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Selling My Car
Questions frequently asked by sellers
35 articles in this collection
Written by
Grant Feek
and
John Whisenant
Once my car sells, how long will it take to get paid?
Written by
Grant Feek
Updated over a week ago
Why is Cars.com partnering with Tred?
Written by
Grant Feek
Updated over a week ago
Why is Autotrader partnering with Tred?
Written by
Grant Feek
Updated over a week ago
Why does Tred impose a deadline within which I must mail in my paperwork after I release my vehicle?
Written by
Grant Feek
Updated over a week ago
Why should I pay to make my car "Tred-Certified"?
Written by
Grant Feek
Updated over a week ago
Should I share my contact info publicly with buyers?
Written by
Grant Feek
Updated over a week ago
Why am I required to complete a safety assessment on the vehicle I'm selling?
Written by
Grant Feek
Updated over a week ago
What if I owe more than my car sells for?
Is your loan balance higher than your car's current value? Read on to learn more!
Written by
John Whisenant
Updated over a week ago
Why should I pay to add more photos to my listing?
Written by
Grant Feek
Updated over a week ago
I'm selling a car - how does Tred's "Escrow" platform work and how much does it cost?
Written by
Grant Feek
Updated over a week ago
Why should my buyer pay through Tred instead of paying me directly?
Written by
John Whisenant
Updated over a week ago
When my car sells, will Tred pay off my pre-existing loan or lease?
Written by
John Whisenant
Updated over a week ago
How do I stay safe on a test drive?
Nervous about meeting up with potential buyers? Check out these tips!
Written by
John Whisenant
Updated over a week ago
What does it cost to sell with TRED?
Curious about our costs? We lay it all out for you here!
Written by
Grant Feek
Updated over a week ago
How does selling through Tred work?
Written by
John Whisenant
Updated over a week ago
How do I change my price?
Written by
John Whisenant
Updated over a week ago
Why does TRED charge sellers more to sell higher value vehicles?
Written by
Grant Feek
Updated over a week ago
I'm selling my car. What is "TRED Trade Credit" and how does it work?
Written by
Grant Feek
Updated over a week ago
What happens after I accept an instant offer?
Written by
Grant Feek
Updated over a week ago
I lost my title - can I still sell my car with TRED?
Yes! We'll help you get a new title when your vehicle sells.
Written by
Grant Feek
Updated over a week ago
What can I do to help sell my car faster?
Tips for getting the most out of TRED and finding a sale quickly.
Written by
John Whisenant
Updated over a week ago
Can I sell my car if it has a salvaged or branded title?
Written by
John Whisenant
Updated over a week ago
How do I add photos to my listing?
Written by
John Whisenant
Updated over a week ago
What's the best way to photograph my vehicle?
Great photos sell cars.
Written by
John Whisenant
Updated over a week ago
I'm selling a car - what's the difference between TRED and CarMax?
Written by
John Whisenant
Updated over a week ago
My car needs a smog certification. Can I still sell it?
Written by
John Whisenant
Updated over a week ago
Can I accept cash or a check from my buyer directly?
Written by
John Whisenant
Updated over a week ago
What if I need to keep my car until a certain date - can I still list it now?
Written by
John Whisenant
Updated over a week ago
Do I need to clean my car before taking photos or showing it to a prospective buyer?
Written by
John Whisenant
Updated over a week ago
Can someone test drive my car if they don't have insurance?
Written by
John Whisenant
Updated over a week ago
What if a buyer damages my car on a test drive?
Written by
John Whisenant
Updated over a week ago
What is an "instant offer" and how does it work?
Written by
John Whisenant
Updated over a week ago
How do TRED's free inspections work?
Written by
Grant Feek
Updated over a week ago
How long will it take to sell my car with TRED?
Written by
John Whisenant
Updated over a week ago
Can I roll the loan on my existing car (trade in) into another loan on a new car?
Written by
John Whisenant
Updated over a week ago