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How do I sell a car with an existing loan?

Are you still wondering if you can sell a car with an existing loan? Certainly, you can! 

Selling an automobile on which you owe money is legal, and you can do so at any time throughout your loan, which is all cool. However, it’s not always a good idea to sell a vehicle before it’s paid off. So, assess your situation to see if you really want to get rid of the debt.
Whether you intend to sell your car to a private party or exchange it via a dealer, you’ll need an estimate of your current loan debt, whether it’s more or less than the amount you can receive by selling your car, and how your lender expects the transaction to go.
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Your alternatives, with the assistance of financing institutions and dealerships, as well as the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), include:
  • Paying off the balance of the loan.
  • Selling your car to a used car dealer.
  • Selling your car via a private transaction.
  • Exchanging your car at a new-car dealership.

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