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How it works

Revolutionizing the private sale

Get started

seller-profile

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

buyer-profile

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-profile

Seller

Sell a car

list vehicle

List vehicle

Enter VIN and complete the required steps 1-3 to activate your listing.

vehicle history

Vehicle history

View or download your vehicle history report.

vehicle values

Vehicle values

Know your car's value and the upside of selling privately.

vehicle references

Vehicle preferences

Set your prefernces by allowing offers and test drives from verified users only.

Buyer

Buy a car

buyer-profile
vehicle browse

Browse/find a vehicle

Add vehicles to your favorites and save your searches.

vehicle history

Vehicle history

Make informed buying decisions with a vehicle history report.

vehicle values

Vehicle values

Access market values to make more informed decisions.

resources

Resources

Access financing, insurance, warranty, shipping, etc.

Communication

seller-profile

Seller

Sell a car

respond

Respond to messages

No need to give out your personal information any more!

accepts test drives

Accepts test drives

Select a safe location and convenient times in advance.

Buyer

Buy a car

buyer-profile
question

Send messages to sellers

No need to give out your personal information any more!

schedule test drives

Schedule test drives

Know when and where the seller is available to meet.

meet-up

Meet up for test drive

seller-profile

Seller

Sell a car

accept an offer

Accept an offer

Easily negotiate and accept, reject, or counter offers.

Buyer

Buy a car

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send an offer

Send an offer

Easily negotiate and accept, reject, or counter offers.

Start the deal

meet-up

Deal started

Step 1.Agree on purchase pricedollar
Step 2.Esign bill of saleEsign
Step 3.Instantly send/receive fundsfund
meet-up

Exchange vehicle
title & keys

Vehicle sold

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.

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?


What documents will I need to sign?


How do I transfer the car title to my name?


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?


Do both parties need to be on the platform to use PrivateAuto Pay?