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How to Sell Your Car Privately in Bakersfield

How it works

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List Your Car in Just a Few Minutes.

We make selling your vehicle privately easy. Just enter your VIN or License Plate to start with KarKiosk. To maximize listing exposure upload clear, crisp photos, verify your area and register quickly and easy on KarKiosk.

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Increase Your Car Exposure.

Maximize your vehicle exposure with KarKiosk! Multiple listing, free vehicle history reports, Featured listing, Price Your Vehicle Right and much more!

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Finalize the Sale.

Choose the right buyer and complete a safe online sale while maintaining protected communication. You won’t even need to share your personal phone number or email address, you can use the KarKiosk Message Center to communicate!

Top Benefits with Your Listing

One Listing, Multiple Platforms

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One Listing, Multiple Platforms

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.

Free KarKiosk+ Auto Perks & Discounts

Add 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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Free KarKiosk+ Auto Perks & Discounts

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Free History Report

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Free History Report

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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Communicate Securely – Voice Calls and Chat within Message Center

Communicate safely with potential buyers on KarKiosk's secure platform using voice calls or chat. Stay private and never share your personal contact details.
Secure Voice Calls: Make instant, real-time voice calls directly through our message center. Connect with buyers immediately when you need to discuss details or answer questions quickly.
Real-Time Chat: Our user-friendly chat feature lets you communicate instantly with buyers. Send messages, share information, and close deals quickly.

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Communicate Securely – Voice Calls and Chat within Message Center

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Free KarStudio Credits

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Free KarStudio Credits

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.

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All Benefits

One Listing, Multiple Platforms

Get your cars listed on more than one platform. We will list your car automatically on Craigslist and advertise your car listing on Facebook and Instagram.

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Voice & Chat

Communicate safely and effectively with car buyers through KarKiosk Message Center. Our technology allows buyers and sellers to communicate using both chat and voice calls.

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Free History Report

Get a Free KarReport Vehicle History Report for your listed vehicle when choosing KarKiosk. Give buyers confidence by giving important details useful to their car buying decision.

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KarStudio Credits

Enhance your image with the help of AI. Get Free KarStudio Credits and improve your vehicle images with features such as background removal, image editors, filters and more.

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Number of Images

Show 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.

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Add a 30-second Video

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.

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Featured Vehicle

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.

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Price Your Car Right

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.

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Email & SMS Notifications

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.

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Newly Listed Badge

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.

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Instant Car Offers

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.

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Customer Support

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.

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Follow these easy steps to Privately Sell Your Used Car on KarKiosk

Why Choose Karkiosk

Sign Up and List Your Car Privately

Start listing your car for sale privately on KarKiosk by entering your vehicles VIN or License Plate number

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Upload Photos and Other Information

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.

Be Prepared with the Right Documents

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!

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Keep Track of Incoming Offers and Pick a Buyer

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

Schedule Test Drive

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.

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Complete Your Sale

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.

FAQs When Selling Your Cars Privately in Bakersfield, California

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Sell Your Car Privately in Bakersfield, CA with KarKiosk

Selling your Car Privately may seem daunting in Bakersfield, California, but it doesn't have to be. At KarKiosk, we make it simple, easy, and fast. Whether you want to sell your car privately as an individual or in the surrounding cities of Oildale, Lamont or Arvin, we have the tools and resources you need to sell your vehicle with confidence.  Here's everything you need to know to sell your car privately, easily.

How to Sell Your Car Privately with KarKiosk

Selling your vehicle privately is a few steps to ensure you successfully find a buyer and transfer the title legally and without hassle. Here are the steps on how to sell with KarKiosk.

  • Get Your Car Ready

You only get one chance to make a first impression. When selling your car privately, you should clean and detail the car to present it to yourself, and to your potential future owners. A clean, well-taken care of vehicle will certainly generate offers faster than an unkempt vehicle.

  • Take Quality Photos

Photos are everything when listing online. Make sure to have clear and well-lit pictures of your vehicle, and take them at different angles including exterior, interior, and engine. Be sure to highlight any features that differentiate your car.

  • Write a Good Description

When selling your car on KarKiosk, be sure to include the make, model, year, mileage, and condition of the car. Include any maintenance that you recently did or upgrades. Also, be sure to include any deficiencies. Honesty creates trust with potential buyers.

  • Provide a Vehicle History Report

Buyers like to know the background of a vehicle. With KarKiosk it's easy to add a vehicle history report and this will give buyers peace of mind that your car is a reliable purchase.

  • Add a Condition Report

Adding a condition report leaves no questions about the condition of your vehicle. Indicate whether it is in good, excellent, or fair condition for example. Also note elements like tire tread wear and engine performance.

  • Price it Right

Utilize KarKiosk's pricing tools to determine a fair market value for your car. A competitive quote will help to sell your car quickly and avoid long negotiations.

The Paperwork that is Necessary to Sell a Car in Bakersfield, CA

Selling a car privately in Bakersfield, located in Kern County, California, must meet specific legal requirements. Here is a list of things you will need to deal with according to the California DMV with regards to getting your title transferred, or changed.

The Documents You Will Need to Collect

  • California Certificate of Title (or Application for Replacement): Your title is proof of ownership of the car. If your title is lost, you will need a Replacement or Transfer of Title (Form REG 227).
  • Transfer and Release of Liability Form (NRL): You can notify the California DMV of your sale within 5 days after selling your vehicle. This released you from any obligations with respect to the vehicle once you sell it.
  • Bill of Sale (Form REG 135): A bill of sale is not a required document for the sale, but it could help establish a record of the sale agreement between buyer and seller.
  • Smog Certification: The majority of vehicles over 4 years old will require a smog inspection before sale, excluding hybrids and electric vehicles. There are a variety of certified test locations in and around Bakersfield.
  • Odometer Disclosure: If your vehicle is less than 10 years old, you will need to provide the odometer mileage on the bill of sale.

For more information on transferring a title in California, please visit the California DMV Title Transfers and Changes page.

Reasons to Sell Your Car Privately vs. Trading It In

You might be asking yourself, why would I sell my car privately instead of trading it in? Below are some great reasons as to why selling a car privately on KarKiosk might be the best option for you.

  • Higher Selling Price

When selling your vehicle privately, you typically will get a significantly higher price for your car than what the dealer will offer as a trade-in.

  • You Control the Negotiation

You control the negotiation process without any third-party limitations.

  • It’s Quicker with KarKiosk

Selling a car privately is as easy as pressing a few buttons with KarKiosk. We connect you and serious buyers looking for vehicles like yours.

The Suburbs and Cities Around Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield is surrounded by a number of lively small cities and suburbs where potential buyers could be waiting for their new car. Don’t limit the selling area when you list your car. Think of the surrounding areas or cities such as:

  • Oildale
  • Lamont
  • Arvin
  • Shafter
  • Wasco

These are great opportunities, and there are many people looking for cars in nearby areas. KarKiosk allows for broad geographic targeting to increase your vehicle's visibility in the best way possible.

The KarKiosk Advantage

Selling your car privately is easy in the Bakersfield area with KarKiosk. We allow you to get the most bang for your buck with unique tools and services such as:

  • List Your Car for Sale quickly and easily.
  • Perks from Experts, including vehicle history reports and pricing tools.
  • Free Inspection Report provided for transparency.
  • Broaden Your Reach to nearby areas to increase your chances of selling your vehicle quickly.

Call to Action

What are you waiting for? List your car for sale on KarKiosk now and find the easiest way to sell your car privately in Bakersfield, CA. Get started now and take advantage of completely hassle-free private car selling.