How it works

Revolutionizing the private sale

Seller

Sell a car

Buyer

Buy a car

Get started

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

Add funds or apply for a vehicle loan so you're ready to purchase.

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 Esign

Step 3.Instantly send/receive funds

Exchange vehicle title & keys

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	Some
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.

How it works

Seller

Buyer

Get started

Create account

Get verified

Set up PrivateAuto Pay

Create account

Get verified

Set up PrivateAuto Pay

List or browse

List vehicle

Vehicle history

Vehicle values

Vehicle preferences

Browse/find a vehicle

Vehicle history

Vehicle values

Resources

Communication

Respond to messages

Accepts test drives

Send messages to sellers

Schedule test drives

Accept an offer

Send an offer

Start the deal

Deal started

Exchange vehicle title & keys

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!

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of selling my car privately?

Why not just sell my car to a dealership?

How long will my listing stay active?

What's a fair price for my used car?

What paperwork do I need to complete?

Does PrivateAuto provide a bill of sale?

How do I receive payment from a private buyer?

How do I get started with PrivateAuto?

Should I list my car for sale on more than one website?

What if a buyer contacts me from a website, other than PrivateAuto?

Where is my VIN?

What if I don't have a title in hand?

Does PrivateAuto provide a window brochure for my vehicle?

Exchange vehicle
title & keys