Clearwater, FL Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Clearwater, FL is simple when you follow these key steps:

Before pickup:

• Remove all personal items from inside your car
• Take out toll passes, GPS devices, and any fragile items
• Remove or secure loose exterior accessories like bike racks or spoilers
• Clean your vehicle and take photos for your records
• Make sure you have less than a quarter tank of gas
• Have a spare key ready for the driver

Important: Check that your car starts and runs properly. If your vehicle doesn’t run, let us know ahead of time as this may affect pricing.

For complete details about preparing your vehicle for shipping from Clearwater, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these simple steps helps ensure your car arrives safely at its destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Clearwater, FL with Sherpa Auto Transport.

Every carrier in our network must carry:

• $1,000,000 minimum liability insurance
• $100,000 minimum cargo insurance

Before we assign your Clearwater car shipment, 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 Clearwater through delivery at your destination. Our insurance requirements exceed industry standards to give you peace of mind during transport.

Important: While your car is fully insured during transport, we recommend documenting any existing damage with photos before pickup in Clearwater.

For car shipping from Clearwater, FL, we recommend booking your pickup service at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you the best results.

Here’s why advance booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can group your car with other vehicles heading the same direction
• More pickup options: You’ll have flexible dates instead of being rushed
• Peak season planning: Winter months are busy in Florida as snowbirds ship cars south

If you need faster service, we offer expedited shipping with 2-7 day pickup windows. This costs more but works for urgent moves.

Pro tip: Book 3-4 weeks ahead during busy times like winter holidays or spring break when Clearwater sees heavy shipping volume.

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. Your car rides on an open trailer, exposed to weather and road debris. It’s safe for most vehicles and costs much less.

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

For most Clearwater residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport works perfectly fine. Choose enclosed transport if you have a high-value car or want maximum protection. See our open vs enclosed auto transport guide for detailed comparisons and pricing.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door car shipping service to and from Clearwater, FL. This means we pick up your vehicle at your home or office and deliver it directly to your new address.

When you book with us, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses in Clearwater or your destination city. Our carriers will come right to your location – no need to drive to a terminal or depot.

In rare cases where large trucks can’t access your street (due to low bridges, narrow roads, or HOA restrictions), we’ll arrange a safe nearby meeting spot like a shopping center or gas station. This happens less than 10% of the time, and we’ll always coordinate with you first.

Door-to-door service is included in our standard pricing with no hidden fees. It’s the most popular choice for Clearwater residents because it saves time and hassle during your move.

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!