What's your car worth today?
From keys to cash, Presto!
Local dealerships compete for your car. No fees. No tricks.
Start with your VIN or plate
Market estimate in about 2 minutes. Firm offer after a quick inspection.
Prefer to talk it through first? Call us now
- No fees. No inspection fee. No admin or processing fee.
- Offers stand for 7 days. The exact date is on the offer.
- Local dealerships compete. You see only the winning offer.
- Change your mind. No penalty any time before you sign.
How it works
Five steps, in the order they happen. You can stop at any of them before you sign.
Step 1: Get your market estimate
Enter your VIN or plate, mileage and ZIP, then answer about 60 seconds of condition questions. You see a price range built from recent sales near you. It is an estimate, not an offer.
Step 2: Choose your appraisal
Upload photos for a more accurate number, or choose an in-person appraisal. With photos, a CarPresto specialist can send a firm offer or local franchised dealerships can bid and you see only the winning offer.
Step 3: Quick inspection, no fee
Every appraisal option is free. If anything differs from what you told us, we show you the change with photos and you can say no.
Step 4: Sign and get paid
Your firm offer stands for 7 days with the exact date and time on it. Accept, sign the paperwork, hand over the keys and you are paid by check at handoff.
Step 5: We handle the payoff
Still have a loan or a lease? We pay the lender directly after handoff and send you the remaining equity. If you owe more than the offer, we tell you the exact difference before you sign.
Why sellers choose CarPresto
Four promises that hold from the first estimate to the day you hand over the keys.
No fees at any step
No inspection fee, no admin fee, no processing fee. Both selling paths are free.
Your offer stands for 7 days
The exact date and time are printed on it. No countdown and no pressure to decide on the spot.
Local dealerships compete
Choose the bidding path and franchised stores near you compete for your car. You see only the winning offer.
Change your mind any time
Nothing is binding until you sign. Say no at any step with no penalty.
Franchised dealerships, one buying network
Operated by VIP Auto Group. Real stores across Long Island, Hudson Valley, North Jersey. Your appraisal happens at one of them or at your home.
No fees, and the offer waits for you
What you get with CarPresto next to the pattern sellers describe with a typical online buyer.
Inspection fee
- CarPresto
- None
- Typical online buyer
- Varies. Check their terms.
Admin or processing fee
- CarPresto
- None
- Typical online buyer
- Varies. Check their terms.
How long the offer stands
- CarPresto
- 7 days, with the exact date and time on it
- Typical online buyer
- Often shorter. Check their terms.
Who buys your car
- CarPresto
- Local franchised dealerships compete
- Typical online buyer
- One buyer sets one price
Where the car is checked
- CarPresto
- At a dealership near you or at your home, no fee
- Typical online buyer
- Often at pickup, where the number can change
Changing your mind before signing
- CarPresto
- No penalty
- Typical online buyer
- Varies. Check their terms.
Bonus on top of the accepted offer
- CarPresto
- $500
- Typical online buyer
- Usually none
| What to check | CarPresto | Typical online buyer |
|---|---|---|
| Inspection fee | None | Varies. Check their terms. |
| Admin or processing fee | None | Varies. Check their terms. |
| How long the offer stands | 7 days, with the exact date and time on it | Often shorter. Check their terms. |
| Who buys your car | Local franchised dealerships compete | One buyer sets one price |
| Where the car is checked | At a dealership near you or at your home, no fee | Often at pickup, where the number can change |
| Changing your mind before signing | No penalty | Varies. Check their terms. |
| Bonus on top of the accepted offer | $500 | Usually none |
Company by company comparisons with sources are on the compare page.
What sellers say
Placeholder: verified seller reviews appear here once VIP Auto Group approves them. We do not publish reviews we cannot attribute to a completed sale.
Before you enter a VIN
Read all questions- Are there any fees?
- None. No inspection fee, no admin or processing fee, no listing fee, and no charge for an at-home appraisal. You never pay CarPresto anything.
- Is the estimate a guaranteed offer?
- No. The range you see first is an estimate, not an offer. It shows what a dealer can reasonably be expected to pay based on recent sales near you and what you told us about the car.
- How long is my offer good for?
- Your firm offer stands for 7 days. The exact expiration date and time are printed on the offer and in your portal. There is no countdown and no pressure to decide on the spot.
- What is the difference between an Instant Offer and letting dealerships bid?
- Instant Offer: a CarPresto specialist reviews your details and sends one firm offer during business hours. Best when you want a number fast and one person to talk to.
Ready to see your range?
Two minutes, no fees, and nothing to sign until you choose to.
