Should You Sell Your Car Yourself? Take This Quiz First
Thinking about selling your car on your own? Before you jump in, ask yourself these key questions:
✅ 1. Do you know the best tools to figure out your vehicle’s real market value - and the best places to list it?
✅ 2. Are you comfortable inviting and meeting potential buyers (strangers) at your home, work, or a public spot to show your vehicle?
✅ 3. Do you have enough time to answer calls, return missed calls, and reply to texts and emails at all hours - any day of the week?
✅ 4. Do you have the patience to deal with:
- Low-ball offers
- Trolls and scammers
- Unqualified shoppers who can’t get financing
- Appointment no-shows
✅ 5. Are you ready to answer questions about your vehicle’s history and maintenance - and handle comments about normal wear, blemishes, or missing features?
✅ 6. Are you okay with letting someone test drive your vehicle - either alone, or riding along with a stranger who may drive it harder than you’d like?
✅ 7. Do you have a plan if a buyer asks to have their own mechanic inspect your vehicle before making a decision?
✅ 8. Do you still owe money on your car? If yes, prepared to handle the payoff, lien release, and the buyer’s bank if they’re financing?
✅ 9. Are you confident negotiating a fair price and the terms of the sale yourself?
✅ 10. Are you familiar with your state’s forms and requirements for completing the sale - including working with a buyer’s lender if needed?
🚦 Quiz Results: Should You Go It Alone?
👉 If you answered “No” to 2 or more of these questions, retail consignment might be your smartest move.
✅ Next Step: Get More Money, Less Hassle
When you consign your vehicle with a trusted local dealer, you keep more money in your pocket - without all the stress of doing it yourself.
👉 See How It Works: Our Complete Car Consignment Guide
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