Miami Beach, FL Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Miami Beach is simple. Follow these steps to ensure a smooth pickup:

• Remove personal items: Clear out all belongings from inside your car. Carriers are not insured for personal items, and extra weight can affect shipping costs.
• Take out toll passes and electronics: Remove your SunPass, GPS devices, and any fragile items that could get damaged.
• Remove or secure accessories: Take off bike racks, spoilers, or roof racks. Retract or remove antennas to prevent damage.
• Check fluid levels and battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank) and that the battery is fully charged so it can be loaded and unloaded.
• Document your vehicle’s condition: Take photos of your car from all angles before shipping. This helps if you need to file a claim.
• Provide a key: Have a working key ready for the driver at pickup.
• Check for leaks and mechanical issues: Let your carrier know about any problems. Your car should be in running condition unless you’ve arranged for inoperable vehicle transport.

For complete details, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Proper preparation helps protect your vehicle and ensures on-time delivery from Miami Beach.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Miami Beach, FL. All our carriers must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your shipment begins, we verify that the carrier’s insurance policy is active and in good standing. This ensures your vehicle is protected throughout the entire journey from Miami Beach.

For added security, all contracted carriers list Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This gives you extra peace of mind when shipping your vehicle.

Your quote includes this insurance coverage at no additional cost.

We recommend scheduling your car pickup from Miami Beach at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you the best results.

Here’s why early booking helps:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan routes more efficiently and offer competitive rates
• More options: You’ll have access to more available carriers and flexible pickup dates
• Route optimization: Your vehicle can be grouped with other shipments heading in the same direction

Miami Beach is a popular shipping location with regular carrier traffic, so last-minute bookings are sometimes possible. But for peace of mind and the best service, book as soon as you know your moving dates.

Need urgent shipping? We offer expedited services for rush situations, though these typically cost more. Contact us to discuss your timeline and we’ll find the best solution for your needs.

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. Your car is exposed to weather and road debris during transit. This is the most common and affordable option, used for about 90% of all vehicle shipments.

Enclosed auto transport ships your vehicle inside a covered trailer, protecting it from weather, dust, and road debris. This premium service costs 40-60% more than open transport.

Which should you choose? Most standard vehicles ship safely via open transport. Choose enclosed transport if you have a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic sports car, or custom paint job. Miami Beach’s coastal salt air makes enclosed transport especially popular for high-value vehicles leaving the area.

Learn more in our open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service throughout Miami Beach and the surrounding area. This is our most popular option because it’s the most convenient way to ship your car.

Here’s how it works: When you book your shipment, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come directly to your location in Miami Beach to pick up your vehicle and deliver it right to your destination address.

However, Miami Beach has some unique considerations. Some streets have parking restrictions, narrow roads, or low-hanging trees that make it difficult for large car carriers to access. If your specific address isn’t accessible for a full-size carrier, don’t worry—our driver will contact you to arrange a convenient nearby meeting spot, such as a parking lot, gas station, or main street.

This service saves you time and hassle. You won’t need to drive to a terminal or arrange extra transportation. We handle the logistics so you can focus on your move.

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!