Estero, FL Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Estero, FL is simple but important. First, remove all personal items from inside your car, including toll passes, GPS devices, and any fragile objects. These items aren’t covered by insurance during transit.

Next, remove or secure any exterior accessories like bike racks, spoilers, or antenna extensions that could get damaged. Make sure you have a working key to give the driver – they’ll need it to load and unload your vehicle.

Clean your car inside and out before pickup. This helps you spot any existing damage during the inspection. Take photos of your vehicle from all angles as proof of its condition.

Finally, keep your gas tank between 1/4 and 1/2 full. Too much gas adds weight, while too little might prevent loading. For complete preparation details, check our Vehicle Shipping Tips page.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Estero, FL. At Sherpa Auto Transport, we require all our carriers to maintain minimum insurance coverage of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your Estero vehicle shipment begins, we verify that the carrier’s insurance policy is current and valid. We also ensure coverage remains active throughout your entire transport. For added protection, all our contracted carriers list Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policies.

This comprehensive insurance coverage protects your vehicle from pickup in Estero through delivery at your destination. You can ship with confidence knowing your car is protected by professional-grade insurance every mile of the journey.

For car shipping from Estero, FL, we recommend booking your pickup service at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, scheduling earlier gives you better options and pricing.

Here’s why advance booking helps:

• Better carrier availability – More drivers service your route
• Lower costs – Carriers can group your car with other shipments
• Flexible scheduling – You get preferred pickup dates
• Less stress – No last-minute rush or delays

If you need rush shipping, we can often arrange pickup within 2-3 days. But expect higher costs for expedited service.

Pro tip: Book 3-4 weeks ahead during busy seasons (summer and winter months) when many people relocate to and from Florida.

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 car rides on an open trailer, exposed to weather and road debris. It’s safe for most vehicles and costs significantly 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 Estero residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport works great and saves money. Choose enclosed transport if your car is worth over $50,000 or has sentimental value. See our complete open vs enclosed auto transport guide for detailed comparisons and pricing.

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

When you book with us, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come right to your location in Estero – whether that’s your driveway, apartment complex, or workplace. The same goes for delivery at your destination.

However, some locations may have restrictions. Large trucks can’t always navigate narrow streets, low-hanging branches, or tight residential areas. If your Estero address isn’t accessible, don’t worry. Our carrier will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center or gas station – usually within a few miles of your home.

Door-to-door service is included in most of our quotes at no extra charge. It’s the most popular option because it saves you time and eliminates the need to drive to a terminal.

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!