Boca Raton, FL Car Shipping

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

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, including items in the glove box, trunk, and console. Carriers are not responsible for personal property.

Clean your car: Wash your vehicle inside and out. This helps you spot any existing damage during the pre-transport inspection.

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

Remove or secure loose parts: Take off custom accessories, spoilers, or loose trim. Retract or remove antennas and fold in mirrors.

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

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

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

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Boca Raton, FL. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance to protect your vehicle during transport.

Before your Boca Raton car shipment begins, we verify that your carrier’s insurance policy is active and valid for the entire duration of your transport. This means your vehicle is covered from pickup in Boca Raton until delivery at your destination.

For added protection, all our contracted carriers also list Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This gives you extra peace of mind knowing your vehicle is protected by both the carrier’s insurance and our oversight.

Important: While your vehicle is fully insured during transport, we recommend documenting any existing damage with photos before pickup in Boca Raton. This helps ensure a smooth delivery process.

We recommend booking your car shipping service from Boca Raton at least 7-14 days in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and flexible pickup times.

Here’s why advance booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan routes more efficiently when they have time to group shipments
• More pickup options: You’ll have greater flexibility in scheduling around your timeline
• Peak season planning: During busy periods (summer months and holidays), booking 2-3 weeks ahead is even better

That said, we understand moving plans can change quickly. If you need last-minute pickup from Boca Raton, we can often accommodate rush orders within 2-5 days – though this may come with higher costs due to limited carrier availability.

Pro tip: Boca Raton’s location in South Florida makes it a popular route for carriers heading north, so you typically have good shipping options year-round when you plan ahead.

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 uses open trailers that expose your vehicle to weather and road debris. It’s the most common and affordable option, costing about 50% less than enclosed transport.

Enclosed transport protects your car inside a covered trailer, shielding it from weather, dust, and road debris. This premium service costs more but offers maximum protection.

For most standard vehicles shipping from Boca Raton, open transport works perfectly fine. Choose enclosed transport if you have a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic car, or custom paint job that needs extra protection during the journey. The Florida sun and occasional rain make enclosed transport worth considering for high-value vehicles.

Learn more in our detailed open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door auto transport service for customers in Boca Raton, 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 in Boca Raton. Our assigned carrier will coordinate with you to schedule a convenient time for both pickup and delivery.

In some cases, large transport trucks may not be able to access certain residential areas due to narrow streets, low-hanging branches, or parking restrictions. If this happens in your Boca Raton neighborhood, don’t worry – our driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center or gas station that’s easy for you to reach.

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 shipping yards.

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!