Sell your car privately.
On your terms.
List your car, manage your own deal, and get paid securely — with less hassle.
Everything you need
More than a listing.
Secure checkout for your sale.
PrivateAuto gives you the tools to sell your car with confidence, from the first message to final payment.
Close with a verified buyer
Buyers verify their identity before a deal can move forward, so you know who you're dealing with.
Manage your own deal
Your messages, documents, and payment stay together, so you run the deal from start to finish.
Get paid when you close
Funds transfer directly to your account when the deal is complete.
How it works
Selling privately,
finally simple.
List your car, start a deal with your buyer, and manage it through to payment — all in one place.
Step 1: Enter your VIN or plate
We'll pull your car details automatically.
Step 2: Create your listing
Add photos, set your price, and publish.
Step 3: Start a deal with your buyer
You both get verified before the deal moves forward.
Step 4: Close the deal
eSign documents and get paid securely in the app.
Already have a buyer?
Skip the listing.
Close the deal.
Already have a buyer or seller? Bring them into PrivateAuto and complete the deal securely, even if you met somewhere else.
Simple pricing
Free to list. $75 each to close.
$150 per deal, split between buyer and seller. No percentage of your sale, ever.
For sellers
Free
List your car and message buyers. No card required.
- Unlimited Photos
- Private Messaging
- Printable Window Brochure
- Manage Offers in App
Premium listing options are available.
Closing fee
Only if it closes
$75each
$150 per deal, split between buyer and seller. Or one person can cover it.
- Secure Bank Transfer
- Digital Bill of Sale
- Guaranteed Funds
- Title Transfer Guidance
Charged only if your deal closes.
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.
Testimonials
Real sellers. Real deals.
“Great smooth experience in selling my Porsche. Very happy customer. Well set up website.”
Porsche 911 Carrera 2 seller “Overall experience was great. Every transaction was done online and my car was sold very quickly.”
Tesla Model Y seller “Safe and easy way to sell a truck to someone from out of state.”
Chevrolet commercial van seller
Sell in your state
How to sell your car in your state.
Title rules and paperwork vary by state. Find your state's step-by-step guide.
Selling questions
Questions about selling privately?
Everything you need to know before listing and closing your sale.
What is PrivateAuto?
PrivateAuto is the transaction platform for private-party car sales. Verify identities, confirm the vehicle, check the title, sign the paperwork, and transfer money instantly between accounts in each person's own name.
How does PrivateAuto help me manage offers?
All offers come through PrivateAuto, so you can see who's interested, compare offers, and message buyers in one place. You control the process and decide which offer to accept.
How does PrivateAuto verify buyers and sellers?
Everyone in a deal verifies their identity before it can move forward, using their email, phone, and driver's license with a selfie match. Personal details stay hidden from the other party. The title step then looks up title records and checks for liens.
What paperwork do I need to sell my car privately?
Each state has its own requirements for documentation when a used car is sold. At a minimum, you'll need your car title, and PrivateAuto provides the state-specific forms for both you and the buyer to eSign. Check out our state-by-state guide to selling your used car above for more info.
How secure is the PrivateAuto Pay feature?
Cash and cashier's checks carry real risk in a private sale. With PrivateAuto Pay, the buyer's funds are verified before the deal closes, and the transfer to the seller is instant and final, any day of the week. Bank details are never shared with the other party.
Who pays sales tax on a used car transaction?
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. See our complete guide to used car sales tax for more info.
Get a private-party price, not a trade-in offer.
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