Orange Park, FL Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Orange Park, FL is simple. Follow these key steps:

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and loose items from your car. Carriers typically don’t insure personal property inside vehicles.

Clean your vehicle: Wash the exterior so you can document any existing damage with photos before shipping.

Check for leaks and issues: Make sure your car runs properly, has no fluid leaks, and the battery is charged. Notify your carrier of any mechanical problems.

Secure or remove accessories: Take off or secure antennas, spoilers, bike racks, and other external add-ons that could get damaged during transit.

Disable alarms: Turn off your car alarm to avoid disruptions during transport.

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

Provide a key: Have a working key ready for the driver at pickup.

For complete preparation guidelines, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures a smooth pickup from Orange Park and safe delivery to your destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Orange Park, FL. All Sherpa Auto Transport 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 is valid and current. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their policy for added protection.

This means your vehicle is covered from pickup in Orange Park through delivery to your destination. You can ship with confidence knowing comprehensive insurance protects your car throughout the journey.

We recommend scheduling your car shipment from Orange Park, FL at least 1-2 weeks in advance. The earlier you book, the better your chances of securing competitive rates and flexible pickup times.

Booking ahead allows carriers to plan efficient routes and combine your vehicle with other shipments heading in the same direction. This helps lower costs and ensures faster service.

Need it sooner? We can often arrange pickup within 2-5 days, though rush service may come with higher rates and fewer carrier options.

Planning a move? If you know your moving date, book 3-4 weeks out for the best selection of carriers and the most affordable pricing.

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 elements during transit. This is the most common and affordable option, used for about 90% of vehicle shipments.

Enclosed auto transport ships your vehicle inside a covered trailer, protecting it from weather, dust, and road debris. This premium service costs 50-60% more than open transport.

Choose open transport if: You’re shipping a standard daily-driver vehicle and want to save money. It’s safe, reliable, and perfect for most cars.

Choose enclosed transport if: You own a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic sports car, or have custom paint work. The extra protection is worth the cost for high-value vehicles.

For Orange Park residents, both options are readily available. Most customers choose open transport and are very satisfied with the results. Learn more in our open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes! We offer door-to-door auto transport service for Orange Park, FL residents. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home or business and deliver it directly to your destination address.

Here’s how it works:

• Pickup: Our carrier will come to your Orange Park location at the scheduled time
• Delivery: Your vehicle arrives at the exact address you specify
• No extra trips: You don’t need to drive to a terminal or depot

Important note: In some cases, large car carriers can’t access certain streets due to low-hanging trees, narrow roads, or tight turns. This is common in some Orange Park neighborhoods. If this happens, our driver will contact you to arrange a nearby meeting spot, like a shopping center or main road. This ensures your vehicle stays safe during loading and unloading.

Door-to-door service is included in most quotes at no extra charge. It’s the easiest and most popular shipping option we offer.

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!