Buying a car out of state, negotiated and shipped to you
The best deal is often at a dealership in another state. We find it, negotiate it, sort out the sales tax and registration paperwork for your home state, and arrange shipping to your driveway.
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New, CPO, and lease, nationwide
What we handle on an out-of-state purchase
Four moving parts. You deal with none of them.
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Nationwide sourcing and incentives
Inventory and incentives
Locating your exact vehicle across dealer inventory nationwide while stacking all applicable factory rebates and regional discounts. Part of the car finding service.
Home-state tax reciprocity and calculations
For your home state
Reviewing the purchase and sale agreement to ensure out-of-state dealers apply your exact home-state tax rate and trade-in credits, preventing overcharges or double taxation.
Title and registration setup
Paperwork
Verifying all titling and registration documents so your paperwork is fully prepped for your local motor vehicle agency. The contract is reviewed before you sign.
Licensed door-to-door delivery
Or fly in and drive
Coordinating fully insured, licensed transport carriers to deliver the vehicle directly to your driveway. Prefer to fly in and drive it home? We set that up too.
Buying a car out of state: questions buyers ask
Is it cheaper to buy a car out of state?
Often, but not always. The vehicle price and incentives can be better elsewhere. Shipping, travel, and paperwork have to be counted against that, which is why the comparison is done on the full out-the-door price. Get each dealer's full worksheet in writing, then compare the totals. The out-the-door price checker adds up the lines.
Do you pay sales tax twice when buying out of state?
You should not. Tax is generally paid based on where the car is registered, and most states credit tax paid elsewhere. The rules differ, so the deal is written for your home state before you sign.
Will a dealership ship a car to another state?
Many will arrange it, and independent carriers can too. We arrange bonded, insured transport and confirm the cost before you commit.
How do I register a car I bought out of state?
With the title or manufacturer's certificate, the bill of sale, and proof of tax paid, at your home state's motor vehicle agency. Some states also need an inspection or VIN check. The dealer paperwork is set up so that step is simple.
How much does it cost to ship a car?
It depends on distance, season, and whether the carrier is open or enclosed. You get the shipping quote before deciding, and it is part of the comparison.
The best price is often one state over
We negotiate it there, handle the tax and title for your home state, and have the car brought to your door. Have us find it.
Tell us the car.
We will take it from there.
If a dealer has already put a number in front of you, Send the Car Link or the quote, and you will hear what is real about it. Nothing picked out yet? We will find it.