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How to sell a car in Virginia with confidence.

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Sell via Nexus.
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Use our Car Value Calculator to determine your car's worth accurately.

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We encourage competition from interested buyers, driving your cash and car trade-in values.

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Benefit from around-the-clock support and valuable insights from our Nexus experts.

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Nexus coordinates all transport arrangements once you sell a car in Virginia.

Sell another way.
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Less information usually means lower returns for your vehicle.

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You must spend time and money advertising and updating, usually on multiple platforms.

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You're responsible for everything.

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Popular car-buying sites like CarGurus offer low value with no room for negotiations.

Our experts make selling a car in Virginia easy.

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Evaluate Smarter

Our Nexus car worth calculator uses advanced data insights to give you the edge when selling a car privately in Virginia.

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Find Quality Buyers

Don't worry about scammers or window shoppers. Our Nexus Portal is home to highly regarded car dealers who are buying vehicles like yours right now.

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Client Care

Our staff of car-selling experts is here when you need us most. Let us match you with the right buyer and take care of the shipping when everything is settled.

Sell a car in Virginia to a top car dealer.

The Nexus Portal is available in these Virginia cities and more.
  • Virginia Beach
  • Norfolk
  • Chesapeake
  • Hampton
  • Newport News
  • Fairfax
  • Alexandria
  • Arlington
  • Falls Church
  • Vienna
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3 steps to sell a car in Virginia.

Find dealers in Virginia who are buying vehicles for top value.
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Get a free valuation.

To get you started, all we need is a VIN, license plate, and/or make and model. Use our free Car Value Calculator to assess your car's worth and adjust your expectations.

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Link with buyers.

Use your free car appraisal and get cash and trade-in offers from dealers in the United States. We only partner with verified buyers ready to negotiate for used vehicles in Virginia.

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Sell and ship.

We'll coordinate the shipping for you once you strike a deal and sign the paperwork. Selling your car in Virginia is straightforward and efficient with Nexus.

Why choose Nexus for selling a car in Virginia?

We're helping hundreds of satisfied customers sell vehicles in Virginia and around the nation.
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Can't Beat This Service.

Needed 2 cars transported from New Jersey to California. The agent from Nexus Auto Transport provided a fast quote that was very competitive with clear expectations of timeline for payments, pickup and delivery. They subcontracted for actual transport which had some hiccups, but the agent was my advocate and made sure everything went smoothly with the shipping team. He is very responsive to text and calls. Ultimately our cars were delivered safely and EARLY! Can't beat that.

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Jon O.

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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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Earned My Loyalty!

I was recommended Nexus by a friend of mine and I got the best quote from them for shipping my car from Phx AZ to Austin TX. They got the carrier to pick up the car within 48 hrs and delivered on time. I ended up shipping my 2nd car with them too. I would definitely use them again for future needs.

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Krishna G.

FAQ

Yes. Remove your license plates and scrape off the registration stickers before finalizing the sale. You may transfer your plates to a new or currently owned vehicle, return your plates to a local Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles office, or return your plates online through the Virginia Online Plate Surrender portal.

You can also fill out a Vehicle Registration Refund Application and mail your plates to the following address:

Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles

2300 West Broad St

Richmond, VA 23269

Can you transfer your license plates when selling your car in Virginia?

You can transfer your license plates in Virginia to a currently-owned or new vehicle. You cannot transfer plates to another owner.

To transfer plates in Virginia, you must:

· Fill out a Virginia License Plate Application.

· Bring your application to a local Virginia DMV office.

· Pay a $2 transfer fee if your new vehicle weighs the same or less than your old one. Pay $2 plus a prorated charge for a new car that weighs more.

The best way to sell a car privately in Virginia is to line up as many legitimate, reputable vehicle buyers as possible. The more interested buyers vying for your car, the higher your return will likely be. The Nexus Portal is designed to encourage competition for your used car. Get your free valuation and connect with the best car dealers in the U.S., offering high cash and trade-in values for vehicles like yours.

Virginia collects a 4.15% Sales and Use Tax on all used car sales within the state. A Virginia car buyer is required to pay the tax when the ownership of the vehicle officially changes. Car sellers are not required nor encouraged to reimburse sellers for sales tax.

Sales taxes are the responsibility of the car buyer in Virginia. If you profit from your vehicle's original price, you will likely be subject to a capital gains tax. Exclusions apply. Speak with a local tax representative for more information.

Yes. You may transfer a car title online in Virginia through the state's electronic titling program. You must meet the following requirements to complete an online transfer:

Sellers

· Use an active myDMV account.

· Be a legal resident of Virginia.

· No businesses allowed.

Buyers

· Use an active myDMV account.

· Be a legal resident of Virginia.

· No businesses allowed.

· Have no account holds or notes that restrict vehicle titling.

No. In Virginia, you are not required to notarize a car bill of sale, although it is advised for large transactions.

No. In Virginia, a notary is not required to witness the signatures of a buyer and seller on a car title.

Yes. You must officially notify the Virginia DMV within 30 days of selling your car in Virginia. You may notify the DMV in the following ways:

· Call (804) 497-7100

· Fill out applicable forms and notify the Virginia DMV online.

Yes. To sell your car in Virginia, you must have an original vehicle title. The title must be signed and handed over to the buyer to officially change ownership.

No. You are not required to fill out a bill of sale in Virginia, although the DMV advises you to do so.

No. You are not required to have a valid emissions test to sell your vehicle in Virginia. However, a car buyer must complete an emissions test before registering a car in the following areas:

Cities

· Alexandria

· Fairfax

· Falls Church

· Manassas

· Manassas Park

Counties

· Arlington

· Fairfax

· Loudoun

· Prince William

· Stafford