Selling a Used Car in Tennessee

Why a Tennessee Private Car Sale is Better

You can typically get a higher price for your car in the private market than they do from a Tennessee dealership trade-in. That’s because dealerships need to make a spread: they buy low and sell high.

Unfortunately, selling your vehicle on the private market has always been a cumbersome process, in Tennessee and throughout the US. Until now.

How PrivateAuto Helps You Sell Your Car in Tennessee

Tennessee private car sellers love PrivateAuto because we make the process of selling your car so simple.

Full banking integration for instant money transfers, 24/7/365
Verified buyer funds presale so you don’t waste your time
Makes selling a vehicle (and getting paid) quick, easy, and secure

Selling your Car on PrivateAuto: the Process

Here’s how the PrivateAuto selling process works:

1. You register on PrivateAuto and we verify you
2. You list your car model with our easy step-by-step guided process
3. You set your terms and screen would-be buyers
4. You vet incoming offers and choose a buyer
5. You and the buyer e-sign documents from your PrivateAuto phone app
6. You get paid, instantaneously

So easy.

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Selling a Car in Tennessee FAQ

What paperwork do I need to sell my car privately in Tennessee?

Every state has its own documentation requirements for selling a used car. Luckily for you, PrivateAuto helps you keep track of all needed paperwork requirements with our step-by-step in-app process.

You will need the following paperwork to sell your car in Tennessee:

– Warranty documents
– Service documents
– Bill of sale
– Car title and registration documents
– Vehicle identification number
– Car insurance documents

PrivateAuto guides you through the selling process, so you never risk forgetting about a document you need to make the sale.

How do I sell a car to an individual in Tennessee?

To sell a car privately to an individual in Tennessee, take the following steps:
1. Create a PrivateAuto account
2. Create a listing for your vehicle
3. Set location preferences
4. Accept or reject offers—or make counter-offers—right from our app
5. Schedule test drives from our in-app scheduling and messaging feature
6. Sell and get paid instantly

Can you sell a car without a title in Tennessee?

No, you cannot legally transfer ownership of a car in Tennessee, without a title. If your car’s title has been lost or damaged, you can request a duplicate.

Who pays the sales tax on a used car?

The buyer is responsible for paying for the used vehicle sales tax once they purchase the car. As a seller, once you transfer the title to the new owner, you are no longer responsible for paying any taxes for the vehicle.

What is the safest method of payment when selling a car?

Typically, the safest payment method when selling a car is cash. However, if you’re selling on PrivateAuto, you also have the option to receive the payment through our secure PrivateAuto Pay integrated banking system.
By receiving your money through our integrated banking system, both buyers and sellers can stay safe while exchanging large sums of money, as they don’t have to share their contact or banking information during the car buying process.

How to protect yourself when selling a car privately?

To protect yourself when selling a car privately, we recommend the following practices:

1. Don’t give out your contact information
2. Verify that the buyer has the funds to purchase the vehicle
3. Deal with verified buyers only
4. Receive the payment through PrivateAuto Pay

The best way to protect yourself when selling a car privately is by selling on a secure website that offers these features (such as PrivateAuto).