Do you know how to Sell Your Car? Where to advertise your Car for Sale, finding a buyer, the paperwork, are often frustrating and difficult.
That’s why TDFC has created this step-by-step guide to help you Sell Your Car.
Sell Your Car
What Kind of Vehicle Are You Selling? What Condition is Your Vehicle in?
This can make a huge difference in how you approach finding a buyer. Is your car running? Does it have serious problems that are not worth fixing? In that case you should look for a licensed auto recycler. That is where you will get the most money for your clunker.
Sell Your Truck
Unless your own a semi-truck or commercial fleet vehicle the process is the same for selling a car. If you are selling commercial or fleet vehicle follow all state regulations.
What Documents Do You Need to Sell Your Car?
Having the right paperwork will make the transaction fast and easy.
Certificate of Title
Alway keep your title safe and do not provide it to anyone until you have been paid. An unscrupulous person can steal your car, they just need to posses the title.
Next, you will need to sign the back of your title at the time of sale.
If you do not have the title but you know the car is in your name you can get a copy of the title at your local TxDMV office or by mail for $5.00.
Bill of Sale
This is the receipt for the transaction, both buyer and seller will want a copy of this. A bill of sale can provide protection for both the buyer and seller as it proves that money was exchanged for a vehicle in case any titling issues or other paperwork problems come up in the future.
What If You Don’t Have Your Title or the Title is not in Your Name?
Selling a car without a title is illegal in the State of Texas. No legitimate buyer would buy a car if the seller doesn’t own the title. And under no circumstances agree to buy a car without a title.
There are many reasons why you may not have the automobile’s title. It may have been lost or damaged. Contact TxDMV for more information. Texas Title Check.
What Should You Do After Selling Your Car?
Yes, that’s right, you should do the following after selling your car.
- File a release-of-liability form with your state DMV. This can be done by mail or online. Do Not Fail to do this step or you may be held liable for any tolls or accidents
- Make sure the bill of sale is signed by both you and the buyer, it is completed, and a copy is ready to be sent to the DMV.
- Take your license plates off the vehicle. Again, this protects you from liability.
- Remove all your personal items from the vehicle.
- Give both sets of keys to the buyer.
- Cancel the insurance on the car.
After all these steps are finished, you can finally say you have sold your car!
Do You Want to Sell Your Car Quick?
If you want to Sell Your Car the fastest and easiest way, sell it to TDFC! Get a quote over the phone and we will schedule a driver to pick it up and pay you on the spot. Often the same day!