Top 13 Sites To Buy And Sell Used Cars
We've previously written about the best-used cars websites for buyers, as well as how to book car transport after the sale. But buyers are only half the equation. You can also find sellers on used car websites. As you can see, they have different needs. We review the top 13 websites for buying and selling used vehicles and then discuss how buyers and sellers thousands of miles apart make these transactions.
Let's take a step back. This post may be for you if you are looking to sell a car. There are many websites that allow you to list your car for sale. It can be difficult to find the right website. These are our top picks for used car websites, as well as other sites that allow sellers to quickly unload trucks and cars.
Let us enlist them for you so that you may get an easy view.
Cars.com
Because they are able to syndicate listings across the web, this site remains the best for auto sales. Your listing on Cars.com can be syndicated to other sites (Auto.com and PickupTrucks.com and NewCars.com), and even on affiliates. You can also sell your vehicle quickly to dealers through them.
Why would some people choose to sell faster than others, even though it means selling less? Although the site's large inventory is a benefit for buyers, sellers can find it a disadvantage. It can be difficult to stand out among the crowd if you don't have great photos or are selling a high-demand model.
Auto Trader
AutoTrader is a popular choice for buyers because of its advanced search tools that make it simple to locate specific models and option packs. Sellers love the fact that many listing packages include a money back guarantee and listings can be syndicated on Kelley Blue Book. You can also sell your vehicle to a dealer for a quicker sale or to receive an instant cash offer. AutoTrader allows you to quickly unload your vehicle if speed is important to you.
eBay Motors
Although it was once a shocking idea for most people, the reality is that many people now buy cars on eBay. You might consider selling your car on eBay Motors if you are familiar with eBay selling and/or if you just want to sell your vehicle locally. Some people do this because they don’t have to coordinate transport costs.
It is easy to set up listings. Listings are easy to set up. Both local listings and national listings cost $60-$125. According to eBay, most vehicles and trucks sell quickly. There are downsides to selling on eBay. The main downside to listing on eBay is that bids are not binding and buyers can cancel at any time.
Facebook Marketplace
Facebook Marketplace is the best place to start if you are interested in selling locally. You can post your vehicle if you have a Facebook account. This is the only requirement for creating a listing. Facebook Marketplace is a great way to sell your car. You can view potential buyers' profiles on Facebook to verify if they are legitimate. The only problem? There are many flaws in online marketplaces.
Hemmings
Hemmings is the place where collector and classic car buyers go to buy. This is the place to go if you are selling classic and collector cars. Hemmings is a popular site for classic car enthusiasts. They boast that a listing (which will also be published in Hemmings Motor News and online) can reach millions. These buyers are passionate about cars and often know what they want. You'll get buyers who love classic cars and will buy a 1963 Chevy Impala.
CarGurus
Another site that allows sellers to create listings is CarGurus. However, you will be charged $99 regardless if your vehicle sells via the listing. CarGurus' unique feature, which not all sellers love, means that there are many buyers -- around 20 million monthly. Each listing gets a deal rating. This can vary from good to great, and it's not the place for you if you want to make the most of your vehicle.
TrueCar
TrueCar was originally a buyer's site. Now, they want to bring transparency back into the buying process. They collect accurate and timely pricing information from dealers, and then make it easy to understand. With this data, buyers can confidently approach TrueCar Certified Dealers to obtain the best price. TrueCar can also be a great resource for sellers who need to quickly unload vehicles. The True Cash Offer is simple and you can instantly get an offer on their website. You can then cash it out at a Certified dealer.
Craigslist
Craigslist has the obvious advantage of allowing you to list your car for free. You can also create a photo-rich, hyper-local listing and sell it without worrying about shipping or coordinating with buyers far away. However, your vehicle or truck might take longer to sell because it is not being advertised to a national audience. You decide if the convenience of selling locally is worth it.
Carvana
Buyers who wish to search for listings in the U.S. but don’t want to have to arrange Carvana car transport. The site delivers. It's also possible to pick up vehicles from one of the company’s vending machines. Carvana is a site that buys trucks and cars. Carvana is a great place to sell your car. They will come with a truck and hand you a check before they take your vehicle away.
Vroom
Another car buying site that makes it easy to avoid spending weekends at dealerships is Carvana. Similar to Carvana's website, this company also sells cars and ships cars anywhere in the U.S. The company also offers quick sales to sellers. They will ask you about your truck or car, make an offer within 30 minutes, and then, if you accept, they will come pick it up and pay you via direct deposit.
Bring-A-Trailer
Another niche site that auto enthusiasts can use to buy and sell is this one. It allows buyers to find anything from rare antiques to super-charged sports cars. Although it's an auction site buyers pay the majority of the fees, while sellers only pay $99 for listing. This site is a good choice if you are selling a special vintage vehicle. It gets lots of traffic and is a great place to sell vintage vehicles.
CarMax
CarMax is another website that can offer you a written offer for your vehicle online. CarMax will not allow you to sell your car online. Instead, they will need to visit you in person to appraise it. You'll likely get less for your car than if you were selling it to someone, as is the case with most sites that buy cars. The upside to this is that you'll leave CarMax with a check and all the paperwork.
Auto Tempest
AutoTempest is a popular site for buyers. It aggregates listings from sites such as CarSoup and eBay Motors so that they can choose from a wide range of vehicles when shopping. AutoTempest will allow you to sell your car. However, if you click on the link, you'll be taken directly to Cars.com. It might sound like a scam, but it's not. You can list your car on Cars.com, or any other site listed on the AutoTempest homepage.
Car transport after an online sale
Although long-distance car purchasing is becoming more popular, many people still prefer to sell their cars locally. This allows them to avoid the hassle of dealing with out-of-town buyers and then coordinate car transport. It's quite simple to transport your car to its new home. And Move Car can help. Our auto shipping expertise spans more than 13 years. We can help you get your car to its new destination quickly and efficiently.
If you are unsure whether to sell your used car to buyers in other states, you should know that in most cases, the buyer will handle car shipping. While you will need to be there when the vehicle is being inspected and picked-up, that's your only responsibility.
It's easier to sell your car to a dealer than it is, as you may have seen from our list. It's easy to sell your car to a dealer because they have their own transport or auto transport companies. They will pick it up without you even having any further involvement. It's that simple!
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