Doral, FL Car Shipping

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

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, including toll passes, garage door openers, and any fragile items. These can get damaged or lost during transport.

Clean your car: Wash the outside so you can spot any damage before shipping. Take photos of your vehicle from all angles.

Check fluids and battery: Make sure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank), oil, and brake fluid. Your battery should work so drivers can move your car.

Remove accessories: Take off bike racks, spoilers, or anything that sticks out. These can break during transport.

Have a spare key ready: Drivers need a key to load and unload your vehicle.

For a complete checklist, 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 Doral, FL. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before we assign your Doral vehicle 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 car is covered from pickup in Doral until delivery at your destination. You can ship with confidence knowing your vehicle has comprehensive insurance coverage throughout the entire transport process.

We recommend scheduling your car pickup from Doral, FL at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and preferred dates.

Here’s why booking early matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan efficient routes and bundle shipments
• More availability: Popular dates fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons
• Less stress: You’ll have backup options if your first choice isn’t available

If you need last-minute shipping from Doral, we can often accommodate rush orders within 3-7 days, though this may cost more. Peak moving seasons (summer months and holidays) require even more advance notice.

Pro tip: Book as soon as you know your moving date. You can always adjust pickup windows later if needed.

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 uses open trailers where your car is exposed to weather and road debris. It’s the most popular choice because it costs less and works well for most vehicles.

Enclosed auto transport protects your car inside a covered trailer. This shields it from weather, dust, and road debris. It costs about 50% more than open transport.

Choose enclosed transport if you have:

• A luxury or exotic car
• A classic or vintage vehicle
• A car with custom paint or modifications
• A vehicle worth over $50,000

For most daily-driver cars leaving Doral, open transport is safe and budget-friendly. However, if your vehicle is special or valuable, the extra cost for enclosed transport is worth the peace of mind.

See our complete open vs enclosed auto transport guide for more details and pricing information.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service to and from Doral, FL. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or any address you choose in Doral and deliver it directly to your destination.

Here’s how it works: When you book your car shipment, simply provide us with your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come right to your location in Doral to load your vehicle onto the transport truck.

However, there are some cases where door-to-door service may not be possible due to:

• Narrow residential streets that large transport trucks cannot navigate
• Low-hanging tree branches or power lines
• HOA restrictions in certain Doral neighborhoods
• Construction or road closures

If your exact address isn’t accessible, don’t worry. Our driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center parking lot or gas station – usually within a few blocks of your location.

Door-to-door service is included in our standard pricing, making it the most convenient option for Doral residents shipping their vehicles anywhere in the country.

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!