Venice, FL Car Shipping

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

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and loose items from inside the vehicle. Carriers typically don’t insure personal items during transit.

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

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your vehicle is in good running condition with adequate fluid levels and a charged battery.

Secure or remove accessories: Remove or secure antennas, spoilers, bike racks, and other exterior accessories that could be damaged during transport.

Disable alarms: Turn off your car alarm to prevent issues during transit.

Keep fuel low: Maintain about a quarter tank of gas. This reduces weight while ensuring the driver can load and unload your vehicle.

Provide a key: Have a working key ready for the carrier.

For more detailed guidance, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. These simple steps will help ensure a smooth pickup from Venice, FL.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Venice, 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 Venice through delivery to your destination. You can ship with confidence knowing comprehensive insurance protects your car throughout the journey.

We recommend scheduling your car pickup from Venice, FL 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 helps:

• Better carrier availability: More carriers can plan routes through Venice
• Lower costs: Carriers can bundle your vehicle with other shipments heading the same direction
• Flexible scheduling: You’ll have more pickup date options to choose from

If you need faster service, we offer expedited shipping with pickup in as little as 24-48 hours, though this costs more.

The key is to book as soon as you know your moving dates. This gives carriers time to coordinate efficient routes and helps ensure your vehicle arrives when you need it.

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, costing significantly less than enclosed transport.

Enclosed auto transport ships your vehicle inside a covered trailer, protecting it from weather, dust, and debris. This method costs 50-60% more than open transport but provides maximum protection.

Which should you choose? Most Venice residents choose open transport for everyday vehicles. It’s safe, reliable, and cost-effective. Consider enclosed transport if you’re shipping a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic sports car, or any vehicle with custom modifications or paint work.

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

Yes! We offer door-to-door auto transport service throughout Venice, FL and across the country. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, business, or any address you choose and deliver it directly to your destination.

When you book with us, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come right to your location in Venice—whether that’s your driveway, apartment complex, or workplace.

In some cases, large car carriers may not be able to access certain streets due to low-hanging trees, narrow roads, or tight turns. If this happens in your Venice neighborhood, our driver will contact you to arrange a nearby meeting spot, like a shopping center parking lot or gas station. This ensures your vehicle is transported safely without any damage to your property or the surrounding area.

Door-to-door service is included in your quote at no extra charge, making it the easiest and most convenient way to ship your car to or from Venice, FL.

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!