How to Buy and Sell a Car Without Going to the Dealership

Many find a visit to the local car dealership to be inconvenient, time-consuming and stressful. Though physical dealerships may seem to be an unavoidable nuisance, you can buy and sell a car without stepping foot in one! 

How to Sell Your Used Car Without the Dealer

• Choose how you want to sell it – either to a private party (see our tips on how to safely sell a used car privately or trade it in for a new-to-you vehicle. At RubyCar, we make it easy to trade-in your used car online.
• Use an online car value estimator to determine fair market value based on its age, mileage and condition.  Most tools provide a range of prices based on whether you’re selling it by owner or trading it in. At RubyCar, we use the Instant Cash Offer (ICO) tool from Kelly Blue Book to help assess a used vehicle’s trade-in worth and offer a fair price.
• Complete all paperwork. Whether you trade it in or sell it outright, be sure to finalize everything with the private party, dealer, and DMV; and ensure you have and safely store all required records.
• Hand over the keys! Once your price has been met and all documents are in hand, it’s time to let that vehicle go. If you sold to a private party, they’ll simply drive away. However, if you sold to a non-traditional dealer, like RubyCar, your vehicle can be picked up at your home or office — now that’s convenient!

How to Buy a Used Car Without the Dealer

• Visit an online dealer. RubyCar (and others) remove the unnecessary steps in the traditional process, creating a smarter, simpler way to purchase your next vehicle.
• Search and purchase on your terms. At RubyCar, we put you in the driver's seat to confidently browse, review and purchase the vehicle that perfectly meets your needs. No pushy salesperson. Haggle-free pricing.
• Acquire and test your new ride. Have the vehicle delivered directly to you. No need for a quick, only-four-right-turn test drive around a dealership. RubyCar gives you 7 days or 300 miles to make sure it’s the perfect fit.
• Finalize everything digitally. Have a trade-in? Want to add an extra vehicle protection plan? Nontraditional dealers, like RubyCar, make the entire transaction (including all paperwork) simple, seamless and 100% online.

Make a visit to a traditional dealership a thing of the past. Enjoy the convenience, comfort, and confidence of buying or selling a vehicle online. If you’re ready to buy, we’d love to help you find a spectacular RubyCar!