Selling your car privately couldn't be any easier. Simply enter your VIN or License Plate number to get started on KarKiosk. To optimize the exposure of your listing, upload clean, sharp photos, confirm your location, and complete the easy registration on KarKiosk.
Increase your car exposure with our features at KarKiosk! Multiple platform listing, free vehicle history reports, Featured listing, Price Your Car Right and more!
Choose the right buyer and execute a secure online sale with protected correspondence. You don't even have to share your personal phone number or email address, you can correspond through the KarKiosk Message Center instead!
Expand your visibility with no extra effort. Our intelligent listing technology allows you to list your vehicle on Craigslist and advertise your listing on two additional platforms: Facebook and Instagram. Get your car listed in front of the appropriate audience quickly and easily.
Create trust and transparency with your potential buyers. Every listing comes with a complimentary vehicle history report, helping your potential buyers gain important insights about your vehicle's history. Building trust reduces anxiety and motivates buyers to make decisions faster.
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Make sure your buyers feel totally confident in your listing. Our advanced Vehicle Condition Report powered by AI does this to assess the condition of your vehicle and provide an accurate grade. This added service makes the sales process faster and builds trust.
Learn MoreAdd value to every part of your vehicle selling experience with KarKiosk+ perks: Free access for you to exclusive discounts from over 1,000 national retailers, getting discounts on everything from car washes to oil changes, new tires, loans, and insurance!
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Distinguish yourself from the rest with enhanced, professional quality images by AI. You can use your free KarStudio credits to improve and advertise your vehicle to maximize interest from buyers with quality studio images.
Learn MoreShow your car from every angle with up to 25 high-quality photos! Listings that have high-quality images get more engagement from buyers and help them visualize the car as their own.
Show off your car in action with a quick 30-second video that shows the amazing features of your vehicle in action. Whether that's the sound of engine, or pristine interiors, a 30-second video will elevate the car listing.
Showcase your car as the Featured car. A featured vehicle is seen up to 55% more views over standard listings. When it's time to find the right buyer, featured listings give you a major advantage in finding the right buyer as quick as possible.
Make your vehicle competitive by pricing based on the current market. Don't price your car too high, you're only losing time while giving yourself the best chance of a sale with our specialized monthly updates to sell your vehicle.
You won't miss an active buyer! Get immediate email and SMS alerts for incoming offers and you have the advantage of being in the know.
Stand out with a newly listed badge! Your car is being promoted automatically in your local area, and on the app your car is showing as prominently as possible in buyer's search results.
Need an instant offer? We make it easy to close quickly and without the wait, by engaging with direct buyers who are partners of The Car Market.
You are not alone in this process! We have buildings of support staff dedicated to you and your car listing when you need our assistance! We want the process to be as smooth as possible for you when you sell your vehicle.
Start listing your car for sale privately on KarKiosk by entering your vehicles VIN or License Plate number
To make your listing as attractive as possible, upload high quality and clear photos. Don't forget to include a description of the condition of the vehicle, how you have used it, etc.
You want to have your vehicle title and other required documents. Each state has different documentation when selling your used vehicle, so be sure to look into that ahead of time!
You will be able to track incoming offers all in one place, and will be able to accept, rebut or counter offers from inside the KarKiosk platform. Plus, when you find a buyer or an offer that you like, you can schedule a test drive from within KarKiosk
The buyer, generally, will want to test drive your car. Eliminate the long tedious text reply back and forth - utilize scheduling to quickly figure out a good time and location for the test drive.
When you have sold your car, make sure to get the correct paperwork in order, you will need to transfer your vehicle title and any other documents based upon state requirements. Don't forget to cancel your insurance.
Listing your Car is quick and easy! Simply enter your VIN or License Plate number into our platform and have the basic details ready: mileage, price and clear, well-lit images of your Car.
Yes! When you purchase a listing plan with KarKiosk you receive free credits for KarStudio. Our AI-powered image enhancement tool. With KarStudio, you will be able to convert your car images into professional, studio-quality images to impress potential buyers.
Yes! Not only will we list your Car on KarKiosk, we will also list your Car on Craigslist. We will also advertise your Car on targeted ads on Facebook and Instagram to maximize the potential buyer reach.
Buyers can purchase a Vehicle Condition Report through KarKiosk. This is an AI-powered report that provides the buyer with a virtual inspection of the vehicle's condition. No guesswork for the buyer, since it most often can highlight body damage.
Yes, safety is our priority! Use KarKiosk's Message Center for all communications. It is the best way to communicate with buyers securely and effectively. All without giving away personal information.
Yes. We verify all users' email and mobile number before they can be in contact with Car sellers. This is the first step in making KarKiosk a safe place for the buyer and seller.
The Discounts and Perks Program is an exclusive offering to KarKiosk+ users only. It allows you to access over 1,000 automotive merchants around the nation that can offer you discounts on services like car washes, oil changes, car insurance, automotive loans, etc
If you want to sell your car privately, you'll typically get better value than a trade-in at a dealership. The reason is simple - when you sell your car privately, it's ALL YOU! You set your price, and negotiate with interested parties directly. The looming questions are, how do you sell the vehicle privately in a smooth, safe and profitable way? This is where KarKiosk comes into play, your one-stop platform, made especially for private car owners selling their vehicle. This guide will outline the steps to sell your car privately and ultimately, demonstrate how KarKiosk takes care of the details to make your car sale secure, simple and successful.
Let's discuss the reasons why private sales may be in your best interest before we dig into how to sell your car.
KarKiosk makes selling your car privately even easier. Let's look at the steps.
Step 1: Prepare Your Car
The first step in successfully selling a vehicle is to ensure your car is in good condition, and ready for a buyer.
Step 2: Take Attention Grabbing Photos
High quality photos are one of the most important things in selling your car. KarKiosk provides free credits for KarStudio, an image enhancement tool enhanced with AI, to make your car photos look professional. Now, your car listing will stand out with studio level photos!
Step 3: Write an interesting description
An effective for car listing description gives buyers all of the applicable information they want to know. Be honest and straightforward. Include information like;
Make, model and year
Mileage
Condition (mechanical and structural)
Selling points (e.g., “One owner, low mileage” or “Just serviced.”)
If you do not know where to start, KarKiosk provides example descriptions to help you build the perfect description.
Step 4: Upload a 30-Second Video
Add life to your listing by uploading a short 30 second video using KarKiosk. Videos can dynamically showcase the condition of your car and help buyers feel like they're inspecting the car in person.
Step 5: Add a Vehicle History Report (KarReport)
Buyers are looking for transparency. Including a KarReport, which is KarKiosk’s vehicle history report, provides transparency and builds trust of your listing by showcasing vital details like accident history, title status and mileage accuracy. Getting a KarReport in your listing instantly increases credibility and attractiveness.
Step 6: Upload the Listing
With KarKiosk, it's easy to upload your car listing. All you need to do is fill in the listing information, upload your images and your KarReport, and you're done! KarKiosk also offers exclusive subscriber deals and discounted automotive services which make owning your car much better!
Selling your car to a private buyer means dealing with the proper paperwork to confirm the sale was legal and compliant. Here are the generally necessary items:
Every state can have their own requirements for sales of a car to a private buyer. You should check your state DMV website for any specific instructions and possible downloads of needed documents. For example, in California if the car is more than 4 years old, you will need to have a smog test certification available for buyers. In Florida you'll also be required to notarize the title transfer. Be sure to check your local DMV site for specific compliance measures.
If selling your vehicle privately feels overwhelming, KarKiosk can greatly simplify the process:
Step-by-Step Guidelines: KarKiosk will guide you through each step of the selling process, from listing your vehicle to responding to inquiries.
Transparency Tools: You can add a KarReport to provide buyers with the information they need to know about the vehicle and help make them feel confident in their purchase.
Verified Buyers: KarKiosk takes the necessary steps to confirm that buyers are verified and therefore enhance the safety of the selling experience.
Studio Quality Photos with KarStudio: KarStudio can enhance your listing with a high-end photo session with a professional quality outcome.
Subscriber Savings: As a subscriber to KarKiosk, you receive exclusive deals from automotive vendors that save you money and create great partnerships.
Video For Your Listing: Add more customization to your listing with a personalized video to showcase your vehicle, up to 30 seconds long.
KarKiosk removes the frustration from selling a car privately while providing an efficient and safe platform for selling a vehicle. KarKiosk provides you the superior selling tools to market your vehicle, such as KarStudio for high-quality photographs and KarReport for vehicle history and transparency, allowing you to sell your car, with confidence that you have maximized your car's worth.
Selling your car privately might appear to be an onerous task; however, when using all the great features of KarKiosk, the process can easily be completed and is definitely easier and more enjoyable than ever before. KarKiosk provides you with everything you need from your vehicle's comprehensive listing, to creating meaningful connections within the car community, to selling your vehicle privately.
Set-up your profile today to list your car for sale, and find out for yourself that selling your vehicle privately with KarKiosk is the best way to maximize your vehicle's worth.
