Lutz, FL Car Shipping

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

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, including toll passes, GPS devices, and loose items that could shift during transport.

Clean your car: Wash your vehicle inside and out. This helps you spot any existing damage during the inspection.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank) and that the battery is charged so drivers can load and unload it.

Remove or secure accessories: Take off bike racks, spoilers, or other add-ons that could get damaged. Fold in mirrors and retract antennas.

Document everything: Take photos of your car from all angles before pickup.

For complete preparation details, check our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures your vehicle arrives safely at its destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Lutz, 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 Lutz car shipment, we verify that your carrier’s insurance is current and valid. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their policy for extra protection.

This means your vehicle is covered from pickup in Lutz through delivery at your destination. You can ship with confidence knowing your car is protected by comprehensive insurance coverage throughout the entire transport process.

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

Here’s why early booking helps:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan routes more efficiently when they have advance notice
• More carrier options: Popular routes from Lutz fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons
• Flexible scheduling: You’ll have more pickup date options to choose from

If you need last-minute shipping (within 1-2 weeks), we can still help, but expect higher rates and limited availability. For the smoothest experience shipping your vehicle from Lutz, book as early as possible once you know your moving timeline.

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 common and affordable option, costing about 50% less than enclosed transport. Your vehicle will be secure but not fully protected from the elements.

Enclosed auto transport ships your car inside a covered trailer, providing complete protection from weather, road debris, and dust. This premium service costs more but is ideal for luxury cars, classic vehicles, or cars with custom paint jobs.

For most standard vehicles shipping to or from Lutz, FL, open transport works perfectly fine. Choose enclosed transport if you have a high-value car or want maximum protection. See our open vs enclosed auto transport guide for detailed comparisons and pricing.

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

Here’s how it works: When you book your shipment, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses in Lutz. Our carrier will come right to your location to load your vehicle. At your destination, they’ll deliver it to your specified address.

Sometimes, large car carriers can’t access certain streets due to low branches, narrow roads, or tight turns. If this happens in your Lutz neighborhood, don’t worry. Our driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center or gas station. This is still considered door-to-door service.

Most customers in Lutz find door-to-door service much more convenient than driving to a terminal. You save time and avoid the hassle of arranging extra transportation.

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!