How Can I Get a Cash Offer?

1. Click “Get cash offer.”

From your My Garage page, select the dropdown next to your vehicle and choose Get cash offer.

PrivateAuto interface showing “Summary for cash offer” popup for a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro. Sections listed include Vehicle Details, Exterior and Interior Details, Condition and History, and Estimated Value. The Vehicle Details section shows a green checkmark. Buttons at the bottom read “Save changes” and “Submit.”


2. Complete each step.

Enter your car’s details for:

  • Vehicle information
  • Exterior and interior details
  • Condition and history
  • Estimated value

After finishing each section, click Next to save your progress and move to the next step.

PrivateAuto “My Garage” dashboard showing multiple vehicles for sale. A dropdown menu is open on the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro listing, highlighting the option “Get cash offer.” Other menu items include Start a DealNow, Vehicle values, Available services, Deactivate, and Mark as sold.


3. Verify green checkmarks.

Each completed section shows a green checkmark. The final screen will show your estimated value and what happens next. Once everything looks good, click Submit.

Screenshot of the PrivateAuto vehicle valuation page for a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro. An estimated dealer book value range is shown: $8,529 – $10,284 with a note stating, “This is not an offer but a range of what you might expect.” Below that, a “What happens next?” section outlines three steps with icons: Connect with dealers – Dealers will contact you through DealNow chat or send an offer to buy your car. Accept an offer – Review and accept an offer to complete the deal within the app. Get paid – The dealer sends payment instantly by your chosen method: electronically, by mailed check, or pickup.

4. You’re all set!

Once you submit, your vehicle details are sent to dealers for review.

PrivateAuto confirmation popup showing vehicle submission success message. Text reads: “All set! Your vehicle has been submitted.” Below, a Self Inspection section encourages users to “Get maximum value with a photo inspection using AI.” A blue car and smartphone image illustrate the inspection process. Buttons include “Learn more” and “No thanks.” Background shows the My Garage dashboard with listed vehicles.


What Happens After I Submit It?

Connect with dealers

Dealers will reach out on DealNow chat or send you an offer to buy your car.


Accept an offer

Like an offer? Accept it and close the deal all within the app.


Get paid

The dealer will instantly send you funds to purchase your vehicle in your preferred payment method: electrically, mail a check or pick up.

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