It’s important that you’re staying safe and secure when purchasing used cars. Let’s talk about how to navigate the Oregon car-buying process.
Oh, and, by the way, PrivateAuto has an end-to-end platform for private-party used cars for sale in Oregon to get the deal done as fast as possible. From immediate payment transfers to secure messaging, we offer an unprecedented level of convenience and security for the transaction process.
In Oregon, you should go through the following steps when buying a used car from a private party.
1. Find a car you like
2. Agree with the seller on a price
3. Schedule a test drive
4. Handle the documentation
5. Pay the seller
6. Have the seller transfer vehicle ownership
7. Register the car in your name and pay sales taxes and fees
8. Get new license plates
Let’s go over the process of buying vehicles in Oregon in greater detail.
No matter if you are looking for a sedan, a pickup truck, or an SUV, you’re better off purchasing from a private owner than from Oregon used vehicle dealers. Dealerships need to buy low and sell high to make a profit. Better to cut out the middleman.
PrivateAuto has a wide selection of used cars for sale in Oregon, and we have security and convenience features that none of our competitors have. For example, we verify the identity of all sellers, so you know who you’re negotiating with. You can browse used car listings and make offers within the app, and when the seller accepts your offer, you can organize the test drive with our handy scheduling feature. It all happens within the app and you never have to give out your personal info.
When you find your ideal used car for sale near you, and settle on a purchase price, it’s time to take the car for a test drive.
Other used car marketplaces leave the meetup organization to you. Organizing the initial meetup traditionally requires exchanging personal info and having a lot of back-and-forth with the seller. But, on the PrivateAuto app, your personal info is kept private. Our handy in-app scheduler allows you and the seller to arrange the perfect time and place.
It’s always advisable to research the car’s history before purchasing. You can get a detailed history report through a service like CarFax. Or, you can get a car history report when you use PrivateAuto.
AutoCheck and PrivateAuto have joined forces in order to provide buyers with a motor vehicle information check and report. When PrivateAuto sellers choose a Premium listing, we include the car history report for peace of mind.
Before buying a used car, you may want to do a mechanical inspection on it. This is especially advisable for cars that have high mileage or cars that haven’t been driven for a while. If you are experienced enough, you can perform the pre-purchase inspection at the test drive. Or, you can get it inspected by a professional mechanic.
We give you all the technology and tools necessary to close the deal at the test drive meeting. If you’re opting for a professional vehicle inspection, you’ll be adding at least a couple extra days onto the closing process.
Documentation is a key part of the transaction process. Different states have different documentation requirements, but here is the most common paperwork required in used car purchases.
Both you and the seller will fill out the Certificate of Title thoroughly. Required info includes the following:
