Englewood, FL Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for shipping from Englewood, FL is simple but important. Start by removing all personal items from inside your car, including toll passes, GPS devices, and any fragile items. Clean your vehicle inside and out – this helps with the inspection process.

Make sure you have less than a quarter tank of gas and remove any loose exterior accessories like bike racks or spoilers that could get damaged. Don’t forget to disable your car alarm and provide a working key to the carrier.

Take photos of your vehicle from all angles before pickup to document its condition. For complete preparation details, check our Vehicle Shipping Tips page.

Quick checklist: Remove personal items, clean your car, quarter tank of gas, disable alarm, take photos, and have keys ready.

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

Before we assign your Englewood 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 comprehensive coverage protects your vehicle throughout the entire journey from Englewood to your destination. Your quote includes all insurance coverage – no hidden fees or extra charges.

For car shipping from Englewood, FL, we recommend booking your pickup service at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives our carriers enough time to plan efficient routes and group your vehicle with other shipments heading in the same direction.

Booking early offers several benefits:

• Better pricing: More time allows for competitive carrier bidding
• Flexible scheduling: You’ll have more pickup date options
• Reduced stress: Avoid last-minute rush fees and limited availability

If you need faster service, we do offer expedited shipping from Englewood, but this typically costs more. During peak seasons (summer and winter months), we suggest booking even earlier – up to 4 weeks ahead – as demand increases significantly.

Pro tip: If your moving date is flexible, mention this when booking. It helps our carriers optimize their routes and may result in better rates for your Englewood pickup.

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 cost-effective option. Your vehicle travels on an open trailer alongside other cars, exposed to weather and road debris. This method is safe and reliable for most everyday vehicles.

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

For most Englewood residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport offers excellent value. Choose enclosed transport if you’re moving a high-value car that needs extra protection. See our complete open vs enclosed transport guide for detailed comparisons and pricing.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers convenient door-to-door auto transport service to and from Englewood, 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 Englewood car shipping service, simply provide us with your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. Our experienced carriers will do their best to access these exact locations. However, if your street has restrictions like low-hanging branches, narrow roads, or weight limits that prevent our large transport trucks from safely reaching your door, we’ll work with you to find a nearby alternative location such as a shopping center, gas station, or open parking lot.

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 facilities. With Sherpa’s door-to-door service, you can focus on your move while we handle the logistics of getting your car safely to its new home.

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!