How to Sell Your Car in Pennsylvania

FAQs: How to sell your car in Pennsylvania

Selling your car in Pennsylvania can be incredibly quick, safe and easy if you sell to us, or it can be complicated, stressful and time-consuming if you try to do it yourself. At Chambersburg Hyundai in Chambersburg PA, we're actively looking for quality used cars, trucks, minivans and SUVs right now. We're ready to make you a great cash or trade-in offer regardless of the make, model or body style of the vehicle you're driving right now. Here are some frequently asked questions to help you understand why you're much better off selling your car directly to us.

How complicated is it to sell a car myself?

Frankly, it's not an easy process and it's something that must be done correctly or you can risk jeopardizing your sale or losing money. The state of Pennsylvania has a document that stretches on for eight pages, explaining the many complex details required to buy or sell a car in this state.

For example, when an owner from Carlisle or Greencastle, PA is selling a vehicle that's already titled in Pennsylvania, you have to list the buyer's contact information and odometer reading in the presence of an authorized Pennsylvania Department of Transportation agent. If you live in a nearby community like Hagerstown MD, you'll need to follow the requirements for Maryland. Whatever state you live in, that's paperwork we do every day but it's not something you want to do on your own.

If I sell a car myself, do I have to worry about "proof of ownership" documents?

Yes, you will need to make sure that you come up with the right vehicle ownership document issued by the manufacturer and the titling jurisdictions that provide specific vehicle information. That documentation is used to transfer ownership of the vehicle. Acceptable proof of ownership documents include a manufacturer's certificate or statement of origin, a Pennsylvania certificate of title, an out-of-state certificate of title or a certificate of salvage. Does all that sound complicated? If you sell your car to us, we'll do all the paperwork for you.

Might I end up having to pay an unexpected amount of sales tax?

Unfortunately, yes. When an owner from Gettysburg PA sells a used vehicle in Pennsylvania, you have to include a sales tax payable to the Department of Revenue that's a percentage of the fair market value of the vehicle. It's not acceptable to collect a percentage of the purchase price if that's considerably lower than the fair market value, and that often happens in transactions between private parties. If that occurs, the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue has the authority to review the transaction and collect the amount of sales tax that's due. When you sell your car to us, we'll make sure that doesn't happen.

How can I avoid all that paperwork and risk?

All you have to do is sell your car to us at Chambersburg Hyundai. We have an administrative team on staff that knows how to handle all the required paperwork. You can simply get a fair market value for your vehicle in person or online from us. If you like what you see, bring the title, the copy of the offer and your loan payoff information to us. We'll give you a generous cash or trade-in offer and make sure that the entire transaction is handled in a way that satisfies government requirements. In other words, we'll take a load off your mind and help you get into your next vehicle quickly, easily and safely.

Can I really sell my car to you in less than 24 hours?

Absolutely. Instead of  taking time to clean up your vehicle and make any needed repairs, you can bring your car to us and we'll give you a generous cash or trade-in offer. For the fastest service, bring your car to us in person and we'll give you a confirmed offer on your vehicle that's backed by fair market value. It can all be done in the same day, beginning to end. Find out how fast, easy and risk-free it is to sell your car to us at Chambersburg Hyundai in Chambersburg PA.