Enabling Private Car Sales in All 50 States
Keeping up with state-specific laws and documentation can be tricky, particularly if you’ve moved states recently. PrivateAuto ensures a smooth and legal transaction, compliant with the state you’re in.
PrivateAuto has all the paperwork you need to buy or sell your vehicle in any state. Each state requires different paperwork to legally transfer titles and sell vehicles to a private party. Many states require a bill of sale. Some states have their own specific forms that are required to buy or sell a vehicle in the state.
PrivateAuto manages all these forms and makes them available for both buyers and sellers to electronically sign.
The entire process is accessible only by the buyer and seller, which prevents the risk of identity theft.
How To Sell A Used Car
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PrivateAuto
PrivateAuto takes the hassle out of buying and selling vehicles privately! Our technology-driven, self-service solution enables buyers and sellers to safely communicate, e-sign state documents, and send and receive payments instantly and securely. PrivateAuto is the new way to sell and buy cars on the private market.
Verified information and confidential communication gives you the freedom to communicate between two parties without giving out personal contact information. Schedule a test drive, negotiate the price, and exchange payments through a secure online system with PrivateAuto.
Why are private vehicle sales better?
You can sell your used car to a private individual and make more money on the sale. A dealer can offer you a trade-in value or instant cash offer, but these are almost never as much as you can make in a private sale. Whether you’re selling the latest luxury vehicle or an old car with maintenance issues, you’ll almost always earn more in private sales.
Buying a used vehicle from a private party also has some benefits. Dealers not only charge dealer fees but they can be pushy and difficult to negotiate with. Whereas, an individual may be more flexible on pricing or more friendly when discussing the details of the vehicle. Because a private seller is often the individual who drove the car frequently, this seller may know more about the vehicle than a dealer.
How does PrivateAuto vet buyers and sellers?
Both buyers and sellers get verified using the latest facial recognition technology to create a safe experience. Buyers must provide drivers license information, an email address, and a phone number. This personal information is hidden from other buyers and sellers and is only used to verify the user’s identity.
Sellers must enter the VIN for the vehicle and create a profile before listing. A VIN is critical to investigating the ownership of a vehicle and determining whether the title is clean. Buyers and sellers can enjoy peace of mind on PrivateAuto knowing that both parties have been thoroughly vetted.
Does PrivateAuto provide the necessary paperwork for a successful transfer of ownership?
Yes, PrivateAuto has all the paperwork you need to sell your car in every state. Every state requires different paperwork to legally transfer titles and sell vehicles to a private party. Many states require a bill of sale. Some states have their own specific forms that are required to buy or sell a vehicle in the state.
PrivateAuto manages all these forms and makes them available for both buyers and sellers to electronically sign. The entire process is only accessible by the buyer and seller, which prevents the risk of identity theft. It can be difficult to keep up with state-specific laws, particularly if you’ve moved states recently, so use PrivateAuto to ensure a smooth and legal transaction.
How secure is the PrivateAuto Pay feature?
Typical private-party used car sales require handling a large amount of cash or processing a cashier’s check.
Cash can be stolen, and cashier’s checks can be falsified. Cashier’s checks may appear legitimate, even after being deposited, only to be exposed weeks later after you’ve already signed over your vehicle.
Direct banking is a safer alternative to give both parties peace of mind.
PrivateAuto Pay is a direct banking integration that ensures payments are safely transferred without the risks associated with cash or cashier’s check sales. Payment information is also hidden from the seller, so a buyer doesn’t need to be concerned with bank information theft.
How much does PrivateAuto cost?
Buyers can enjoy the security and convenience of PrivateAuto for free. See our pricing page for info on seller pricing.
How does PrivateAuto’s financing work?
PrivateAuto’s financing benefits both the buyer and seller.
Buyers are not required to pay the full asking price directly from their bank account. Instead, buyers can apply for financing through the convenient mobile app.
An in-app financing application instantly connects buyers with a trusted partner bank to discuss financing options. Once the buyer is approved, the sale goes through seamlessly and the seller still receives a direct transfer for the total amount.
How is PrivateAuto different from other listing sites?
Traditional used car listing sites only advertise the vehicle—sellers are left to filter unverified inquiries and fumble through the actual sale and funds transfer on their own.
PrivateAuto is a self-service, end-to-end solution from listing to payment. With PrivateAuto, you’re able to easily…
– Link your PrivateAuto account to various listing sites to manage multiple offers all in one place.
– Negotiate and schedule a test drive
– Electronically sign all required documents
– Instantly send/receive payment with our integrated banking solution
– Verify buyer identity with the latest facial recognition technology
In short, other sites merely serve to introduce the buyer and seller, whereas PrivateAuto offers a complete transactional platform that includes listing, messaging, verification, documentation walk-through, and secure payment.
Still have questions?
Send us an email at support@privateauto.com.