Sell your car in Miami
Selling a vehicle involves more than finding a price. You may need to check a lease buyout, confirm a lender payoff, gather title information, or plan a handoff from a condo or gated property. Ted Auto lets you begin online with your VIN and ZIP, so you can understand the next steps before making time for an appointment.
Requesting an offer does not obligate you to sell. If you decide to continue, we confirm the vehicle details, applicable payoff, required documents, and pickup arrangements.
Start online with your VIN and ZIP.
How it works for Miami sellers
Step 01
Start with VIN and ZIP
We decode your vehicle and use your location to align on market context and next steps.
Step 02
Confirm details and payoff
We review condition, lender or lease paperwork when it applies, and spell out what happens next.
Step 03
Schedule pickup
When you are ready, we coordinate handoff around your schedule and keep you updated on paperwork.
Start with the information that helps you decide
Your VIN identifies the vehicle and reduces repeated data entry. Mileage, condition details, and clear photos help us review the car more accurately. If the vehicle is leased or financed, a current payoff quote helps you understand what the offer could mean for you.
Compare the offer with your payoff, not just with an online estimate or monthly statement. If the offer is higher than the payoff, the difference may represent equity. If it is lower, you may need to cover the remaining balance. Your lender or lessor provides the final payoff and controls its own requirements.
Our Miami lease and finance guides explain those situations in more detail. This page focuses on starting the request and preparing for a local pickup.
What happens after you start
After you submit your VIN and ZIP, we confirm the vehicle details and may request mileage, condition information, and photos. You do not need professional photos. Clear images of the exterior, interior, odometer, and any damage are more useful than showroom presentation.
If a lease or loan applies, request a dated payoff quote and ask what documents or purchase restrictions apply. We confirm the relevant information before pickup is scheduled.
Timing depends on vehicle review, payoff confirmation, document readiness, and scheduling. If the vehicle is in a condo or gated property, share access requirements early so the handoff can be planned properly.
Lease or loan still open? We outline payoff steps before pickup.
What to prepare based on ownership
Leased: Ask the leasing company for the current buyout or payoff and whether a third party may purchase the vehicle. Rules vary, so the lessor’s answer determines which options are available.
Financed: Ask the lender for a dated payoff quote. The statement balance may not include all amounts needed to close the loan. Comparing that quote with the offer shows whether you have equity or a remaining balance.
Owned: Confirm whether the title is paper or electronic. Gather your registration, identification, keys, mileage, and condition information so the review can move forward.
Make pickup easier before it is scheduled
Check whether your building requires visitor registration, a gate code, a loading reservation, or approval from security. Confirm where the vehicle can be inspected and moved safely, along with any garage clearance limits.
Share those details before choosing a pickup time. Preparing access and documents early can reduce delays. There is no fee to request an offer.
From downtown to the west corridor
Miami-Dade County maintains a large network of roads, bridges, and causeways. Pickup access can therefore vary considerably by address, building, and time of day. We do not assume that one arrangement works for every seller.
Use the vehicle’s actual pickup ZIP when you begin. For statewide information about private sales, trade-ins, guided offers, liens, and titles, read our Florida selling guide. If a loan remains, our Florida loan guide explains payoff and equity in more detail.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you help sellers across Miami-Dade, not only downtown Miami?
Yes. Miami here means the broader Miami-Dade area many drivers search for. Start with VIN and ZIP so we can review your vehicle and discuss pickup logistics for your address.
Can I sell a leased car in Miami before the lease ends?
Often yes, depending on your leasing company and payoff. We help you understand whether an early exit or buyout path is realistic before you commit time to listings or dealer visits.
What if I still owe money on a financed car?
You can still explore selling. The lender payoff must be handled correctly as part of the transfer. We help clarify typical lender requirements and keep the process transparent.
Will you pick up from a condo or gated building in Miami?
We coordinate pickup details with you, including access rules, visitor parking, and timing, so the handoff fits your building’s requirements whenever possible.
Is requesting an offer the same as agreeing to sell?
No. Requesting an offer does not obligate you to sell. You can review next steps and decide whether Ted Auto is the right path compared with other options.
How is this different from a Miami dealership trade-in?
A trade-in is usually connected to buying another vehicle. Ted Auto provides a standalone offer request, so you can compare the value separately and decide which selling path fits your priorities.
Do I need to detail or repair the car before starting?
Basic cleanliness helps for photos if we request them, but you do not need a full detail or cosmetic repairs just to begin. Honest condition notes matter more than showroom polish.
Where should I go for Miami lease or loan-specific reading?
Read our guides to selling leased and financed vehicles in Miami, and the Florida loan guide for statewide lien and payoff basics. This page covers Miami-Dade pickup logistics and starting an offer request.
Request a market-value offer with no obligation to sell.