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Sell privately, get more for your car!
The only end-to-end transactional marketplace for private party vehicles.
Use code AUTOTEMPEST to get a free listing
The only private-party marketplace with built in
fraud prevention and payment technology
Why use PrivateAuto
Avoid fraud
Our app uses smart fraud prevention to verify buyers, confirm available funds, and secure transactions—keeping you safe from scams.
Easily do the deal
Everything you need—agree on price, add services, manage loan payoff, e-sign documents, and transfer funds seamlessly.
Instant Transfers
The buyer can send any amount to purchase your vehicle securely, instantly anytime anywhere — with no money limit!
Pricing
The safe and simple way to close the sale on your own.
Listing
+ $75 each to close: $150 per deal, split between buyer and seller (or one person can cover it), charged only if your deal closes.
- Buyer & seller ID verification
- Verified buyers funds
- E-sign bill of sale
- Instant money transfer P2P
- Secure chat
Everyone in a deal gets verified first: a one-time $5, good for 12 months, and included with a Premium listing. We save your card when you verify, and charge your closing fee to it only if your deal closes.
*Disclaimer: Account services are provided by US Alliance Financial, a licensed and insured banking institution. PrivateAuto does not facilitate or handle any funds throughout the transaction. All funds in custody of US Alliance. Buyer financing may require additional fees.
What people are saying:
“The process of transferring money was seamless and instant. It's a great way to verify that the funds are real and gives transparency to both buyer and seller”
Cole A. — 1965 Ford Mustang“I was in a rush to buy an out-of-state car and PrivateAuto's instant payment transfer is the only thing that saved this deal. Also, the customer service was great when I asked questions.”
Eric E. — 1974 Triumph TR6“It allowed me to comfortably buy a car from a private seller halfway across the country. The ID verification and PrivateAuto Pay features were critical to making our transaction possible.”
Doug P. — 2005 Jeep Wrangler“Listed my car for sale on PrivateAuto marketplace and it was so easy!”
Tiafau P. — 2015 BMW 428i