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How to Sell Your Car Privately in Wisconsin

How it works

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List Your Car in Minutes.

Selling your vehicle privately in Wisconsin has never been less complicated. Start by entering either your VIN or License Plate Number. Get noticed in the Wisconsin market by photographing and uploading clear, high-quality images, registering your car with location accuracy, and completing the registration process with KarKiosk.

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Boost Your Car Visibility.

Make your car stand out with KarKiosk's many specially designed features available to sellers in Wisconsin. KarKiosk gives you multiple listings across many platforms, free vehicle history reports, "Feature Your Car" options, pricing tools, open access to all buyers in Wisconsin who are looking for vehicles to purchase and much more.

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Close the Deal.

Locate the best buyer and feel confident about the sale all the way to the end. With KarKiosk, transactions are secure online and communication is safe. Eliminate the need to provide personal contact information and communicate with buyers via the KarKiosk Message Centre which we have designed for you to successfully sell your car in Wisconsin while eliminating the stress!

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 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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Free History Report

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Discounted Vehicle Condition Report

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Discounted Vehicle Condition Report

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.

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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 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

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.

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FAQs When Selling Your Cars Privately in Wisconsin

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

Selling Your Car Privately With Karkiosk in Wisconsin

Karkiosk is a simple, efficient, and safe way to help Wisconsin car sellers and buyers find each other when selling your car privately. Karkiosk has something for every kind of car seller, from the private car owner seeking to maximize their sale price or upgrade their vehicle, to a private car seller looking for a fair value offer. Karkiosk will help you maximize your chances for a successful sale. Here are some tips on how to use the service to help sell your car.

Getting Started

Listing your car with Karkiosk has been designed to minimize the hassles of car listing while promoting efficiency. To get started, you only need a license plate number, or the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Submitting your car's unique identification number can't be quicker, and it helps to autofill important details about your car. This will save you time and will help you avoid simple mistakes.

Add the Important Details

You will then be asked to enter additional details like the odometer reading and your asking price. Using the Karkiosk listing tools will help the buyers to understand the condition and price of your vehicle, and hopefully, encourage serious buyers who are a good fit for your car.

Provision Images and Video

Your images and/or videos are extremely important when selling your car privately. It gives the buyer the ability to evaluate the actual condition and appearance of a car with no risk or intimidation. Karkiosk makes it easy to upload and display high-quality photographs and interesting videos of your vehicle, that any local enthusiast or used car buyer will appreciate.

Describing a Car

A great description of your car can go a long way to increasing the interest of buyers. Make sure to highlight the major features of your car, highlight the maintenance you have performed to it, and highlight any unique selling features. By doing this, you will build trust and give the buyers a picture of what it may be like for them when they take your car for a drive.

Karkiosk's Features

Karkiosk has several features that improve the private selling experience, including features that will help with the sale in general.

  • Market Price: Knowing the market price for your car will give you better perspective when pricing your vehicle.
  • Vehicle History Report: Provide buyers a vehicle history report, as this will provide more credibility to the vehicle you are disposing of ensuring the buyer is purchasing a reliable car.
  • Message Center: Buyers will appreciate that they can communicate with sellers through Karkiosk. Karkiosk provides sellers with a message center that can receive messages directly from interested buyers.
  • Real Time Updates: Karkiosk will hotline via SMS and email when a buyer makes an inquiry or makes an offer to you. You will never miss a beat.

Safety Precautions for Vehicle Transactions

Selling your car privately online can present its own challenges, in particular with safety. Karkiosk will do everything in its power to recommend best practices to ensure you have a safe car transaction.

  • Verify Identification: Make sure potential buyers provide valid identification before entering your vehicle for a test drive.
  • Safe Locations: Common practice would be to meet potential buyers in safe, public, and well-lit locations to take test drives and final inspections.
  • Payment Safety: Karkiosk recommends verified payment methods or trusted third parties. Trusted third parties will hold your deposit until you complete the sale.

Document Requirements for Private Car Sale in Wisconsin

There are a select number of documents for a private sale of a car in Wisconsin. Buyers and sellers must make sure they are ready to complete the necessary paperwork.

  • Transfer Title: The first document will be the title itself. The seller must transfer ownership of the vehicle's title to the buyer by signing ownership to them. The title consists of several sections and all sections must be complete including the odometer reading.
  • Bill of Sale: Technically, a bill of sale is not legally required in Wisconsin. However, some kind of written evidence of the sale will be preferred to mitigate disputes during the process of selling.
  • Release of Liability (OL139) Form: The seller must submit a release of liability (OL139) form to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation informing them the vehicle has been sold and releasing any further liability from the owner.
  • Remove License Plates After Sale: License plates must be removed from the vehicle upon sale as the new owner will subsequently need to register the vehicle in their name and receive new license plates.

Conclusion

Selling your vehicle by owner in Wisconsin can be an overwhelming experience, but it doesn't have to be. If you make use of Karkiosk's all-encompassing platform, selling your vehicle will be easy, effective, secure, and transparent with local car buyers. Whether you are a private seller or a used car buyer, Karkiosk provides the conditions and supports to have a seamless and satisfactory car buying or selling experience