Buyer & seller resources
Guides for your next move
Choose what you’re doing and what you’re buying or selling. We’ll show you the checklists, paperwork and practical advice for that transaction.
Payment calculator (opens in a new tab)Buying · Modified autos
8 guides
Start with the checklist, then use the guides that match your situation. Paperwork labeled California applies to California only.
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Before you buy: inspect, verify, plan
An independent inspection, ownership checks, insurance and a coordinated payment and title transfer.
4 minute read
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Buying a modified car: inspect the build
Match the parts and tune to the records, book a specialist and confirm insurance and road-use requirements.
3 minute read
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Will insurance cover the build—not just the car?
Disclose modifications, compare valuation terms, and prepare the questions to ask before buying or changing a build.
4 minute read
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Buying a car the seller still owes money on
Verify the lender, agree on where the money goes and resolve the title-release timeline before paying.
3 minute read
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Plan the payment before handing over the keys
Questions for the bank, fake-check warning signs, and a closing-day checklist for both sides.
4 minute read
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California title transfer: who does what?
Separate the seller’s release-of-liability notice from the buyer’s title transfer, and find the official forms.
4 minute read
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Private-party or dealer: compare the costs
A simple worksheet for comparing what you keep—or what you pay.
4 minute read
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Private listing, dealer lead or instant offer?
Know who you will be dealing with before sharing your vehicle and contact details.
3 minute read