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Sell privately, get more for your car!

The only end-to-end transactional marketplace for private party vehicles.

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.

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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 Fee

$25

+ $80 closing fee if your car sells

*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:

Cole A.
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

1965 Ford Mustang
Eric E.
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.

1974 Triumph TR6
Doug P.
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.

2005 Jeep Wrangler
Tiafau P.
Listed my car for sale on PrivateAuto marketplace and it was so easy!

2015 BMW 428i