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Sell your car with CarPresto

VIP Auto Group's car buying service. Get a market estimate in about 2 minutes, then a firm offer at a free appraisal.

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bonus when you sell
$500
firm offer stands
7 days
at any step
No fees
VIP dealerships
10

How it works

Five steps, in the order they happen. You can stop at any of them before you sign.

  1. 1

    Get your estimate

    Enter your VIN or plate, mileage and ZIP and answer a few condition questions. You see one market estimate, good for 7 days. It is not an offer.

  2. 2

    Book your appraisal

    Pick a CarPresto location near you, a day and a time. The appraisal takes about 30 minutes at the dealership, and there is never a fee.

  3. 3

    Get your firm offer

    Our dealerships line up their best offer, and you get one firm offer at the visit, good for 7 days. If anything differs from your estimate, we show you why.

  4. 4

    Sign and get paid

    Accept the offer, sign the paperwork and hand over the keys at the store. You are paid by check at handoff, plus your $500 bonus.

  5. 5

    We handle the payoff

    Still have a loan or a lease? We pay the lender directly after handoff and send you the rest. If you owe more, you see the exact amount first.

What CarPresto promises

No fees at any step

No appraisal fee, no admin fee and no processing fee. The in-person appraisal is free.

Your offer stands for 7 days

The exact date and time are printed on it. No countdown and no pressure to decide on the spot.

Local dealerships compete

Franchised VIP stores line up their best offer for your car, and you get one firm offer at your appraisal.

Change your mind any time

Nothing is binding until you sign. Say no at any step with no penalty.

Where you bring your car

Every VIP dealership is a CarPresto location. We buy from sellers within about 75 miles of one across Long Island, the Hudson Valley and North Jersey.

South Shore Subaru Lindenhurst, NY Grand Prix Subaru Hicksville, NY Mid Hudson Subaru Wappingers Falls, NY Westbury Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram Jericho, NY Garden City Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram Hempstead, NY Merrick Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram Wantagh, NY Levittown Ford Levittown, NY Westbury Alfa Romeo Westbury, NY Volvo Cars of Huntington Huntington, NY Paramus Chevrolet Paramus, NJ

Common questions

Who is CarPresto?
CarPresto is the car buying service of VIP Auto Group. When you sell through CarPresto, one of our 10 franchised dealerships is the buyer. There is no outside marketplace, and your details are not sold to other dealers.
Is the estimate an offer?
No. The first number you see is a market estimate built from recent sales of similar vehicles near you, good for 7 days. Your firm offer is made at your free in-person appraisal and stands for 7 days.
Do I have to buy a car from you?
No. Selling through CarPresto never requires buying anything, and your offer is the same whether or not you shop with one of our dealerships.
Which cars does CarPresto buy?
Cars, SUVs, trucks and vans that run and drive and are 10 years old or newer. Most vehicles with up to 125,000 miles qualify, and some makes and models above that do too. CarPresto does not buy salvage, flood, rebuilt or other branded-title vehicles through the site.
What if I still owe money on my car?
We verify the payoff with your lender, pay them directly after handoff and send you the remaining equity. If you owe more than your offer, you see the exact difference before you sign, and that amount is collected at signing. If your car is leased, a CarPresto specialist verifies your buyout with the leasing company first.
Can I trade in instead of selling?
Yes. Tell us you plan to trade toward another vehicle and we show your estimate with an estimated sales tax saving added, based on your state's rules. Your $500 bonus applies whether you sell or trade.

Read the full CarPresto FAQ

See what your car is worth

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Get my estimate

We buy cars that run, drive, and are 10 years old or newer. Most vehicles with up to 125,000 miles qualify, and some makes and models above that do too. The $500 bonus is added to an accepted firm offer when you complete the sale or trade. One bonus per vehicle. Operated by VIP Auto Group. See the Offer Terms.