What to do when selling a used car

Asked by JB Nov 24, 2020 at 02:42 PM about the 2005 Ford Focus ZX5 SE

Question type: Car Selling & Trading In

What do I need to do with the buyer before I give him the keys?

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TDolby answered 3 years ago

and when you get paid, you can transfer the title at the DMV or auto title transfer business. States have their own rules. Contact your states DMV for specifics.

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F_O_R answered 3 years ago

Give them a signed title and a bill of sale. Don't take any rubber checks.

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