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How to Sell Your Car Privately in Virginia

How it works

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List Your Car in Minutes.

KarKiosk will make the process of selling your car privately in Virginia easy. Sign up is easy, simply use your VIN or License Plate number to begin your listing. Make an impression by adding quality photos, confirming your Virginia location, and completing a quick registration process.

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Boost Your Car Visibility.

Benefit from expanded Virginia reaches with KarKiosk’s features- multi-platform listing, free vehicle history reports, "Feature your Car," "Price Your Car Right", and more.

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Close the Deal.

When you find the right Virginia buyer, safely facilitate the transaction through KarKiosk. Using KarKiosk's Message Center will keep you safe and secure while communicating with buyers across the Old Dominion State, protecting your personal information!

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.

Sell Your Car Privately by Virginia Cities

FAQs When Selling Your Cars Privately in Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

To transfer ownership, you must complete "Section A - Assignment of Title by Owner" on your Certificate of Title. You need to:
Enter the buyer's full name and address.
Fill in the exact odometer reading.
Enter the date of the sale and the final purchase price.
Sign and print your name exactly as it appears on the front of the title.
Do not use white-out or erase mistakes. Any alterations can void the title, requiring you to apply for a duplicate before you can complete the sale. All owners listed on the title must sign.

You cannot legally sell a vehicle without a title in Virginia. If yours is lost, stolen, or damaged, you must apply for a replacement title from the DMV. If there is a lien on the vehicle from a loan, you must pay off the loan completely. Your lender will then release the lien electronically or provide you with the title, which is required to give a clear title to the buyer.

Yes. A Bill of Sale is required for all private vehicle sales in Virginia. It serves as a legal receipt and proof of the transaction details. You can use the official Vehicle Price Certification (Bill of Sale) Form SUT 1. This document must include:
The vehicle's year, make, model, and VIN.
The purchase price and date of sale.
The full names, addresses, and signatures of both the seller and the buyer.
Both parties should keep a signed copy for their records. The buyer will need it to pay sales tax and register the vehicle.

No. Private sellers do not collect sales tax. The buyer is responsible for paying the 4.15% Sales and Use Tax (SUT) directly to the DMV when they transfer the title into their name.

No. In Virginia, the seller is not required to have the vehicle inspected before a private sale. The responsibility for obtaining a valid safety inspection and, if applicable, emissions inspection falls on the buyer. However, providing a recent, passing inspection certificate can make your vehicle more attractive to potential buyers.

In Virginia, the license plates belong to the seller, not the vehicle. You must remove your license plates before the buyer drives away. You can then transfer the plates to another vehicle you own, return them to a DMV customer service center, or destroy them. Never let a buyer drive away with your plates.