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How to sell a car privately in NY.

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Sell with Nexus.
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We coordinate the best car dealers in NY so you can sell your car for more.

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Our Car Value Calculator gets you a pinpoint valuation for your used vehicle.

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Competition creates value. The more dealers compete, the more you win.

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Nexus handles all shipping arrangements once you sell a car in New York.

Sell another way.
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You often spend more on advertising for a smaller return.

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Finding a legitimate buyer for a used car can often take months.

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You are responsible for title transfers and vehicle transport.

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Car buying sites like CarGurus and Carvana offer low returns without negotiation power.

Our experts help you with selling a car in New York.

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Interested Buyers

Don't waste time with window shoppers and scammers. Sell a car privately in New York to interested car dealers ready to purchase.

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Know Your Value

Use our Car Value Calculator to find out the value of your used car. The more you know, the better you can leverage your car's worth.

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Here To Serve You

Our Nexus experts are available around the clock to help. As soon as a deal is reached, we'll coordinate the shipping.

Selling a car in New York with confidence.

The Nexus Portal reaches the following NY cities and more.
  • Scarsdale
  • New York City
  • Buffalo
  • Hempstead Town
  • Brookhaven Town
  • Oyster Bay Town
  • Yonkers
  • Rochester
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3 reasons to sell a car in New York via Nexus

The Nexus Portal lets you instantly access dealers who are ready to buy cars in NY.
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Intuitive tools.

Our Car Value Calculator helps you plan, sell, and make more from your used car.

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Legit buyers.

No window shoppers. No scammers. Connect with car dealers known to pay fair value for used cars like yours.

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Simple setup.

The Portal is a comprehensive tool for finding buyers and making deals. Once you're ready, we'll manage the shipping.

Why choose Nexus for selling a car in New York?

Join hundreds of satisfied car sellers in New York and around the country.
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Transparent, Highly Recommended

I was connected with a very reputable auto transport person. My contact with the initial gentlemen was excellent. He answered all my questions and explained how the process would work. There was follow-up contact to be sure my pick-up was scheduled and that all was satisfactory with the arrangements. I would definitely recommend Nexus Auto Transport to anyone in need of this type of service.

Rated: 5.0

Jan K.

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A Deserved A+ Rating

I did my research! Nexus Auto Transport has an A+ rating on the BBB and I agree! The contractor, Tony, picked up my car and was great with communicating with me along the way. The customer service was great as well with scheduling everything. The price was fair and the service was great! Be cautious with those other companies that under quote - you get what you pay for!

Rated: 5.0

K. Padgett

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Best in the Game

So far the best in the game. I have used them on three occasions and haven’t been disappointed! Thanks guys!

Rated: 5.0

Nana Q.

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Professional, Amazing Prices

Process was very professional, the driver was always a call away, we had a small hiccup with the pickup but the driver worked with me and made this whole process extremely smooth. Amazing prices compared to competitors.

Rated: 5.0

Rafael G.

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Excellent, Efficient Service

The employees at this company were very quick to communicate and arrange for a delivery of my Audi S7 all the way from Iowa to New Jersey, and they also did an excellent job at keeping me updated with the progress of the pick and delivery, I would highly recommend Nexus Auto Transport

Rated: 5.0

Shayan A.

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Professional Next-Day Service

So I needed my car shipped from California to NJ ASAP. I was able to get a driver the next day! They were very professional. I love that I could reach them anytime to talk to them about my car shipment. I've went through 3 different companies before a friend recommended them to me. .... Recommend. Will definitely use them again in the future.

Rated: 5.0

Lorie-Mae N.

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Friendly, Reasonable Prices

I have used Nexus Auto Transport twice now to ship a vehicle from Florida to Michigan and both experiences have been great. Friendly professional service and reasonable prices. Easy communication with company and driver. Would recommend this car transport company.

Rated: 5.0

Stephanie S.

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Nexus Auto Transport's Outstanding Service!

Nexus Auto Transport's customer service was outstanding. They anticipated every concern and responded to my questions promptly and courteously. I recommend them without hesitation, as my vehicle was delivered safely and without incident ahead of schedule.

Rated: 5.0

Daryl J. M.

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Great Experience, Friendly

Great experience with the delivery of vehicle. Professional and friendly. I appreciated that they stayed in touch with me to keep me posted on the delivery.

Rated: 5.0

Sonny M.

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On Time, Safe and Sound

I recently hired Nexus to haul a collector car from Iowa to Washington for me. The driver showed up when he said he would, was friendly, and did a great job dropping my car off on the day and at the place he said he would, safe and sound. I would work with Nexus again.

Rated: 5.0

Conrad J.

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Rough Weather, No Problem

I had an excellent experience and would recommend them highly. They transported my daughter's classic Miata that only has 35,000 miles on it. It was delivered in the exact same shape as it was picked up (From Southern California to Seattle) even through rough weather!!! Can't say enough good things about Nexus Auto Transport!!!

Rated: 5.0

Darrin S.

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Rare Level of Service

Excellent service, efficiency, and care for my vehicle. Moving cross country was very difficult overall, but not in regards to my vehicle. Our driver was incredibly quick, careful, and caring whilst transporting our car. Customer service is excellent from this firm, which is very rare nowadays. I recommend this company with 0 apprehensions.

Rated: 5.0

Reginald W.

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A New Go-To Company

First I was working with another transport company and for three days I didn't hear anything. So I contacted Nexus Auto Transport and the communication was outstanding. They communicated with me daily and responded within minutes when I needed them. They transported my 65 mustang from Colorado to Houston in no time. They will be my go-to auto transport company from now on.

Rated: 5.0

Blas V.

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No Hassles, Great Communication

I shipped two cars all the way from west coast to east coast, and both cars were transported with no hassle from the day I booked with Nexus. Customer support was always easily available on phone, once a driver was assigned, their dispatch team was also very communicative. One of my cars were delivered in two days, I wasn’t really expecting it to be this fast.

Rated: 5.0

Shama F.

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No More Shopping Around

Nexus found a driver very quickly and for a cheaper price to ship a vehicle cross country (AZ to GA). Driver was very professional and delivered the vehicle on-time and without issue. I have used other transport companies in the past but I will use Nexus from now on. Great job to the Nexus team.

Rated: 5.0

Tony M.

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Planning Another Shipment

Vehicles picked up and delivered on time, even with crazy supply chain issues and fuel prices. Decent rates, and reliable service. The driver who transported our car did a great job loading and unloading, and the car arrived a bit dirty but in perfect condition. I plan on calling them when we ship our car back in the spring.

Rated: 5.0

Keith S.

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Excellent, Friendly Service

The communication was excellent, they made sure the vehicles were delivered quickly and they also coordinated with the pick up location, who was not ready on time. As soon as vehicles were ready, they picked up the same day and delivered the next morning. Driver was friendly and put vehicles right where we wanted them.

Rated: 5.0

Chris K.

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Effortless and Transparent

Nexus provided me with awesome service. From beginning to end of the transport, the company was very professional and made the process effortless. I really appreciated the communication letting me know when it was picked up and when it was waiting at my home being delivered. Highly recommend this company for your auto transport needs.

Rated: 5.0

David B.

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BBB #4

In the middle of a moving emergency, the dispatcher hustled for me and scheduled the pick-up of my 2020 Fusion the very next day. The agent offered me a very affordable rate which was hundreds of dollars cheaper than the first company I called. The truck-drivers and Nexus agent were kind people and just overall great in terms of service. I would definitely recommend using to anyone looking to move their car over a long distance

Rated: 5.0

Allison C.

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Flexible, Affordable, Fast

This was the first time we shipped a car, so it was a little scary but it turned out great. Customer service was always helpful, the price was the best we found and the carrier that picked up our car was reliable and flexible. It was faster than expected and they were happy to change the drop off location (in the same town) at the last minute. Would recommend and use again.

Rated: 5.0

Alicia J.

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Hassle-Free Car Delivery

Great service. Fast delivery time. Hassle free car delivery. And great prices. Will definitely continue to use them

Rated: 5.0

Bracken M.

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Earned a Repeat Customer

I recently purchased a pre-owned vehicle here in Gilbert, AZ and needed a reliable Auto Transportation company to pick up and deliver my vehicle to Sacramento, CA safely. Richard from Nexus was great and provided on-time delivery for me. The driver was professional and handled my vehicle with care just as I expected. I use transportation service at least twice a year and Nexus will be my choice of Auto Transportation from now on. Thank you Nexus!!

Rated: 5.0

Jacori J.

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Calmed My Nerves

I used nexus to send my car from Washington to Florida and back again in 2021. Both times they were up front with the pricing, took very good care of my car and delivered the car earlier than expected. I was nervous to send my new car on an open truck across the country, but now I wouldn’t think twice about using nexus to do it.

Rated: 5.0

Kameryn K.

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Quick Response, Smooth Process

Nexus responded quickly to my request and even though I gave them less than a week's notice, they were able to schedule my auto transport. Communication was open and the process was smooth

Rated: 5.0

Julee W.

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I am very happy

I am very happy, with high quality service, which Nexus provided for me, to transfer my car from Michigan to Panama. These are honest and hard working people taking care of your car. Thank you to my friend who recommended Nexus to me.

Rated: 5.0

Svetlana C.

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Easy, Unexpected Deal

Arranged to have my 1982 Volvo 242 shipped over the phone. The shipping company called and made it easy to schedule the pickup. The driver was great. To my surprise it was an enclosed hauler for a very affordable price. Will definitely use Nexus next time I need a car shipped!

Rated: 5.0

Donny W.

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Fair Pricing, Fast Delivery

Used Nexus twice. They delivered early/on time both times. Fair pricing and fast delivery. I recommend their team and will be using them in the future. Honestly still shocked I got my first delivery done in one day and the other one in two days.

Rated: 5.0

Abel S.

FAQ

You cannot keep your license plates in New York unless you transfer them to another vehicle you own. Be sure to remove the license plates and registration stickers before transferring ownership of your car. Turn your license plates over to a local NY DMV or complete Form MV-82 to transfer them to another vehicle.

The State of New York allows license plate transfers to new vehicles, replacement vehicles, vehicles you currently own, vehicles exchanged in a transaction, or spouses of deceased car owners.

Transfer your license plates to alocal New York DMV office.

A car buyer may pay as little as 4% and as much as 8.88% when purchasing a used car in New York. The sales tax rate depends on the municipality where the car is purchased.

Car buyers are responsible for paying sales tax and applicable fees on a used vehicle after registration. A vehicle seller is not required to reimburse a buyer for sales tax.

You only pay taxes on a car sale when you profit from the arrangement. If the amount you sell a car for is less than the price you purchase it for, you are not subject to state income tax. However, you may have to pay federal taxes on a vehicle sale in certain circumstances.

Yes. You can transfer a vehicle title online through the New York DMV portal. Gather the necessary documents and have an electronic payment method on hand to pay applicable fees.

No. You are not required to take a bill of sale to a notary when selling a car in New York. However, notarization can offer beneficial legal protection in case of future incidents.

In New York, you are not required to notarize a title if it's an original New York State Certificate of Title for a vehicle from 1973 or later.

The transfer section of the title must be notarized if the Certificate of Title is from the following 15 states and territories:

· Alaska

· Arizona

· Hawaii

· Kentucky

· Louisiana

· Mississippi

· Montana

· Nevada

· North Carolina

· Ohio

· Oklahoma

· Pennsylvania

· Washington

· Wyoming

· Puerto Rico

Yes. While there is no official timeframe for required notification, you must notify the Department of Motor Vehicles in a timely manner and submit the required documents.

Yes. A vehicle title is considered proof of ownership in the State of New York. Selling a car in NY without a legal claim to a title is against the law.

Yes. A Bill of Sale is required for all private car sales transactions in the State of New York. You are also required to complete one for gifted vehicles.

Both parties must authorize the Bill of Sale before completing an ownership transfer.

The following forms are required when you sell a car in NY:

· A Bill of Sale (for private sales and gifts)

· An original or replacement vehicle title

· A current and valid state ID, passport, or acceptable form of government identification

· Up-to-date inspection and maintenance records

· If applicable, a current odometer disclosure