Before you submit: prepare a title, asking price, city and at least one photo of the actual vehicle. Other details remain optional. You can save an incomplete draft. Listings are reviewed before publication.
Sell Your Car in Canada
Advertise your vehicle, receive buyer enquiries and arrange the sale directly. SearchCars.ca connects buyers and sellers and does not handle vehicle payments.
Free to list — no listing fees or commission.
Why sell it yourself on SearchCars.ca
Sell directly
Agree on a price directly with the buyer. Compare your options and the work involved; a higher sale price is not guaranteed.
You set the price
Price against the live market on the site, adjust any time, and drop the price when you want — your listing shows buyers a price-history and deal rating that build trust.
Manage enquiries
Use on-platform messages to discuss the vehicle. Review the public contact details in your seller profile before publishing.
Help with the parts people find hard
Straight answers on pricing, paperwork, and safe meetups — so a first-time seller knows exactly what to do at each step.
How to sell your car, step by step
- Create an account. Confirm your email address, then follow the seller setup steps.
- List your car. Add the required title, price, city and photo. Include mileage, VIN and other details when known.
- Meet buyers safely and close the sale. Take messages, arrange a safe viewing, handle the paperwork, and mark it sold.
Frequently asked questions
How do I sell my car privately in Canada?
Create an account, list your car with an accurate title, price, city and actual photos, take buyer messages privately, arrange a safe viewing, complete the paperwork for your province, and mark the car sold.
How much does it cost to list my car?
Free to list — no listing fees or commission.
Is it safe to sell my car online?
Online sales involve risks. message buyers on-platform first, meet in a public place in daylight, bring someone with you, and be cautious with payment — ask your financial institution how to verify the payment before handing over the vehicle and keys.
What paperwork do I need to sell a car privately?
It varies by province. In Ontario you need a Used Vehicle Information Package (UVIP) and a signed bill of sale, and you transfer ownership at ServiceOntario. Check your own province’s requirements before you sell.