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7 popular places to sell a car in Edmonton

Where and how to sell a used car in Edmonton.

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Tim Falk

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If you want to sell a used car in Edmonton, you don’t necessarily have to visit a dealership and haggle over a trade-in price. From online dealerships to professional car buying companies, there are plenty of options designed to make it easy to sell a car in Edmonton. Keep reading to find out about seven popular car selling options and how they work.

1. Clutch

Clutch is an online car dealership where you can get an offer for your car in minutes and have it picked up from your home.

  • How to sell your car: Head to the Clutch website, select Alberta as your province and then enter either your licence plate number or VIN. You’ll be asked to share some basic information such as the condition and mileage of your vehicle, and you’ll then receive a firm offer. If you’re happy with the offer, you can arrange a time for Clutch to collect your vehicle or drop it off at your nearest Clutch location.
  • Required documents: Driver’s licence, proof of ownership or title for the vehicle and void cheque or direct deposit form. If your car is financed, you’ll also need to provide a loan payout statement.
  • Cars they accept: Vehicles must be 2012 or newer models, in good to excellent condition and have less than 150,000km on the clock.
  • Accepts cars with a loan on it: Yes.
  • Accepts cars with damage or mechanical issues: Yes (depending on the issue).
  • Turnaround time: 48 hours.
  • Funding methods: Electronic funds transfer.
  • What sellers have to say about Clutch: Clutch has an average score of 4.8 out of 5 from over 800 Google reviews. Car sellers generally report that the platform is easy to use, provides fair offers and offers helpful customer service.

2. Canada Drives

Canada Drives is an online auto dealership where you can sell or trade in your vehicle and have it picked up directly from your home.

  • How to sell your car: Head to the Canada Drives website, select Alberta as your province, and choose to either provide your VIN or the year, make and model of your vehicle. You’ll get an offer for your car within two minutes, and Canada Drives can then come and collect the vehicle from your home.
  • Required documents: Government-issued photo ID and a signed copy of your vehicle registration form.
  • Cars they accept: Your vehicle must be a 2013 or newer model with less than 160,000km. No rebuilds or salvages.
  • Accepts cars with a loan on it: Yes.
  • Accepts cars with damage or mechanical issues: Yes (depending on the issue).
  • Turnaround time: Next business day.
  • Funding methods: Electronic funds transfer.
  • What sellers have to say about Canada Drives: Canada Drives has earned an average score of 4.4 out of 5 from more than 3,300 Trustpilot reviews. Car sellers generally report that selling a vehicle on this platform is quick and easy, and Canada Drives offers a high level of customer service from start to finish.

3. Autozen

Autozen is an online bidding site where hundreds of car dealerships compete to make the highest offer for your vehicle.

  • How to sell your car: The first step is to select Alberta as your province and specify the year, make, model, trim and mileage of your vehicle. Autozen’s online car valuation tool provides an instant valuation, after which you can book an appointment for an Autozen representative to gather information and photos of your car. A network of more than 150 pre-qualified buyers then compete to submit the highest bid for your vehicle.
  • Required documents: Proof of ID, vehicle registration and maintenance records.
  • Cars they accept: 2012 or newer model with less than 150,000km on the odometer. Rebuilds not accepted.
  • Accepts cars with a loan on it: Yes.
  • Accepts cars with damage or mechanical issues: Yes (depending on the issue).
  • Turnaround time: 48 hours.
  • Funding methods: Interac e-Transfer or electronic funds transfer.
  • What sellers have to say about Autozen: Autozen has earned an average score of 4.7 out of 5 from over 130 Google reviews. Most car sellers report that the sales process is easy, cars are sold quickly and customer service reps are friendly and helpful.

      4. AutomoDeal

      AutomoDeal is a vehicle buying service where you can get an online offer for your vehicle within minutes.

      • How to sell your car: Fill out an online form with your car’s VIN or the year, make and model of your vehicle. If you’re happy with the offer, you can arrange a time for an AutomoDeal to inspect the vehicle at your home or office and finalize the sale.Required documents: Driver’s licence and vehicle registration.
      • Cars they accept: All makes and models of cars, SUVs and trucks. No vehicles with a rebuilt or salvage status.
      • Accepts cars with a loan on it: Yes.
      • Accepts cars with damage or mechanical issues: Yes (depending on the issue).
      • Turnaround time: Same day.
      • Funding methods: Bank draft.
      • What sellers have to say about AutomoDeal: AutomoDeal has an average score of 5 out of 5 from more than 35 Google reviews. Reviewers report that AutomoDeal offers competitive prices and a quick and easy sales process.

      5. AutoTrader

      Online marketplace AutoTrader offers two options when you want to sell your car:

        • Post an ad to sell your car to a private buyer.
        • Use the Instant Cash Offer service to sell your car to a dealer.
      • How to sell your car: It’s free to list an ad to sell your car to private buyers, but you also have the option of choosing a paid ad for increased visibility. You’ll need to upload details and photos of your vehicle and then negotiate with potential buyers. If you choose the Instant Cash Offer option, you enter your vehicle information online to receive an instant offer. To finalize the sale, take your car to a participating dealership for an inspection.
      • Required documents: If selling to a dealer, bring your car’s ownership and loan records as well as proof of ID.
      • Cars they accept: All makes and models.
      • Accepts cars with a loan on it: Yes, if you’re selling to a dealer.
      • Accepts cars with damage or mechanical issues: Yes (depending on the issue).
      • Turnaround time: Same-day if selling to a dealer.
      • Funding methods: Cheque if selling to a dealer.
      • What sellers have to say about AutoTrader: The AutoTrader app has earned an average score of 4.5 out of 5 from over 60,000 ratings on Google Play and an average of 4.7 out of 5 from over 50,000 ratings on Apple’s App Store.

      6. Cash for Cars

      Cash for Cars Edmonton is a used car buying service that buys a wide range of makes and models, including scrap cars.

      • How to sell your car: Get an offer for your vehicle by phoning Cash for Cars or by filling out an online form with your name, contact details and vehicle information. If you’re happy with the offer, you can arrange a time for Cash for Cars to come and tow away your vehicle.
      • Required documents: Proof of ID and vehicle registration or bill of sale.
      • Cars they accept: Most makes and models. Damaged, salvaged, wrecked and totalled vehicles accepted.
      • Accepts cars with a loan on it: Not disclosed.
      • Accepts cars with damage or mechanical issues: Yes.
      • Turnaround time: Same day.
      • Funding methods: Cash.
      • What sellers have to say about Cash for Cars: Cash for Cars Edmonton has an average Google review score of 4.8 out of 5 from over 170 ratings. Car sellers generally praise the company for providing a fast and easy sales process and paying fair prices.

      7. Go Auto

      Go Auto is an online network of car dealerships where you can trade in your car or sell it for cash.

      • How to sell your car: Get a vehicle value estimate by providing your car’s VIN or year, make and model. If you’re happy with the offer you receive, take your car to your nearest Go Auto dealership to have it inspected and receive a firm offer.
      • Required documents: Driver’s licence, vehicle registration and maintenance history.
      • Cars they accept: All makes and models.
      • Accepts cars with a loan on it: Yes.
      • Accepts cars with damage or mechanical issues: Yes (depending on the issue).
      • Turnaround time: 24 hours.
      • Funding methods: Cheque.
      • What sellers have to say about Go Auto: Go Auto has earned an average score of 4.4 out of 5 from more than 2,700 Google reviews. However, it’s worth pointing out that the majority of reviewers are people who have bought rather than sold a car through Go Auto’s dealership network.

      Should I sell a used car in Edmonton to a dealer or privately?

      Each option has its pros and cons, so it really depends on your needs.

      Selling your car to a dealership in Edmonton

      The main benefit of selling to a dealership is convenience. If you’re upgrading to a new car, simply take your current vehicle into the dealership and negotiate a trade-in price you can put towards your next set of wheels. Alternatively, sell it for cash. The dealer can take care of all the paperwork for you, and the whole process is quick and easy.

      The downside is that you won’t get the best price from a dealer. If maximizing profit is your number-one goal, you’re better off selling privately. You can potentially sell your car for thousands more, and it’s easy to list your car for sale online.

      Selling your car privately in Edmonton

      Of course, selling privately can also be a big hassle. You’ll need to deal with potential buyers who don’t show up when they’re meant to, and who make lowball offers and haggle on price. You’ll also need to let them have a test drive and negotiate a suitable form of payment to ensure you don’t get scammed.

      It all comes down to convenience vs profit. Whichever of these matters most to you will determine whether you should sell your car to a dealer or privately.

      How to sell a car in Alberta

      In addition to auto-specific websites, you have the option of listing your car for sale on a general marketplace. Here are a couple of popular sites in Edmonton worth considering:

      • Kijiji. You can list your vehicle for sale on Kijiji Autos by entering your VIN or providing the make, model, trim and other vehicle details. There’s no cost to post an ad, and you’ll be contacted by private buyers to negotiate the sale of your car.
      • Facebook Marketplace. If you have a Facebook profile, it’s easy to list your car for sale on Facebook Marketplace. Open Marketplace, click the “Sell” link and provide your vehicle’s details, price and description. Once you’ve submitted your ad, you can then negotiate with buyers who contact you and get paid in cash or by e-Transfer.

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