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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 used cars.
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.
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.
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.
Yes, PrivateAuto has all the paperwork you need to sell your car in any 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.
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.
Each state has its own requirements for documentation when a used car is sold. At a minimum, you’ll need your car title. Check out our state-by-state guide to selling your used car.
Some states require you to remove your license plates, while other states pass them to the buyer. See our complete guide to license plates in a private vehicle sale for more info.
In a state that charges sales tax—and most states do—the buyer will pay sales tax on the purchase of a used car, according to the state’s tax rate. The buyer may also pay additional taxes and fees as well. See our complete guide to used car sales tax for more info.