Selling Your Car

CarMax vs a local cash buyer in Houston, as of October 2026: 7-day offers, store or paid-pickup vs free pickup, bank draft vs cash, check or Zelle.

Who pays more, Carvana or CarMax? As of October 2026, it depends on the car. How to compare offers fairly, a checklist, and a Houston local option.

Selling a car in Texas? Learn who keeps the license plates, how to transfer or void them within 10 days, and what changes when you sell to a dealer.

Your options for selling a high-mileage car, truck or SUV in Houston: private sale, trade-in, online buyers or a local cash buyer, plus prep tips.

A seller’s guide to Texas title transfer: how to sign the title, fill out Form 130-U, file the VTR-346 notification in 30 days, and replace a lost title.

Is a CarMax offer negotiable? As of October 2026, how the CarMax appraisal works, why offers are firm, and how Houston sellers can get more for their car.

How the KBB Instant Cash Offer works, what changes after the dealer inspection, and how it compares with selling to a local Houston cash buyer.

Still owe on your car? How to sell a financed car in Houston: get a payoff quote, handle the lien and title, and what to do if you’re upside down.

Selling a car in Texas? Follow these steps: title, Form 130-U, odometer, plates, and the 30-day Vehicle Transfer Notification. Updated for 2026.

What shapes a car offer in Houston: year, mileage, condition, title, loans and more. How to compare offers fairly and get a real number for your car.