Fort Lauderdale, FL Car Shipping

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

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, including items in the glove box, trunk, and console. Car carriers are not licensed to transport personal goods.

Clean your car: Wash the exterior so you can easily spot any existing damage during the inspection.

Document condition: Take photos of your vehicle from all angles before pickup.

Remove accessories: Take off bike racks, spoilers, or other loose exterior parts that could be damaged.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank) and the battery is charged so it can be loaded and unloaded.

Disable alarms: Turn off car alarms to prevent issues during transport.

For complete preparation details, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps will help ensure smooth pickup and delivery in Fort Lauderdale.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Fort Lauderdale, 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 Fort Lauderdale car shipment, we verify that:

• The carrier’s insurance policy is active and valid
• Coverage remains in effect for your entire transport
• Sherpa is listed as a Certificate Holder on their policy

This comprehensive insurance coverage protects your vehicle from pickup in Fort Lauderdale through delivery at your destination. You can ship with confidence knowing your car is protected by professional-grade insurance throughout the entire journey.

Important: We recommend taking photos of your vehicle before pickup to document its condition. This helps ensure a smooth claims process if any issues arise during transport from Fort Lauderdale.

For the best rates and service from Fort Lauderdale, FL, we recommend booking your car shipment at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you more options and better prices.

Here’s why early booking helps:

• Better carrier availability: Fort Lauderdale is a busy shipping hub, so carriers fill up quickly
• Lower costs: Last-minute bookings often cost 20-30% more
• Route optimization: Carriers can bundle your car with others heading the same direction

If you need rush service, we can often arrange pickup within 2-3 days, but expect higher rates. For seasonal moves (like snowbird season), book 3-4 weeks ahead when possible.

Pro tip: Flexible pickup dates within a 2-3 day window help carriers schedule more efficiently and can save you money.

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, where your car is loaded onto an open trailer alongside other vehicles. Your car is exposed to weather and road debris, but this method is safe and reliable for most vehicles.

Enclosed transport costs 40-60% more but provides complete protection inside a covered trailer. This is ideal for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs that need extra protection from Florida’s intense sun and frequent rain showers.

For most Fort Lauderdale residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport works perfectly fine. However, if you’re moving a high-value car or want maximum protection, enclosed transport is worth the extra cost. Check out our detailed open vs enclosed auto transport guide to help you decide which option fits your needs and budget.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door service for Fort Lauderdale car shipping. This means we pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or any address you choose in Fort Lauderdale and deliver it directly to your destination.

Our door-to-door service works great in most Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods. However, if your street has low-hanging trees, tight turns, or parking restrictions that make it unsafe for our large carrier trucks, we’ll work with you to find a nearby meeting spot. This might be a shopping center, gas station, or main road within a few blocks of your location.

When you book with us, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. Our team will confirm if door-to-door service is possible at both locations. This service saves you time and hassle – no need to drive to a terminal or depot.

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!