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

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, including items in the glove box, trunk, and console. Car carriers are not insured for personal property.

Clean your vehicle: Wash your car inside and out. This helps you spot any existing damage during the pre-transport inspection.

Document existing damage: Take photos of your vehicle from all angles, including close-ups of any scratches or dents.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank), oil, and brake fluid. Make sure your battery is secure and working.

Remove or secure loose parts: Take off custom accessories, spoilers, or anything that could fall off. Retract or remove antennas and fold in mirrors.

Disable alarms: Turn off car alarms to prevent issues during transport.

For complete preparation details, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures your car arrives safely in Florida and helps avoid any transport delays.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Virginia to Florida with Sherpa Auto Transport.

Every carrier in our network must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance. We check that each carrier’s insurance is active and valid before your car leaves Virginia.

For extra protection, all our carriers add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This means we can directly verify coverage throughout your Virginia to Florida transport.

Your vehicle is protected from pickup in Virginia all the way to delivery in Florida. Our insurance requirements exceed industry standards to give you peace of mind during your car shipment.

We recommend booking your car shipping service from Virginia to Florida at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and flexible pickup dates.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan efficient routes and bundle shipments
• More availability: Popular routes like Virginia to Florida fill up quickly
• Flexible scheduling: You’ll have more pickup date options

If you need last-minute service, we can often accommodate rush orders within 3-7 days, though rates may be higher. For the smoothest experience and best value, book as early as possible once you know your moving timeline.

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 uses open-air trailers that carry 8-10 cars at once. Your car is exposed to weather and road debris, but it’s safe and costs less. This is how 90% of cars get shipped, including new cars from dealers.

Enclosed transport puts your car inside a covered trailer with only 2-6 vehicles. Your car stays protected from weather, dust, and debris. It costs 40-60% more than open transport.

For Virginia to Florida shipping: Most people choose open transport because it’s reliable and affordable. Pick enclosed transport if you have a luxury car, classic vehicle, or custom paint job that needs extra protection. Florida’s sunny weather makes both options work well year-round.

Need help deciding? Check our complete open vs enclosed transport guide for more details.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers convenient door-to-door service for your Virginia to Florida car shipment. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or preferred location in Virginia and deliver it directly to your new address in Florida.

Here’s how our door-to-door service works:

• We collect your vehicle from the exact pickup address you provide
• Your car is transported safely to Florida
• We deliver directly to your specified destination address

In some cases, large transport trucks cannot access certain residential streets due to low-hanging branches, narrow roads, or tight turns. If this happens, our carrier 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 address.

Door-to-door service eliminates the hassle of driving to distant terminals, making your Virginia to Florida move much easier. Most customers find this service worth the convenience, especially for long-distance moves between states.

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!