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Revolutionizing the private sale

Seller

Sell a car

Buyer

Buy a car

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Seller

Sell a car

Create account

Get access to exclusive private sale features and benefits.

Get verified

Verify your email, phone, and ID to get a green verified check on your profile!

Set up PrivateAuto Pay

Get your account ready to safely receive buyers funds.

Buyer

Buy a car

Create account

Get access to vehicle history reports, and market values.

Get verified

Verify your email, phone, and ID to get a green verified check on your profile!

Set up PrivateAuto Pay

Get your account ready to safely receive buyers funds.

List or browse

Seller

Sell a car

List vehicle

Enter VIN and complete the required steps 1-3 to activate your listing.

Vehicle history

View or download your vehicle history report.

Vehicle values

Know your car's value and the upside of selling privately.

Vehicle preferences

Set your prefernces by allowing offers and test drives from verified users only.

Buyer

Buy a car

Browse/find a vehicle

Add vehicles to your favorites and save your searches.

Vehicle history

Make informed buying decisions with a vehicle history report.

Vehicle values

Access market values to make more informed decisions.

Resources

Access financing, insurance, warranty, shipping, etc.

Communication

Seller

Sell a car

Respond to messages

No need to give out your personal information any more!

Accepts test drives

Select a safe location and convenient times in advance.

Buyer

Buy a car

Send messages to sellers

No need to give out your personal information any more!

Schedule test drives

Know when and where the seller is available to meet.

Meet up for test drive

Seller

Sell a car

Accept an offer

Easily negotiate and accept, reject, or counter offers.

Buyer

Buy a car

Send an offer

Easily negotiate and accept, reject, or counter offers.

Start the deal

Deal started

Step 1.

Agree on purchase price

Step 2.

Esign bill of sale

Step 3.

Instantly send/receive funds

Exchange vehicle title & keys

Discover the difference

See how PrivateAuto compares to traditional listing sites. Don’t just list your car and then be left high and dry once you find a buyer. Let us take you from listing to Cha-Ching!

Marketing features Other Marketplaces
List Vehicle
Buyer Inquiries / Leads
Mobile App
Vehicle History Report
Paid
Vehicle Market Values
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Window Brochure with QR Code
Fraud Prevention Other Marketplaces PrivateAuto
Chat Without Sharing Contact Information
Driver’s License Verification
Selfie Verification
Banking Compliant Background Check
Payment Features Other Marketplaces PrivateAuto
Proprietary Transaction Technology
Integrated Buyer Financing
Available In All States (U.S.A)
Available nights, weekends, holidays
Split Payment Options
Unlimited Transaction Limits
Instant transaction Speed
Deal Features Other Marketplaces PrivateAuto
Verified Buyers Funds
Test Drive Scheduler
Offers: Accept, Counter, Reject
Bill of sale: eSign in app

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of selling my car privately?

The main benefit of selling your own vehicle to an individual buyer is that you have full control over the price and any negotiations. In almost all cases, you’re likely to get more money for your car if you sell it yourself versus trading it in. Worried about the amount of time and effort it might take? That’s what PrivateAuto’s self-service application is for! We have everything you need in one place to close the deal safely.

Many dealerships will make you a cash offer on your used car, which may be a worthwhile option if you need cash tomorrow. However, dealerships have to make a profit, which means they’re going to buy your car for substantially less than it’s worth. Once they have it on the lot, they’ll immediately list it for its fair market price. The result? You walk away with far less money than you deserve for your car. You can read more about the pros and cons here.
At PrivateAuto, you can renew your listing before it expires as many times as you need for free. You can keep your car’s ad up until it’s sold. Create your Listing today!
PrivateAuto provides you with a Market Value Report and full source data for your specific vehicle when creating your listing. These reports give you an idea of what a fair price is for your vehicle. Click here to view more details.

When selling a car privately you will want to have your title and a bill of sale to transfer ownership. PrivateAuto provides you with a Bill of sale which includes an odometer statement ready for electronic signature.

PrivateAuto makes transferring your new car into your name easy with our e-sigable bill of sale. Each state varies on what is required to register the vehicle in your name at the DMV once you have purchased the vehicle. We do not currently provide the registration paperwork but are adding this feature in the near future. To find out what’s required in your state check out our state specific resources on our blog.
When closing a deal on our app we require both the buyer and seller to acknowledge the physical title will need to be handled in person. We’ve outlined exactly how to transfer over a car title in this article or find our state specific resources here.

Yes! You can review and sign the PrivateAuto bill of sale electronically. This allows you and your buyer to complete this step in a hands-free manner, which is great for security and ideal if you are selling your car to someone who isn’t local to your area.

You can receive instant payment from a private buyer with our PrivateAuto Pay solution, right within the app! Our platform is safe and secure, utilizing the latest technology. Read more about safe payment options here.
It’s simple! Click on one of the following links to get started:

– Sell your car with PrivateAuto
– Buy a car with PrivateAuto
Absolutely! You can List Your Car on PrivateAuto, and we encourage you to list your vehicle on any other websites you feel will generate leads. Linking your PrivateAuto listing on multiple sites allows you to communicate with every prospective buyer on the same convenient platform so you can safely negotiate, sign documents, and receive payment. Other listing sites may be good at advertising, but PrivateAuto is the only self-service solution to help you close the sale.

No problem! If a buyer comes from another website, just send them a link to your listing on PrivateAuto or better yet include your link to your PrivateAuto listing on every site. From here they can Make an Offer or Send you a message without disclosing personal contact information. Potential buyers will also have the opportunity to verify their identity, creating an even safer experience.

You can find your vehicle’s VIN by looking at the dashboard on the driver’s side of the vehicle. If the VIN isn’t there, check the door post as it’s likely to be displayed there (where the door latches when it is closed). You can also check your insurance card / insurance policy or vehicle title and registration. Find out more here.
If you have lost your title, you will need to make sure you replace it before selling your vehicle. The buyer will need the title in order to transfer ownership of the car into their name. Read 3 Steps to Replacing a Lost Car Title.

Yes! A window brochure with QR code is included with your vehicle listing. By simply scanning the QR code, buyers can contact you or make an offer on your vehicle. Even better, our window brochure allows car buyers to contact you without sharing your personal contact information.

Yes, in order to close a deal safely and securely, both parties need to have an account with PrivateAuto. You will want to get fully verified, which only takes about 60 seconds if you have your driver’s license ready. Once your ID is verified, you will create your PrivateAuto Pay account so the transfer of funds between buyer and seller can happen instantly.

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