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)Selling · Autos & trucks
6 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 sell: documents and handover
Title, registration, a dated payoff quote, inspection records, payment and the release-of-liability notice.
4 minute read
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Selling a car you still owe money on
Get the payoff, plan the payment split, and understand how the lien and title will be released.
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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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 listing, dealer lead or instant offer?
Know who you will be dealing with before sharing your vehicle and contact details.
3 minute read