Gulf Breeze, FL Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Gulf Breeze, FL is simple but important. First, remove all personal items from inside your car – this includes electronics, documents, and loose change. Take out any toll passes, GPS devices, and fragile accessories that could be damaged during transit.

Make sure your car has less than a quarter tank of gas to reduce weight and meet safety rules. Clean your vehicle inside and out, then document any existing damage with photos for your records.

Remove or secure exterior accessories like bike racks, spoilers, or antenna toppers. Disable your car alarm and make sure you have working keys available for the carrier driver.

For complete preparation guidelines, check 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 Gulf Breeze, FL. Every carrier in our network must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before we assign your Gulf Breeze car shipment to any carrier, we verify their insurance is current and valid. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their policy for extra protection.

This means your vehicle is covered from pickup in Gulf Breeze through delivery at your destination. Our insurance requirements exceed industry standards to give you peace of mind during transport.

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

Why book early? Gulf Breeze is a smaller coastal city, so carriers need time to coordinate pickups with nearby areas like Pensacola. Early booking also helps you:

• Get better pricing through consolidated shipping
• Have more carrier options to choose from
• Avoid rush fees for last-minute bookings

If you need faster service, we offer expedited shipping options. However, this typically costs 20-40% more than standard scheduling. For the best rates and service, plan ahead when possible.

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 shipped on an open trailer alongside other vehicles. Your car is exposed to weather and road debris, but it’s perfectly safe for most everyday vehicles.

Enclosed transport provides full protection inside a covered trailer. It costs 40-60% more than open transport but is worth it for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs.

For most Gulf Breeze residents shipping standard cars, open transport works great and saves money. Choose enclosed if you have a high-value vehicle that needs extra protection from Florida’s weather and road conditions. 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 for Gulf Breeze, FL residents. When you book your car shipment, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come directly to your location in Gulf Breeze to collect your vehicle and deliver it right to your new address.

In most cases, we can pick up from your home or business. However, if your Gulf Breeze location has narrow streets, low-hanging branches, or other access issues, our driver will work with you to find a safe nearby spot. This might be a local parking lot, gas station, or main road where our transport truck can safely operate.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle – no need to drive to a terminal or meet at a distant location. It’s our most popular service option because it makes car shipping as easy as possible for our Gulf Breeze customers.

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!