No surprise here, but you can list your car for sale in many of the same places you looked to buy from. That means you can list on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, eBay Motors, putting a “For Sale” sign in your car, etc. Those first two are free, but many flippers also like paying for a Carfax or AutoCheck report, which shows a vehicle’s history, including ownership and accidents.

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We recommend doing this before you look for offers, as well as letting junkyards know about the missing car parts when you contact them. If the mechanic at the junkyard expects more parts than your car has, they’ll reduce the offer amount. Junking a car can net you a few hundred dollars which can be a nice salvage value for a car that can’t be driven anymore. Typically bigger cars will be worth more since they have more parts to scrap. How much you can get for junking a car depends on the car, its condition and who buys it. Typically, scrapping a sedan can get you anywhere from $200 to $500 depending on its condition.

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You can create your listing for $19 to $79.Each packagefeatures a certain number of photos that can be uploaded. If you don’t live in a service area, you can drive it to them, and they will meet you to pick the car up and pay you for it. Also, be prepared for people who want to test drive your car.

Read more about sell my car here. If your car insurance includes glass coverage, windshield replacement should be free, minus deductible. The payment for your account couldn’t be processed or you’ve canceled your account with us. Once your car is sold, make sure to log in to your CarGurus account and close your listing. Although there are many prospective buyers on Craigslist, there is also a higher chance of scams. Then take the car to a participating dealer within seven days to redeem the offer or apply the quote toward a trade-in.

Safety Tips When Selling a Car Privately

Allow the prospective buyer to test drive the car but go along with them. Refrain from sales pitches during the test drive and allow the driver to ask you questions as they get a ‘feel’ for the car. You will also need to know what you should do with your vehicle’s existing license plates during the sale. In many states, you will need to turn in your license plates to your local DMV and get a receipt to cancel the registration of the car in your name formally.