Palm Beach Gardens, FL Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Palm Beach Gardens, FL is simple. Follow these steps to ensure a smooth pickup:

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

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and loose items from the interior. These aren’t covered by carrier insurance.

Remove or secure accessories: Detach or secure any exterior accessories like bike racks, spoilers, or antenna toppers that could be damaged during transit.

Check fluid levels and battery: Ensure your vehicle has adequate fuel (about 1/4 tank), and the battery is charged so it can be loaded and unloaded.

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

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

For complete preparation guidelines, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Taking these steps protects your vehicle and helps ensure on-time delivery from Palm Beach Gardens.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Every carrier in our network must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your shipment begins, we verify that the carrier’s insurance is active and valid. We also require all carriers to list Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their policy. This gives you extra protection and peace of mind.

Your carrier will provide you with their insurance certificate before pickup. We recommend reviewing it and keeping a copy for your records during transport.

We recommend scheduling your car pickup from Palm Beach Gardens at least 1-2 weeks in advance for the best results. However, booking earlier gives you more options and often better rates.

Here’s why advance notice matters:

• Better carrier availability: Carriers can plan routes and bundle your vehicle with others heading in the same direction, which saves you money.
• Flexible scheduling: More time means you can choose pickup dates that work best for your schedule.
• Peak season planning: During busy times (summer months and holidays), booking 3-4 weeks ahead is even better.

Need faster service? We offer expedited shipping options if you’re on a tight timeline. Rush orders can often be arranged within 24-48 hours, though rates will be higher.

The bottom line: Book as early as you can. Even if your dates aren’t final, getting your shipment posted early helps us find the right carrier for your Palm Beach Gardens pickup.

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 vehicle shipments.

Enclosed auto transport ships your vehicle in a fully 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 Palm Beach Gardens residents use open transport—it’s safe, reliable, and cost-effective for standard vehicles. Choose enclosed transport if you’re shipping a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic sports car, or any car with custom paint or modifications. The extra protection is worth the cost for high-value vehicles.

Learn more in our detailed open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service for Palm Beach Gardens residents. This is our most popular option because it’s convenient and hassle-free.

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

In most Palm Beach Gardens neighborhoods, door-to-door service works perfectly. However, some streets may have restrictions like low-hanging trees, narrow roads, or tight turns that make it difficult for large car carriers to access. If this happens, don’t worry—our driver will contact you to arrange a nearby meeting spot, such as a shopping center parking lot or gas station.

Door-to-door service saves you time and eliminates the need to drive to a terminal. It’s included in your quote at no extra charge, making it the easiest way to ship your car from Palm Beach Gardens.

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!