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Buyer guide · July 21, 2026

How to Handle the Test Drive When Selling Your Car Private Party

The test drive is where private party car sales go sideways fast. Here's how to protect yourself, screen buyers, and close the deal without getting scammed or crashed.

Buyer guide · July 12, 2026

The $150 Weekend That Makes Your Car Sell Faster and for More

Buyers judge your car in the listing photos, long before they ever touch it. A professional detail runs $175 to $350. Doing it yourself costs a weekend and about $150 of product, and it is the highest-return work you will ever do on a car you are about to sell. Here is exactly what to buy and the order to use it in.

Buyer guide · June 2, 2026

How to Sell Your Car Private Party: Pricing, Paperwork, and Test Drives

Private party sales net you $2,000 to $4,000 more than trade-ins, but only if you price correctly, handle paperwork right, and protect yourself during test drives.