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How to sell a car privately in Washington State.

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Sell via Nexus.
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Find the best car dealers in Washington and sell your car for top value.

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Use our Car Value Calculator for precision insights on your used vehicle.

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Dealers compete for your business, driving up value.

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Nexus coordinates all shipping arrangements once you sell a car in Washington.

Sell elsewhere.
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Self-advertising costs time and money, and there is no guarantee of a return.

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It can take months to find a reputable car buyer.

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You're responsible for all of the logistics, including car shipping.

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Popular car-buying sites like CarGurus pay low returns with no negotiations.

Our experts help you with selling a car in Washington State.

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Connect With Buyers

The Nexus Portal is home to the nation's top car dealers. If you're selling a vehicle in Washington State, we have interested buyers waiting.

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Data Drives Value

We've built our Car Value Calculator to give you leverage in negotiations. Selling a car in Washington makes you more when you know more about your vehicle.

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Seller Care

Our Portal is designed with you in mind. We find buyers, create competition, and organize vehicle shipping all in one place. Contact us anytime!

Sell a car in Washington to a dependable buyer.

The Nexus Portal covers the following cities in Washington State and more.
  • Seattle
  • Tacoma
  • Vancouver
  • Bainbridge Island
  • Spokane
  • Yakima
  • Kennewick
  • Renton
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Three reasons to sell a car in Washington State with us.

Our Portal provides instant connections with dealers buying used cars in Washington.
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Less work.

Don't search for legitimate buyers. We'll bring them to you.

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Better support.

Our Car Value Calculator and customer care team give you the data you need to make informed decisions.

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Simple to use.

Link with trustworthy car buyers with a few clicks. Negotiate, sell, and manage shipping in one place.

Why choose Nexus to sell a car in Washington?

Join hundreds of satisfied car sellers in Washington and around the United States.
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Exceeded All Expectations

Very professional, exceeded my expectations! The car arrives from Federal Way, WA to South Carolina within three days! Driver was very informative and answered all my questions.

Rated: 5.0

Debbie G.

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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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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.

Rated: 5.0

Jon O.

FAQ

Yes. After selling a vehicle in Washington, remove your license plates and scrape off the registration stickers. You may either return the plates to a local Washington vehicle licensing office or transfer them to another vehicle for a nominal fee.

You may transfer license plates to new or replacement vehicles for a small fee. Complete a transfer in person at a local licensing office or via mail with the following documents:

o Current mailing address and place of residence.

o License plate number

o Applicable fees via check or money order.

In the State of Washington, car buyers are taxed 6.5% on used and new car sales. After registration, car buyers are responsible for paying sales tax and required fees on a used vehicle. Sellers are not required nor encouraged to reimburse sales tax.

You only pay taxes on a car sale if you profit from the sale. Capital gains taxes apply at both the federal and state level. Contact your local tax agency for more information.

Yes. You may transfer car titles online in the State of Washington via the Washington State Department of Licensing website. Upload all necessary documents and pay all fees via an approved electronic payment method.

No. You are not required to notarize a bill of sale when selling a vehicle in Washington. It is a good practice, though, for larger car sales transactions.

No, you do not need to notarize the actual car title when selling a vehicle in Washington State. However, the buyer must sign the vehicle title application in person at a licensing office or in front of a notary.

Yes. The Washington Department of Licensing requires you to notify them within five days of completing a used car sale.

Yes. Vehicle titles are valid proof of ownership in the State of Washington. It is illegal to sell a used car without a title.

Yes. To apply for a title in the State of Washington, a buyer needs a valid Bill of Sale signed by the seller. Notarization is not necessary, but it is encouraged.

No. The State of Washington does not require a valid emissions report to sell a used car.

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

· A Bill of Sale

· A Report of Sale form

· A Federal Odometer Statement.

· Current Washington driver's license or ID

· A valid vehicle title

· If applicable, contact information for current lienholders