See what localdealers will payWhat's your car worth today?
Get a market estimate in about 2 minutes. Firm offer at a free appraisal.Local dealerships compete for your car. No fees. No tricks.
Start with your VIN or plate
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- No fees. No appraisal fee. No admin or processing fee.
- Offers stand for 7 days. The exact date is on the offer.
- Local dealerships compete. They line up their best offer for your car.
- Change your mind. No penalty any time before you sign.
How it works
Five steps, in the order they happen. Stop at any of them before you sign.
Step 1: Get your estimate
Enter your VIN or plate, mileage and ZIP and answer a few condition questions. You see one estimate, good for 7 days, not an offer.
Step 2: Book your appraisal
Pick a CarPresto location near you, a day and a time. The appraisal takes about 30 minutes at the dealership, and there is never a fee.
Step 3: Get your firm offer
Our dealerships line up their best offer, and you get one firm offer at the visit, good for 7 days. If anything differs, we show you why.
Step 4: Sign and get paid
Accept the offer, sign the paperwork and hand over the keys at the store. You are paid by check at handoff, plus your $500 bonus.
Step 5: We handle the payoff
Still have a loan or a lease? We pay the lender directly after handoff and send you the rest. Owe more? You see the exact amount first.
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 appraisal fee, no admin fee, no processing fee. The in-person appraisal is 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
Franchised stores near you line up their best offer for your car, and you get one firm offer at your appraisal.
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. You book your appraisal at the one that suits you.
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: Varies. Check their terms.
Admin or processing fee
CarPresto: None
Typical: Varies. Check their terms.
How long the offer stands
CarPresto: 7 days, with the exact date and time on it
Typical: Often shorter. Check their terms.
Who buys your car
CarPresto: Local franchised dealerships compete
Typical: One buyer sets one price
Where the car is checked
CarPresto: At a CarPresto location near you, no fee
Typical: Often at pickup, where the number can change
Changing your mind before signing
CarPresto: No penalty
Typical: Varies. Check their terms.
Bonus on top of the accepted offer
CarPresto: $500
Typical: Usually none
Company by company comparisons with sources are on the compare page.
Before you enter a VIN
Read all questions- Are there any fees?
- None. No appraisal fee, no admin or processing fee and no listing fee. You never pay CarPresto anything.
- Is the estimate a guaranteed offer?
- No. The number 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, and it is good for 7 days.
- 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 happens after I see my estimate?
- You book a free in-person appraisal at a CarPresto location near you: pick the dealership, a day and a time. The visit takes about 30 minutes.
Ready to see your estimate?
Two minutes, no fees, and nothing to sign until you choose to.
