Aventura, FL Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for shipping from Aventura, FL is simple but important. Here are the key steps:

Remove Personal Items: Take out all personal belongings, including toll passes, electronics, and fragile items. Car carriers are not responsible for items left inside your vehicle.

Clean Your Car: Wash your vehicle inside and out. This makes it easier to spot any damage during pickup and delivery inspections.

Check Fluids and Battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank), oil, and coolant. Make sure your battery is charged so the carrier can move your vehicle.

Remove Accessories: Take off any loose exterior items like bike racks, spoilers, or antennas that could get damaged during transport.

Document Everything: Take photos of your car from all angles before pickup. This helps with insurance claims if needed.

Provide Working Keys: Have at least one working key ready for the driver. Make sure all your locks work properly.

For complete preparation guidelines, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps will help ensure your car arrives safely at its destination.

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

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

This means your vehicle is covered from pickup in Aventura through delivery at your destination. Our insurance requirements exceed industry standards to give you peace of mind during transport.

For car shipping from Aventura, FL, we recommend booking at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and preferred pickup dates.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can group your vehicle with others heading to the same area
• More flexibility: You’ll have more pickup date options to choose from
• Peak season planning: Winter months see higher demand as people move to Florida’s warmer climate

If you need faster service, we offer expedited shipping with 2-7 day pickup windows. However, this typically costs more than standard scheduling.

Pro tip: Aventura’s location near major highways I-95 and US-1 makes it easier for carriers to access, but booking early still ensures the smoothest experience for your car transport.

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 is the most common and budget-friendly option. Your car travels on an open trailer alongside other vehicles, exposed to weather and road debris. This method costs less and offers faster pickup times since most carriers use open trailers.

Enclosed auto transport provides premium protection by shipping your vehicle inside a covered trailer. This shields your car from weather, road salt, and debris – perfect for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs.

The main differences are:

• Cost: Enclosed transport costs 40-60% more than open transport
• Protection: Enclosed offers maximum protection from elements
• Availability: Open transport has more carriers and faster scheduling
• Capacity: Open trailers carry 7-10 cars; enclosed trailers carry 2-6 cars

For most standard vehicles shipping to or from Aventura, open transport works perfectly fine. Choose enclosed transport if you own a high-value, classic, or luxury vehicle that needs extra protection. See our complete open vs enclosed auto transport guide for detailed comparisons.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door auto transport service for customers in Aventura, 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 shipment, simply provide us with your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. Our assigned carrier will do their best to reach these exact locations. However, in some cases, large car carriers may not be able to access certain areas due to:

• Narrow residential streets
• Low-hanging branches or power lines
• Tight parking restrictions
• Homeowner association rules

If your specific address isn’t accessible, don’t worry. Our carrier will work with you to find a safe, convenient meeting spot nearby – like a shopping center, gas station, or open parking lot. This typically happens within a few blocks of your original address.

The best part? Door-to-door service comes at no extra cost and saves you time compared to terminal-to-terminal shipping. You won’t need to drive to a shipping facility or arrange additional transportation.

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!