How Mr. Auto Buyer Works
Get an Instant Offer
Enter your License Plate or VIN to see how mileage and condition affect your car’s value.
Confirm your car’s condition
Bring your car into the dealership for a quick side-by-side check to confirm the final value.
Cash out or trade-in
Receive your check or use your Instant Offer to trade-in your car for a new or used one.
What Are Customers Saying...
Mr. Auto Buyer did me right. I shopped around for the best price, and they delivered.
David M.
Bronx, NY
Mr. Auto Buyer made it super easy for me to trade my car in. Will definitely recommend.
Gary T.
Queens, NY
I got much more than what Carvana or Carmax offered me from Mr. Auto Buyer
Sara P.
Brooklyn, NY
Why Sell Your Car to Mr. Auto Buyer?
Offer Valid for Seven Days
Your offer that’s good for seven days, giving you ample time to consider your options.
No Purchase Necessary
Mr. Auto Buyer will purchase your car even if you don’t buy another vehicle from us.
Get An Immediate Payment
Once you accept the offer, leave with your payment in hand once we inspect the car.
Mr. Car Buyer — FAQs
How do I sell my car to Mr. Car Buyer?
It’s simple. Give us a call or fill out our online form with your license plate number or VIN, and we’ll ask a few quick questions about your vehicle’s condition, mileage, and features. Because we’re a local, hands-on operation, we can usually give you a straightforward cash offer within the same day, often over the phone.
Once you accept, we’ll ask you to bring (or send photos of) a few documents to confirm you’re able to sell the car. Then we’ll set up a time that works for you to bring the vehicle to our lot, or in many cases, we can come to you.
Can I sell my vehicle to Mr. Car Buyer without buying a car from you?
Yes. You don’t need to buy anything from us to sell us your car. We buy vehicles from folks in the community every week, no strings attached.
How do I trade in a vehicle with Mr. Car Buyer?
A trade-in means we apply the value of your current car toward the purchase of another vehicle from our lot. Trading in can lower your down payment, and depending on your state, may offer sales tax savings.
Just answer a few questions to get your offer. We’ll hold that offer for you for a set period so you have time to decide.
What documents do I need to sell my car?
Typically, we just need your ID, the vehicle title, and an odometer photo or reading. If there’s a loan, lease, or more than one owner on the title, we’ll let you know exactly what else is needed for your specific situation, nothing more.
You can send documents by phone, email, or bring them in person.
Just answer a few questions to get your offer. We’ll hold that offer for you for a set period so you have time to decide.
What can I expect at the appointment when I sell my car?
Our appointments are quick and personal; you’ll be working directly with one of our team, often the owner. We’ll do a short walk-around inspection, check that everything matches what was submitted, and confirm the vehicle is in safe driving condition. Most appointments take 20–30 minutes.
Bring all keys, accessories, and your paperwork (ID and title, at minimum). We’ll walk you through anything specific to your situation.
Once everything checks out, we’ll hand you a check or set up a direct bank transfer.
If I sell my car, how and when will I be paid?
We pay at the appointment, either a printed check on the spot or an ACH bank transfer, which typically clears in a few business days. Since we’re a small shop, we keep the paperwork simple, so you’re not waiting around.
Bring all keys, accessories, and your paperwork (ID and title, at minimum). We’ll walk you through anything specific to your situation.
Once everything checks out, we’ll hand you a check or set up a direct bank transfer.
Do you offer pickup, or do I need to drop off my car?
We’re a small operation without multiple locations or a big pickup fleet, so drop-off at our lot is the easiest and always free. That said, if you’re local and can’t make it to us, give us a call; depending on the day and our schedule, we may be able to arrange something. It’s handled on a case-by-case basis rather than as a standard service.
Bring all keys, accessories, and your paperwork (ID and title, at minimum). We’ll walk you through anything specific to your situation.
Once everything checks out, we’ll hand you a check or set up a direct bank transfer.
Can I sell my car if I still have a loan on it?
Yes. We regularly help sellers who still owe money on their vehicle. Bring us your loan payoff information (or the lender’s contact info, and we can help track it down), and we’ll pay your lender directly as part of the sale.
If your car is worth more than what you owe, you get the difference. Keep making your regular loan payments until the sale is finalized so you don’t incur late fees; we’ll square up any overpayment with you.
Bring all keys, accessories, and your paperwork (ID and title, at minimum). We’ll walk you through anything specific to your situation.
Once everything checks out, we’ll hand you a check or set up a direct bank transfer.
Will you buy my leased vehicle?
It depends on your leasing company’s policies. Some allow an early payoff (a “lease buyout”); others don’t permit third parties to pay off a lease at all. Let us know your lease details when you reach out, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s something we can do.
If your car is worth more than what you owe, you get the difference. Keep making your regular loan payments until the sale is finalized so you don’t incur late fees; we’ll square up any overpayment with you.
Bring all keys, accessories, and your paperwork (ID and title, at minimum). We’ll walk you through anything specific to your situation.
Once everything checks out, we’ll hand you a check or set up a direct bank transfer.
Will the offer I receive ever change?
We’ll hold your offer for a set window of time. As long as the car matches what you told us, the offer stands.
If the market shifts or you come back after the offer expires, we’re happy to run the numbers again. Vehicle values move with demand, so a fresh quote may look different.
We do a quick check at the appointment to make sure everything matches what was submitted. If something’s off, we’ll talk it through with you and adjust the offer fairly rather than springing surprises on you.
How does Mr. Car Buyer determine the value of my vehicle?
We look at the details you give us — options, accident history, mileage — along with service records, standard pricing guides, and what similar vehicles are actually selling for in our local market. Because we’re small, we can take the time to look closely at each car rather than running it through a purely automated formula.
Just answer a few questions to get your offer. We’ll hold that offer for you for a set period so you have time to decide.
Research & Help
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