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How To Sell a Car Privately in 10 Steps

How To Sell a Car Privately in 10 Steps

by Matt Smith | August 8, 2025

Selling a car privately can help you to maximize the cash you get for your used vehicle. Here's how to do it.

How To Avoid Scams When Selling Your Car

How To Avoid Scams When Selling Your Car

by Matt Smith | August 8, 2025

Selling your car privately does come with some risks. Minimize those risks by following these steps to identify common scams,...

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Five Clear Signs it’s Time to Sell Your Car

Five Clear Signs it’s Time to Sell Your Car

by Tim O'Sullivan | August 8, 2025

From potential profit to suspect safety, here are five clear signs that indicate the time to sell your car might just have ar...

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Selling a Leased Car: Dealership vs Private vs Online

Selling a Leased Car: Dealership vs Private vs Online

by Tim O'Sullivan | August 8, 2025

Even if your car is leased, there are still ways that you can sell it. Read on to learn how you can sell your leased car.

How to Photograph Your Car For Sale: 5 Quick Tips

How to Photograph Your Car For Sale: 5 Quick Tips

by Scott Sowers | August 8, 2025

Taking good car photos can increase the chances of an easy sale. Here's five top tips to help you find the perfect frame.

The Best Ways to Sell Your Car

The Best Ways to Sell Your Car

by Craig Fitzgerald | August 8, 2025

These tips on the best ways to sell your car will help you get the most money for your used vehicle, so you have more to spen...

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How to Sell a Car Without a Title

How to Sell a Car Without a Title

by Kyree Rollerson | August 8, 2025

It is possible to sell a car without a title, but it requires a little work. Here's a step-by-step guide as to how it can be ...

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How To Get the Best Price for Your Car

How To Get the Best Price for Your Car

by Kyree Rollerson | August 8, 2025

There are all sorts of reasons you might want to sell your current car. You might have new needs that require a different typ...

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Reviewing Instant Cash Offers for Your Car

Reviewing Instant Cash Offers for Your Car

by Chris Teague | August 8, 2025

Instant cash offers for selling your car really are almost instant, and they can help you get a good price without leaving h...

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How To Get the Most for Your Trade-In

How To Get the Most for Your Trade-In

by Matt Smith | August 8, 2025

Car dealers generally subtract the agreed-upon trade-in amount from the purchase price of your new car, meaning a trade-in ca...

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How Much Is My Car Worth?

How Much Is My Car Worth?

by Craig Fitzgerald | August 8, 2025

How much your car is worth depends not only on its age, mileage and condition, but also how you choose to sell it.

Understanding Taxes When Buying and Selling a Car

Understanding Taxes When Buying and Selling a Car

by Tim O'Sullivan | May 13, 2025

The laws on taxes for private party used-car sales vary by situation and by state, and in some cases, even by city. It may se...

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Car Title Signed But Never Transferred: Here’s What to Do

Car Title Signed But Never Transferred: Here’s What to Do

by CarGurus | March 21, 2025

Here's what you need to know about titling if you sell your car to a buyer who then fails to register it with the Department ...

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Should You Sell Your Car Yourself?

Should You Sell Your Car Yourself?

by Ryan Lane | March 19, 2025

If you’re thinking of selling your car yourself, there are several questions that need to be answered. But before all that, y...

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Why Cars for Sale by Owner Often Cost Less than Dealership Cars

Why Cars for Sale by Owner Often Cost Less than Dealership Cars

by Matt Smith | March 19, 2025

Trading in your vehicle has significant benefits, but selling a car privately will often still earn you the most money for yo...

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What to Fix Before Trading In a Car

What to Fix Before Trading In a Car

by Tim O'Sullivan | November 14, 2024

So you're ready to buy a new vehicle. Even if you have an older vehicle, you can take advantage of your used car to chip away...

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What to Know When Giving a Car as a Gift

What to Know When Giving a Car as a Gift

by Tim O'Sullivan | November 14, 2024

If you have a vehicle that’s a good fit for someone in need, here's what you need to know before delivering that generous gif...

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The Best Cars to Sell this Summer

The Best Cars to Sell this Summer

by Matt Smith | November 14, 2024

In this guide, we’ve identified the ten best vehicles to sell this summer, based on their average listing price change year-o...

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The 5 Factors Driving Trade-In Values

The 5 Factors Driving Trade-In Values

by William Maley | October 18, 2023

So you’ve decided to trade in your old vehicle at the dealership. How do they come up with trade-in values? Well, there are s...

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