Find a car
Find a Car that Fits Your Budget
Search for Cars Online
- Vehicle listing sites such as Autotrader.
- Social media listings
- Auction websites such as Bring a Trailer and Cars and Bids.
- Online classifieds
- National classifieds such as Craigslist and OfferUp.
- Local classifieds such as KSL Cars.
While these platforms serve as excellent resources for finding vehicles, all of them lack transactional capabilities. We call them “meetingplaces” because they leave you to muddle through all the logistics of getting the deal done—and it isn’t pretty.
What makes us stand out is the fact we’re the world’s first and only fully transactional marketplace, offering self-service technological solutions for every stage of the deal.
To experience the hassle-free simplicity of buying from a private seller, browse used cars for sale and begin your car-buying journey.
Don’t get us wrong we don’t hate the other listing sites. They may have a lot more private-party car inventory than we do. But we still want you to have the transactional security and convenience that our users enjoy.
That’s why DealNow was created. DealNow allows you to create your own deal room, invite the owner of the car you want to buy, and fast-track the transaction.
Get your deal started now!
Agree on a price
Negotiate Price
On other sites, you’d have to message the seller and have an awkward conversation. PrivateAuto lets you make an offer with the click of a button. The seller can then accept, reject, or counteroffer.
Research the Car
Research the Car Title
You can use the National Insurance Crime Bureau website to research the title to protect yourself from car-buying fraud.
In some cases sellers will attempt to mislead or outright deceive—they may try to pass off a salvage title as clean.
Title research will help you check for:
1. Reports of the car having been stolen.
2. An outstanding lien.
3. The car has been declared a total loss in an insurance claim.
Ask the seller for their full name and the vehicle identification number (VIN) in advance of meeting up. Run the title check, and save yourself the worry.
Get a Vehicle History Report
PrivateAuto provides a vehicle history report for all premium listings.
Here are some reasons a vehicle history report gives you peace of mind.
1. You have visibility into any accidents or insurance claims.
2. You know how well the car has been cared for.
3. You can see service records, major repairs, and other work.
A vehicle history report can help you steer clear of buying a bad used car.
Take the car for a test drive
Go For a Test Drive
1. Our in-app scheduler allows you to pick from the time slots the seller has chosen. No back-and-forth conversations. You’ll also see the seller’s preferred meetup location.
2. You can only transact with verified sellers, which tends to weed out those who prefer to operate in the shadows.
You’ll schedule the test drive in seconds without ever needing to contact the seller. It’s just one of the many ways we streamline private car purchases.
Handle paperwork
Complete New Mexico Paperwork
1. Title
2. Bill of sale
3. Emissions testing
New Mexico Certificate of Title
- Odometer disclosure
- Seller’s hand-printed name, signature, and address (if there is more than one seller listed on the title, both sellers will need to sign)
- Date of sale
- Vehicle purchase price
- Your hand-printed name and signature
New Mexico Bill of Sale
We make it easy with an official New Mexico bill of sale in our app. You and the seller review the details, and then digitally sign the bill of sale after inspecting the car. No printing or scanning—simply sign electronically in the PrivateAuto mobile app. It’s stored in your PrivateAuto account as a reference, should you ever need it.
New Mexico Emissions Testing
Pay the seller
Pay the Seller
We got tired of the limitations associated with existing payment methods, so we created a solution. We call it PrivateAuto Pay. People who use it call it magic. Here’s how it works:
1. Instantaneous transfers. Close the deal when you meet for the test drive.
2. No transfer fees.
3. No exchange of contact or banking info.
4. Works 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. No coordinating around banker’s hours.
5. Advanced encryption protects your data from hackers.
6. Skip inconvenient and costly third-party escrow services when you take advantage of our escrow-like safeguards.
You’ll never want to buy a car any other way. And if you’re buying a car on a different website, don’t worry, invite the seller to DealNow fast-track solution to get the transaction done safely, securely, and fast.
Transfer ownership
Register the car
Get new license plates
New Mexico Title Transfer and Registration
Here’s what you’ll need to provide when you transfer your car’s title at the MVD office:
- The Certificate of Title, signed over to you by the previous vehicle owner
- A completed APPLICATION FOR VEHICLE TITLE AND REGISTRATION (Form 10002)
- Lien information (if there is a lien holder on the title)
- Payment for the New Mexico vehicle sales tax: 4% of the vehicle price
- Payment for New Mexico’s vehicle title transfer fee: $5
- Payment for New Mexico registration fee: from $27 to $124
- New Mexico license plate fee: included in the registration fee
- Valid ID, driver’s license, or other proof of identity
- Proof of insurance
Read our complete guide to a New Mexico title transfer for more info on the subject.
New Mexico FAQ
What is the sales tax on a used car in New Mexico?
New Mexico calls their sales tax “Motor Vehicles Excise Tax” (MVET), but it’s really the same thing: a 4% tax on the purchase price or NADA value of a car.
How long do you have to register a car in New Mexico after purchase?
According to the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Department, you have 30 days to title and register your vehicle after purchasing it. If you fail to do so within this timeframe, a tax penalty will be imposed, and your excise tax rate will increase from 4% to 6%.
Who is exempt from paying vehicle sales tax in New Mexico?
Here are some potential MVET exemptions; contact your local MVD branch for more concrete information.
– Government vehicles: vehicles owned by the state of New Mexico or any political subdivision of the state are exempt from the MVET.
– Non-profit vehicles: vehicles owned by a non-profit organization are exempt from the MVET, provided that the organization is organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes.
– Disabled veterans who have a 100% permanent and total service-connected disability and received an honorable discharge are eligible for an exemption from the MVET for one vehicle.
– Agricultural vehicles: vehicles that are used primarily for agricultural purposes are exempt from the MVET.
– Emergency vehicles: vehicles that are used by emergency services, such as fire trucks, police cars, and ambulances, are exempt from the MVET.
– Certain types of businesses: vehicles that are owned by certain types of businesses, such as farmers, ranchers, and timber companies, may be exempt from the MVET.
– Gifts. According to the NM MVD, “If a vehicle is legitimately transferred by gift, there is no sale, and no excise taxes are due. Any applicant for a vehicle title who claims that the vehicle was received by gift must submit a notarized affidavit of gift of motor vehicle or boat (MVD-10018) in which both donor and recipient affirm under oath and under penalty of perjury that the vehicle was in fact transferred as a gift.”
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Brad Parker
Contributing Author
Brad Parker is the CEO and co-founder of PrivateAuto, where his dynamic entrepreneurial spirit and visionary leadership are driving the transformation of the automotive industry….