Frequently Asked Questions
Everything sellers usually ask before handing over a vehicle — offers, towing, titles, payment and timing.
- Cash paid at pickup
- Free towing & removal
- No dealership runaround
- Local Sarasota buyer
FAQ
Questions and answers
- How fast can I actually sell my car in Sarasota?
- Most sellers reach a firm number within minutes of describing the vehicle by phone or through the quote form. If you have the title and a photo ID ready and the car is here in the Sarasota area, the pickup and payment part of the process can often be wrapped up inside an hour of agreeing on the price.
- Do you buy cars that do not run?
- Yes. Non-starting, seized, blown-transmission, flood-damaged and collision-damaged vehicles are a normal part of what we buy. Tell us honestly what is wrong with it — the condition changes the number, not whether we are interested.
- Is there any cost for pickup or towing?
- No. Removal from your driveway, carport, garage, apartment lot or storage space in our service area is included in the offer. We do not deduct a towing fee after the fact, and the number quoted is the number you should expect at pickup assuming the vehicle matches the description.
- What paperwork do I need to have ready?
- Normally a Florida title in your name and a matching photo ID. If the title is lost, still held by a lender, or the registered owner has passed away, call us before you assume the sale cannot happen — those situations are common and there is usually a legal path forward.
- How do I get paid?
- Payment happens at pickup, once the paperwork is signed and the vehicle is handed over. You do not wait on a check to clear in the mail, and you do not hand over the keys before you are paid.
- Will you beat a dealership trade-in offer?
- Often, especially on older, higher-mileage or damaged vehicles that a franchise dealer does not want on its front line. Get our number before you sign trade-in paperwork — comparing the two costs you nothing and takes a few minutes.
- Do you only buy cars, or trucks and SUVs too?
- Cars, trucks, SUVs, minivans and most light-duty vehicles. If you are unsure whether your vehicle fits, describe it and we will tell you straight away.
- How fast can I actually sell my car in Sarasota?
- Most sellers reach a firm number within minutes of describing the vehicle by phone or through the quote form. If you have the title and a photo ID ready and the car is here in the Sarasota area, the pickup and payment part of the process can often be wrapped up inside an hour of agreeing on the price.
- Do you buy cars that do not run?
- Yes. Non-starting, seized, blown-transmission, flood-damaged and collision-damaged vehicles are a normal part of what we buy. Tell us honestly what is wrong with it — the condition changes the number, not whether we are interested.
- Is there any cost for pickup or towing?
- No. Removal from your driveway, carport, garage, apartment lot or storage space in our service area is included in the offer. We do not deduct a towing fee after the fact, and the number quoted is the number you should expect at pickup assuming the vehicle matches the description.
- What paperwork do I need to have ready?
- Normally a Florida title in your name and a matching photo ID. If the title is lost, still held by a lender, or the registered owner has passed away, call us before you assume the sale cannot happen — those situations are common and there is usually a legal path forward.
- How do I get paid?
- Payment happens at pickup, once the paperwork is signed and the vehicle is handed over. You do not wait on a check to clear in the mail, and you do not hand over the keys before you are paid.
- Will you beat a dealership trade-in offer?
- Often, especially on older, higher-mileage or damaged vehicles that a franchise dealer does not want on its front line. Get our number before you sign trade-in paperwork — comparing the two costs you nothing and takes a few minutes.
- Do you only buy cars, or trucks and SUVs too?
- Cars, trucks, SUVs, minivans and most light-duty vehicles. If you are unsure whether your vehicle fits, describe it and we will tell you straight away.
- Do you buy vehicles from out-of-state sellers who moved to Sarasota?
- Yes. Out-of-state titles are common in this area because so many residents relocate here. Bring the title exactly as it was issued in the other state along with your photo ID and we will work from that.
- What if the car is in a condo, gated community or HOA parking area?
- That is routine on the keys and in Lakewood Ranch. Let us know about gate codes, guard-house check-in rules or narrow access when we schedule, and we will send an appropriate truck at a time that works for the property.
- Can I sell a car that still has personal items in it?
- Clear out personal belongings before pickup, including sunglasses, garage remotes, toll transponders and documents in the glovebox. Once the vehicle leaves, retrieving items is difficult.
- Should I cancel my insurance and return the plate?
- After the sale is complete, most Florida sellers remove the license plate and then contact their insurer. Keep your bill of sale and paperwork copy so you can show exactly when the vehicle left your hands.
- Does mileage matter if the car runs well?
- Mileage affects the number, but high miles do not disqualify a car. A 220,000-mile commuter that still drives is a real, sellable vehicle here — it just gets valued on a different basis than a low-mile car.
- Are your offers honest, or do they change at pickup?
- The offer is based on what you describe. If the description matches the vehicle, the number stands. Where offers change is when something material was not mentioned — a missing engine, flood history, or a title that is not actually in hand.
How it works
Three steps, one appointment
No listings to write, no strangers in your driveway, no dealership finance office.
- 01
Tell us about the car
Call or text the year, make, model, mileage and honest condition. Two minutes, no inspection required.
- 02
Get an offer
A real dollar figure from a local buyer, not a range designed to shrink later. Take your time comparing it.
- 03
Get paid
We come to you, handle the paperwork, pay you and tow the vehicle at no charge. Often within about an hour.
Ready for your cash offer?
Describe the vehicle once and get a real number from a local Sarasota buyer. Open 24/7, free pickup, paid on the spot.
2211 Phillippi St, Sarasota, FL 34231 · Open 24/7