Florissant, MO Car Shipping

Getting your car ready for transport from Florissant, MO is simple when you follow these key steps. First, remove all personal items from inside your vehicle, including toll passes, GPS devices, and any loose items that could shift during transport. Next, secure or remove exterior accessories like bike racks, spoilers, or custom antennas that might get damaged on the road.

Make sure your vehicle is clean and ready for inspection – wash it beforehand so any existing damage can be easily documented. Keep your gas tank between 1/4 and 1/2 full to reduce weight while ensuring the carrier can move your car when needed. Finally, have a spare key ready for the driver and take photos of your vehicle before pickup.

For a complete checklist and more detailed preparation tips, visit 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 Florissant, MO with Sherpa Auto Transport. We require all our carriers to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage that protects your vehicle throughout the entire transport process.

Here’s what protects your vehicle:

• $1,000,000 minimum liability insurance – Covers damages caused by the carrier
• $100,000 minimum cargo insurance – Protects your vehicle’s value during transport
• Verified coverage – We check that insurance is valid and active for your shipment dates

For added protection, all our contracted carriers list Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This means we can directly verify coverage and handle any claims on your behalf.

Before your vehicle leaves Florissant, you’ll receive insurance documentation showing your car is protected from pickup to delivery. Our team monitors coverage throughout your shipment to ensure continuous protection.

We recommend scheduling your car pickup from Florissant, MO at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and preferred pickup dates.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can group your vehicle with others heading to similar destinations
• More flexibility: You’ll have more pickup date options to choose from
• Peak season planning: Summer months and holidays get busy fast

If you need rush service, we can often arrange pickup within 3-7 days, though this may cost more. For the smoothest experience shipping from Florissant, book early and stay flexible with your dates.

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, exposed to weather and road debris. It’s safe for most vehicles and costs significantly less.

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

For most Florissant residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport works perfectly. Choose enclosed transport if your car is worth over $50,000 or has sentimental value you can’t replace. See our complete open vs enclosed guide for detailed comparisons and pricing.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door auto transport service for Florissant, MO residents. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home or preferred location in Florissant and deliver it directly to your destination address.

When you book your car shipment, simply provide us with your pickup and delivery addresses. Our assigned carrier will do their best to reach both locations. However, if your street has restrictions like low-hanging branches, narrow roads, or weight limits that prevent our large transport trucks from accessing your exact address, we’ll work with you to find a safe nearby location. This might be a local parking lot, gas station, or main street in Florissant.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle compared to terminal-to-terminal shipping. You won’t need to drive across town to drop off or pick up your vehicle at a shipping yard.

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!