Search results for private listings

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  • Saved Listings and Searches: An Overview

    Saved Listings If you find a vehicle you are interested in, you can click the heart on the photo to view it later! You can access your saved listings by clicking on your screen name at the top right

  • Listing a car privately on CarGurus

    CarGurus does not provide the option to list or sell your car privately on the site. However, we offer a convenient alternative to help you sell your car! Enter your car’s details in our online tool

  • What is IMV?

    The CarGurus Instant Market Value (IMV) is an estimated fair retail price for a vehicle based on a detailed analysis of comparable current and previous car listings in your market. We compute and

  • Recognizing scams impersonating CarGurus

    Invoices from private sellers or "Cargurus Financial Department" referencing money transfer services are likely to be scams. Please contact us if you receive a suspicious invoice or suspect a seller

  • Listing Details

    CarGurus offers a number of tools on vehicle listing pages to give shoppers confidence before talking to a dealer. Vehicle History Underneath the vehicle photos, you will see a section titled

  • Is this listing a scam?

    Here at CarGurus, we take fraud seriously. Our dedicated Data Integrity team works hard at catching and removing suspicious content, and we strive to protect our platform from those who want to

  • Connect AI Assistants to CarGurus with the MCP Connector

    Overview You can link AI assistants to CarGurus to search for vehicle listings and retrieve detailed vehicle information using natural language. The CarGurus MCP connector is published in the Claude

  • How do I find vehicles eligible for my pre-qualification offer?

    Browse eligible cars on our search results page and view personalized rates on eligible listings by: Navigating to "Buy" and indicating if you are shopping for new or used Using the green quick

  • Why do I not see any instant offers?

    Unfortunately, not all vehicles will be eligible to receive offers. Reasons include branded vehicle titles, extensive damage, high mileage, old age, exotic or rare models, non-drivable condition, or

  • Why doesn't this listing have a deal rating?

    Our IMV tool compares thousands of similar vehicles to provide accurate price estimates and to let shoppers know whether or not they are getting a good deal. However, there are a few reasons why we

  • Can I get this car delivered?

    CarGurus delivery allows car shoppers to get a car delivered directly to you. Just use our Location & delivery filter to see vehicles available for delivery in your area, and look for the Home

  • I signed into my account but do not recognize my screen name!

    If you skip the step to create a username when registering your account, we will assign a temporary one for you. It will be the word "Guru" followed by a random selection of numbers and letters. If

  • Recognizing automotive scams

    Automotive shoppers should exercise due diligence before engaging in transactions to purchase vehicles advertised online. In particular, shoppers should be cautious of the following situations:

  • How do I search for a car?

    Desktop To start your search, please indicate new or used, make, model, and zip code on the home page form. If you aren't searching for a specific make/model, you can indicate "All makes" or "All

  • What is the sale estimate for my car?

    To assist you, visit our Car Values page to get an estimate for your car! Here we will show the estimated value of your vehicle: If you are interested in moving forward with the selling process on

  • My authentication code is not working!

    If you create an account with CarGurus, you will initially be given the option to 'skip' by choosing an account password. However, when logging in again, you will be required to set a password for

  • How do I contact the dealership?

    To contact the dealership of a car listing that interests you, simply fill out and send the contact form provided on the listing detail page by clicking the blue "Check Availability" button (see the

  • Where can I find a car's VIN?

    What is a VIN? The VIN (vehicle identification number) is unique to all vehicles and was standardized in 1981. It is used to identify specific vehicle information including the brand, engine and

  • How do I pre-qualify?

    What is pre-qualification? CarGurus offers Pre-qualification, a quick and easy way to receive personalized real rates with no impact on your credit score before moving forward with the purchasing

  • Dealer Review Content Guidelines

    CarGurus strongly believes in transparency throughout the car shopping process. We're confident any transaction between a car shopper and a dealership will be easier and more pleasant if that shopper

  • How do trade-ins work on CarGurus?

    There are two ways to handle a trade-in when shopping on CarGurus: Option 1: Start with a car you want to buy Find a vehicle you like and contact the dealership directly. The dealer can discuss your

  • How to review a dealership

    Here at CarGurus we believe in transparency and strive to provide the most accurate dealer and vehicle information we can to our shoppers. As such, in order to review a dealership, users must first

  • Password tips for secure login

    At CarGurus, we understand that security is a major importance for all of our users. In order for a secure login to occur, a password is a requirement for that method to be delivered successfully.

  • Reservation Deposit Policy

    What is a CarGurus Reservation Deposit? A reservation deposit is a temporary $500 hold on your credit or debit card that lets you request a hold on an eligible vehicle listed on CarGurus. Once the

  • Reservation Deposit Consumer Terms and Conditions

    What is a Reservation Deposit? A reservation deposit is a temporary $500 hold on your credit or debit card that lets you request a hold on an eligible vehicle listed on CarGurus. Once the dealership