Cape Coral, FL Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for shipping from Cape Coral, FL is easy with these simple steps:

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, including toll passes, garage door openers, and fragile items. Carriers are not responsible for personal property left in vehicles.

Clean your car: Wash the exterior so you can easily spot any existing damage during inspection. This protects both you and the carrier.

Document existing damage: Take photos of your vehicle from all angles before pickup. Note any scratches, dents, or other issues.

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

Remove accessories: Take off custom parts like spoilers, bike racks, or loose trim that could get damaged or fall off during transport.

Provide working keys: Have at least one set of keys ready for the driver. Test that they work for ignition, doors, and any alarms.

For complete preparation details, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures smooth pickup and delivery for your Cape Coral car shipment.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Cape Coral, 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 Cape Coral car shipment begins, we verify that your carrier’s insurance is active and valid. We also require all contracted carriers to add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy for extra protection.

This comprehensive coverage protects your vehicle during loading, transport, and delivery – giving you peace of mind throughout your Cape Coral shipping experience.

For car shipping from Cape Coral, FL, we recommend booking your pickup service at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and flexible scheduling options.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can group your vehicle with other shipments heading to the same destination
• More availability: You’ll have access to more carrier options and pickup dates
• Less stress: Avoid last-minute rush fees and limited scheduling

If you need faster service, we can often arrange pickup within 3-7 days for expedited shipping, though this typically costs more. During peak moving seasons (summer months), booking even earlier is smart.

Pro tip: Book as soon as you know your moving date. You can always adjust your pickup window if plans change.

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 rides on an open trailer alongside other vehicles. It’s exposed to weather and road debris, but it’s perfectly safe for most cars and costs significantly less.

Enclosed auto transport protects your vehicle inside a covered trailer. This option costs 40-60% more than open transport but shields your car from weather, dust, and debris. It’s ideal for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs.

For most Cape Coral residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport works great and saves money. Choose enclosed transport if your car is worth over $50,000 or has special value to you. See our complete open vs enclosed auto transport guide for detailed comparisons and pricing.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service to and from Cape Coral, FL. This means our carrier will pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or preferred location and deliver it directly to your destination address.

When you book your Cape Coral car shipping service, simply provide us with your pickup and delivery addresses. Our assigned carrier will coordinate with you to schedule convenient times for both pickup and delivery at these locations.

In some cases, large transport trucks may not be able to access certain residential areas in Cape Coral due to narrow streets, low-hanging branches, or HOA restrictions. If this happens, don’t worry – our carrier 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.

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 facility locations.

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!