Venice, FL Car Shipping

Getting your car ready for shipping from Venice, FL is simple with the right steps. First, clean your vehicle inside and out so you can spot any damage before transport. Remove all personal items, toll passes, and loose accessories that could shift or break during transit.

Make sure your car has less than a quarter tank of gas – this reduces weight and meets safety rules. Check that your battery is charged and your tires are properly inflated. Remove or secure any custom parts like spoilers, bike racks, or antennas that stick out.

Take photos of your car from all angles before pickup. This helps if you need to file a claim later. Finally, have a spare key ready for the driver – they’ll need it to load and unload your vehicle.

For complete details, check our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps will help ensure your car arrives safely at its destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Venice, FL. Every carrier in our network must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before we assign your Venice car shipment, we verify that the carrier’s insurance is active and valid for your entire transport. All our contracted carriers also list Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy for added protection.

This comprehensive coverage is included in your quote at no extra cost. You can ship your vehicle from Venice with confidence knowing it’s protected throughout the journey.

For car shipping from Venice, FL, we recommend booking at least 2-3 weeks in advance. However, the earlier you schedule, the better your options will be.

Here’s why advance booking matters:

• Better carrier availability: Venice is a smaller market, so carriers need time to plan routes
• Lower costs: Early booking allows carriers to group your car with other shipments
• Flexible pickup dates: More time means better scheduling around your move

During peak seasons (summer months and winter holidays), book 3-4 weeks ahead. Florida sees heavy shipping volume during these times as snowbirds migrate.

Need faster service? We offer expedited options, but expect higher costs and limited carrier choices for last-minute bookings from Venice.

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 transport is the most common and affordable option. Your car rides on an open trailer, exposed to weather and road debris. It’s safe for most vehicles and costs much less.

Enclosed transport protects your car inside a covered trailer. It costs 40-60% more than open transport. Choose this for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs.

Most Venice, FL residents pick open transport. It’s reliable and budget-friendly. Only choose enclosed if your car is worth over $50,000 or needs extra protection from Florida’s sun and rain.

See our complete open vs enclosed guide for more details about which option fits your needs.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service to and from Venice, FL. This means our carriers will pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or any address you choose and deliver it directly to your destination.

When you book your car shipment, simply provide us with your preferred pickup and delivery addresses in Venice or your destination city. Our assigned carrier will coordinate with you to schedule convenient pickup and delivery times that work with your schedule.

In some cases, large transport trucks may not be able to access certain residential streets due to low-hanging branches, narrow roads, or HOA restrictions common in some Venice neighborhoods. If this happens, don’t worry – your carrier will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center or gas station that’s easy for you to reach.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle compared to terminal-to-terminal shipping, making it the most popular choice for Venice residents shipping their vehicles.

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!