheduling: You’ll have more pickup date options that work with your timeline.

Need faster service? We can often accommodate rush shipments with 2-5 days’ notice, though expedited rates may apply. If you have flexibility, booking 3-4 weeks ahead is ideal for the best pricing and scheduling options.

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 widely available option. About 90% of vehicles shipped to and from Aventura use open transport.

Enclosed auto transport places your vehicle inside a covered trailer, protecting it from weather, dust, and road debris. It costs 40-60% more than open transport but provides premium protection.

Choose open transport if: You have a standard daily-driver vehicle and want the most cost-effective option.

Choose enclosed transport if: You’re shipping a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic car, or any vehicle with custom modifications or a high-end paint job.

For Aventura residents, both options are readily available due to the area’s proximity to major shipping routes. Learn more in our open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service throughout Aventura, FL and nationwide. This is our most popular option because it’s simple and convenient.

Here’s how it works: When you book your shipment, we’ll ask for your pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come directly to your home, office, or any location you specify in Aventura to pick up your vehicle. When delivery time comes, they’ll bring it right to your door at the destination.

Keep in mind that large car carriers need space to maneuver safely. If your Aventura street has low-hanging trees, tight turns, or narrow roads, the driver may ask to meet you at a nearby open area like a parking lot or gas station. This is rare, but it ensures everyone’s safety and protects your vehicle.

Our team will coordinate everything with you and keep you updated throughout the process. Door-to-door service means less hassle and more convenience for your Aventura auto transport.

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!