Florida to New York Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Florida to New York is simple but important. Here’s what you need to do:

Remove Personal Items: Take out all personal belongings, including toll passes like E-ZPass, phone chargers, and any loose items. Carriers are not insured for personal property.

Clean Your Car: Wash your vehicle inside and out. This makes it easier to spot any existing damage during the pre-transport inspection.

Document Condition: Take photos of your car from all angles, noting any existing scratches or dents.

Prepare for Handoff: Have a working key ready for the driver. Make sure your car starts and runs properly.

Remove Accessories: Take off bike racks, spoilers, or other add-ons that could get damaged during transport.

Check Fluids and Battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank) and that the battery works well.

For complete details, check our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps will help ensure your car arrives safely in New York.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Florida to New York. Every carrier in our network must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

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

Our all-inclusive quotes cover this insurance protection at no extra cost to you. Your vehicle is covered from pickup in Florida until delivery in New York.

For car shipping from Florida to New York, we recommend scheduling your pickup at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you better options and pricing.

Here’s why advance booking helps:

• Better carrier availability – Popular routes like Florida to New York fill up quickly
• Lower costs – Carriers can bundle your car with other shipments going the same direction
• Flexible pickup windows – More time means more scheduling options that work for you

If you’re moving during peak seasons (summer months, holidays, or winter when people flee cold weather), book 3-4 weeks ahead. Last-minute bookings are possible but may cost more and have limited pickup dates.

Pro tip: The earlier you book, the more money you’ll save and the smoother your car shipping experience will be.

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 budget-friendly option. Your car rides on an open trailer alongside other vehicles, exposed to weather and road debris. It’s perfectly safe for most cars and costs significantly less.

Enclosed transport protects your vehicle inside a covered trailer, shielding it from weather, dust, and debris. This premium service costs 40-60% more than open transport but is ideal for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs.

For most Florida to New York shipments, open transport works great and saves money. Choose enclosed transport if your car is worth over $50,000 or has sentimental value you can’t replace. Need help deciding? Check our detailed open vs enclosed auto transport guide for more information.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door service for car shipping from Florida to New York. This means we pick up your vehicle at your home or office in Florida and deliver it directly to your new address in New York.

Our door-to-door service works like this: When you book your shipment, simply provide your pickup address in Florida and delivery address in New York. Our carrier will come to these exact locations whenever possible.

However, some locations may have restrictions. Large car carriers cannot access narrow streets, low bridges, or areas with parking bans. If your address has these issues, our driver will contact you to arrange pickup or delivery at a nearby safe location like a shopping center or gas station – usually within a few blocks of your home.

This door-to-door service saves you time and hassle. You won’t need to drive to a terminal or depot. Most customers find this much easier than terminal-to-terminal shipping, especially for long-distance moves from Florida to New York.

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!