Miami, FL Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Miami is simple. Follow these key steps:

Clean your car: Wash the exterior so you can document any existing damage with photos. This protects you if any issues arise during transit.

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes (like SunPass), and fragile items. Carriers aren’t insured for personal property left inside.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has no leaks and the battery is charged. Your vehicle needs to start and drive onto the carrier.

Document the condition: Take photos from all angles before pickup. Note any scratches or dents on the inspection report.

Remove or secure accessories: Take off bike racks, spoilers, or custom antennas that could be damaged. Retract or remove convertible antennas.

Keep gas low: Leave only a quarter tank of fuel. This reduces weight and meets safety regulations.

Provide a key: Have a spare key ready for the driver.

For more detailed guidance, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures a smooth pickup from Miami and safe delivery to your destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Miami, FL. Sherpa Auto Transport requires all carriers to carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your Miami shipment begins, we verify that the carrier’s insurance is active and valid. All carriers must also list Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their policy, giving you extra protection and peace of mind.

You’ll receive a copy of the carrier’s insurance certificate before pickup. We recommend reviewing your personal auto insurance policy as well, since some policies provide additional coverage during transport.

If you have questions about insurance coverage for your Miami vehicle shipment, our team is happy to walk you through the details.

We recommend scheduling your car shipment from Miami at least 1-2 weeks in advance for the best results. However, booking earlier—ideally 2-4 weeks ahead—gives you more options and often better rates.

Here’s why early booking helps:

• More carrier availability: Miami is a major hub, but carriers fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons (winter and summer)
• Better pricing: Last-minute bookings often cost more due to limited availability
• Flexible scheduling: You’ll have more control over pickup dates that work for your timeline

That said, we understand plans change. If you need faster service, we can often arrange pickups within 1-5 business days, though this may come with rush fees.

Bottom line: Book as early as you can, but don’t worry if you’re on a tight schedule—we’re here to help either way.

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-air trailers that carry multiple vehicles at once—similar to what you see hauling cars on highways. This is the most common and affordable option, typically costing 30-50% less than enclosed transport. Your vehicle is exposed to weather and road debris, but it’s perfectly safe for most everyday cars.

Enclosed auto transport ships your vehicle inside a fully covered trailer, protecting it from weather, dust, and road debris. This premium option costs more but is worth considering for luxury vehicles, classic cars, exotic sports cars, or any vehicle with custom paint or modifications. Given Miami’s luxury car market and collector vehicle scene, many South Florida residents choose enclosed transport for high-value automobiles.

For most standard vehicles, open transport is reliable and cost-effective. Reserve enclosed transport for vehicles where extra protection justifies the higher price. Learn more in our detailed open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes! Sherpa Auto Transport offers convenient door-to-door auto transport service throughout Miami and the surrounding areas. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or any address you specify, and deliver it directly to your destination.

Here’s how it works: When you book your shipment, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. Our assigned carrier will coordinate with you to arrange a pickup time that fits your schedule. In most Miami neighborhoods, door-to-door service works perfectly.

However, there are some situations where we may need to adjust the pickup location. If your street has low-hanging trees, narrow roads, or parking restrictions that prevent a large carrier truck from safely accessing your property, we’ll work with you to find a convenient nearby alternative—like a shopping center, gas station, or open parking lot. This is common in some of Miami’s older residential neighborhoods or gated communities with strict access rules.

Our goal is to make your car shipping experience as easy and stress-free as possible while ensuring the safety of your vehicle and compliance with local traffic regulations.

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!