Private sales
made simple
The only end-to-end transactional marketplace for private-party vehicles
Exclusive private-party marketplace
- Save money and deal direct
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Safely transact using DealNow
Sell your vehicle
Take the hassle out of private car sales
- ID verification
- Value and history report
- E-sign the bill of sale
- Instant payment
Why PrivateAuto?
Verified users
Driver’s license verification. Avoid scams.
Fully automated
100% tech driven. Close the deal on your own.
Instant transfers
Verified funds. Securely transfer money anytime.
Browse Vehicles
SAFE
Feel confident with identity verification
Avoid scammers with email, phone, and drivers license verification, including facial recognition technology. Plus, you never have to give out your contact info; all messaging, offers, and scheduling are done through our app.
SIMPLE
Take the guesswork out of the sale
Experience dealer-like services in the palm of your hand. Schedule test drives and conveniently e-sign your Bill of Sale. Want to share important documents with the other party? You can do that too.
SECURE
Transfer funds anywhere, instantly
PrivateAuto Pay is a direct banking integration that ensures payments are safely transferred without the risks associated with cash or cashier’s checks. Experience escrow-like safeguards without relying on a third party.
Pricing
Listing fee
$25
Per listing, access the best tools to sell your car privately.
- Free renewals
- Vehicle history report
- Vehicle value report
- QR code window brochure
- Test drive scheduler
- Verified buyer preferences
- Secure chat
Only pay if your car sells
Closing fee
$80
The safe and simple way to close the sale on your own.
- Buyer & seller ID verification
- Offer accept/reject/counter
- Verified buyer funds
- E-sign the bill of sale
- PrivateAuto Pay
- Instant money transfer P2P
- Available 24/7/365
- No commission or transaction fees
Skip the listing and do the DealNow?
*Disclaimer: Account services are provided by USALLIANCE Financial, a licensed and insured banking institution. PrivateAuto does not facilitate or handle any funds throughout the transaction. All funds in custody of USALLIANCE. Buyer financing may require additional fees.
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Forever changing the way used vehicles exchange hands in the parking lot. The only instant and secure payment solution for private vehicle transactions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is PrivateAuto
PrivateAuto takes the hassle out of selling and buying vehicles privately! The technology driven, self-service solution to safely communicate, e-sign state documents, and send or receive payments instantly and securely. PrivateAuto is the new way to buy and sell cars for sale by owner.
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.
How Is PrivateAuto Different From Other Listing Sites?
Traditional listing sites only advertise the vehicle, and sellers are left to filter unverified inquiries and fumble through the actual sale 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 the bill of sale
- Instantly send/receive payment with our integrated banking solution
- Verify buyer identity with the latest facial recognition technology
Why are private 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 help me manage offers?
Online listing services can quickly drum up a lot of interest and have your inbox full of offers, information requests, and requests for test drives. Here are a few ways you can manage multiple offers on PrivateAuto:
- Accept, reject, or counter individual offers.
- Schedule meet-up times.
- Recommend locations and times for test drives.
- Link listings on multiple sites to the PrivateAuto platform.
All of this communication occurs through the PrivateAuto app, rather than your personal email or phone number. This feature of the app protects your personal information.
Linking listings from multiple sites allows you to communicate with every prospective buyer on the same convenient platform. This helps you manage offers and respond to them individually to avoid confusion. Receive the best price for your used vehicle by negotiating multiple offers at once.
How does PrivateAuto vet buyers and sellers?
Both buyers and sellers get verified using the lastest facial recognition technology to create a safe experience. Buyers must provide driver’s 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 provides a universal, e-signable, bill of sale when closing a deal in the app. The physical title will need to be completed by both the seller and buyer in person, and both users are thoughtfully reminded of this step during the closing process.
PrivateAuto allows you to share any documents in the ownership info section of the vehicle listing. The entire process is only accessible to the buyer and seller, which prevents the risk of identity theft.
How secure is the PrivateAuto Pay feature
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.
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.
How much does PrivateAuto cost?
Is PrivateAuto an escrow service?
No, PrivateAuto does not hold funds in the manner of an escrow service. Once the buyer transfers funds to a seller, the seller now has legal custody of those funds. PrivateAuto Pay cuts out the middleman of an escrow service while providing the safety and security of an escrow service.
Can I list my car on PrivateAuto with a lien?
Yes, you can absolutely list and sell your car on PrivateAuto even if it’s not fully paid off. We now offer a loan payoff service that streamlines peer-to-peer transactions when a loan is involved.