Daytona Beach, FL Car Shipping

Getting your vehicle ready for transport from Daytona Beach is simple. First, remove all personal items from inside your car – carriers aren’t insured for these belongings. Take out toll passes, GPS devices, and any loose items that could shift during transport.

Clean your vehicle inside and out before pickup. This makes it easier to spot any existing damage during the inspection. Document any scratches or dents with photos.

Make sure your car is in good working condition. Check that the battery is charged, tires are properly inflated, and there’s no more than a quarter tank of gas. Remove or secure any loose parts like spoilers, bike racks, or custom accessories.

Finally, have a spare key ready for the driver. Keep important documents like registration and insurance handy for the pickup inspection.

For a complete checklist, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures a smooth pickup process in Daytona Beach.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Daytona Beach, FL. Every carrier in our network must carry:

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

Before we assign your Daytona Beach shipment, we verify that your carrier’s insurance is active and valid. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their policy.

This means you have peace of mind knowing your vehicle is protected from pickup in Daytona Beach to delivery at your destination. Our insurance requirements exceed industry standards to give you the best protection possible.

For car shipping from Daytona Beach, FL, we recommend booking at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and reliable carriers.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan routes more efficiently when they have advance notice
• More carrier options: Popular routes fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons
• Flexible scheduling: You’ll have more pickup date options to choose from

If you need last-minute shipping (less than one week), we can still help, but expect higher costs and limited availability. During busy periods like summer months or snowbird season, booking even earlier is smart.

Pro tip: Daytona Beach sits on major shipping routes along I-95, which means good carrier availability 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 is the most common and budget-friendly option. Your car travels on an open trailer alongside other vehicles, exposed to weather and road conditions. This method works great for everyday cars and is typically 50-60% less expensive than enclosed shipping.

Enclosed transport protects your vehicle inside a covered trailer, shielding it from weather, road debris, and dust. This premium service costs more but is worth it for luxury cars, classic vehicles, or cars with custom paint jobs.

For most Daytona Beach residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport offers excellent value and reliability. Choose enclosed transport if you’re moving a high-value car that needs extra protection. Learn more in our detailed open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door service for car shipping to and from Daytona Beach, FL. This means we pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or preferred location and deliver it directly to your destination address.

When you book with us, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses in Daytona Beach or your destination city. Our carrier will coordinate with you to schedule convenient pickup and delivery times that work with your schedule.

Important note: In some cases, large car carriers cannot access certain residential streets due to low-hanging trees, narrow roads, or parking restrictions. If this happens in your Daytona Beach neighborhood, our driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center or gas station – usually within a few blocks of your address.

This door-to-door service is included in your quote at no extra charge, making your car shipping experience as convenient as possible.

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!