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Sell your car on Long Island

CarPresto helps Long Island sellers reach local franchised dealerships without a private-party listing. Get a market estimate, then a firm offer at a free appraisal.

Start with your VIN or plate

Where do I find my VIN?
  • Driver side dashboard, visible through the windshield.
  • Sticker inside the driver door frame.
  • Your registration card or insurance card.
$500 bonus when you sell

We buy cars that run, drive, and are 10 years old or newer. Most vehicles with up to 125,000 miles qualify, and some makes and models above that do too.

A family stands with a CarPresto advisor beside the SUV they are selling
  • 10dealerships in the CarPresto network
  • 2 minto get your market estimate
  • 7 daysyour firm offer stays good
A map with location pins and the words Local dealerships compete for your car

Nearby CarPresto dealerships

Book at the store that suits you. The buying dealership is named on your firm offer.

Where to get your car appraised on Long Island

Book at the store that suits you. Any of them can look at your car.

Where to get your car appraised on Long Island
StoreCityAppraisal hours
South Shore SubaruLindenhurst, NYMon 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Sat 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Grand Prix SubaruHicksville, NYMon 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Sat 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Westbury Jeep Chrysler Dodge RamJericho, NYMon 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Sat 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Garden City Jeep Chrysler Dodge RamHempstead, NYMon 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Sat 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Merrick Jeep Chrysler Dodge RamWantagh, NYMon 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Sat 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

How selling your car works

  1. Get your estimate. Good for 7 days, not an offer.
  2. Book your appraisal. About 30 minutes, and never a fee.
  3. Get your firm offer. One firm offer, good for 7 days.
  4. Sign and get paid. By check at handoff, plus your $500 bonus.
  5. We handle the payoff. We pay your lender and send you the rest.

Will CarPresto buy my car?

  • It runs, drives and is model year 2016 or newer.
  • Most vehicles qualify up to 125,000 miles, and some makes and models above that.
  • You are within about 75 miles of a participating dealership.
  • Salvage, flood, rebuilt and other branded titles do not qualify.

What is registered on Long Island

Long Island has about 1,487,800 registered cars, SUVs, trucks and vans from model year 2016 or newer.

Recent vehicles registered in Long Island, model year 2016 or newer
MakeBar showing the countRegisteredShare
Honda156,30011%
Toyota148,10010.0%
Ford110,3007.4%
Chevrolet108,5007.3%
Jeep96,9006.5%

These counts show what is on the road, not what any car is worth. Source: New York DMV vehicle registrations, retrieved 2026-11-03.

Paperwork to sell your car in New York

  1. Complete Transfer by Owner on the back of the title, only at the sale.
  2. Never cross out, erase or correct the title. The DMV rejects it.
  3. Add the damage disclosure, plus the odometer disclosure for 2011 or newer.
  4. Remove your plates and registration sticker before the sale is complete.
  5. Return the plates to a DMV office as soon as possible, unless you transfer them.

Source: New York DMV, checked 2026-11-04.

What affects value

  • Service towns include Huntington, Lindenhurst, Hicksville, Garden City, Wantagh.
  • Coverage spans NY with no-fee appraisal options where available.
  • Your estimate, appraisal booking and firm offer stay tied to one seller record.

Questions sellers ask

How do I sell my car in Huntington?
Enter the VIN or plate, mileage and ZIP. CarPresto checks eligibility, shows a market estimate, then lets you book a free in-person appraisal at a nearby CarPresto location, where you get your firm offer.
Where is the closest CarPresto dealership to Huntington?
Volvo Cars of Huntington in Huntington is the closest CarPresto dealership. Your car can still be reviewed by the broader CarPresto buying team.
Are there fees to sell in Huntington?
No. There is no listing fee, appraisal fee or processing fee. A firm offer is made only at your in-person appraisal.
Where can I sell my car on Long Island?
CarPresto works with local franchised dealerships for sellers across Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Start with a market estimate, then book a free appraisal at the store that suits you.