Private car sales involve thousands of dollars changing hands between strangers. TrustProtect holds the payment in escrow until the buyer inspects and approves. Both sides protected.
Every risk eliminated with TrustProtect escrow.
Inspect the car before approving. If there's a problem, request a return and get refunded.
Funds are held in escrow before the car changes hands. Seller is guaranteed payment.
Take time to verify documents. Don't approve until you're 100% satisfied.
Inspect on collection, then approve or refuse. Your money stays protected.
STEP 1
Enter the car details and agreed price. Invite the other party.
STEP 2
Funds are held in Stripe escrow. No one can touch them.
STEP 3
Meet in person. Buyer inspects the car thoroughly.
STEP 4
Buyer approves → seller is paid 100% instantly.
Premium option
Before you buy, order an official CartVertical report and let our team analyse it. We detect mileage inconsistencies, accident history and fraud signals, then deliver a clear recommendation: Buy, Be cautious or Avoid.
Optional pack, offered at checkout on Car, Motorcycle and Utility truck categories. Decision-support based on public sources — not an absolute guarantee.
The buyer pays through TrustProtect. Funds are held securely. Both parties meet for inspection. If the buyer is happy, they approve and the seller is paid instantly. If not, the buyer refuses and gets refunded.
Yes. Our fees decrease for higher amounts: just 2.9% for transactions over $5,000. The same decreasing fee logic applies to cars, motorcycles and other high-value vehicles.
Absolutely. Choose 'in-person handoff' when creating the transaction. Meet, inspect the car, and approve on your phone. Instant and secure.
You have a reasonable window to inspect before approving. We recommend a thorough check (or professional inspection) before you confirm receipt.
The buyer has already paid: funds are confirmed and held. Once approved, the seller is paid automatically (minus a small, transparent commission of 0.7% to 0.9% shown upfront). No bounced checks, no canceled transfers.
Both buyer and seller protected. From $30 to high-value vehicles.
