Common Questions

Top 10 Questions

1. What is Driveo?

Driveo is a cool new way to get more for your ride when it's time to sell your used car. Our online process is easy: You tell us about your vehicle and we tell you how much it is worth when trading it in, how much you could sell it for yourself, and how much we could buy it for. If you like our quote, all you have to do is to cruise in and cash out! Bring your ride to us, we will verify all the details, take care of all the paperwork, and provide a secure payment on the spot! We will even arrange a free ride for you to anywhere you need to go locally!

Ready to sell your ride? Get Started!

2. Why should I sell my car to Driveo?

That's easy! You can get more money than most car dealers and many car buying services. Unlike selling on your own, Driveo is fast, easy, transparent, and secure. Find out more about why Driveo is a great way to sell your car.

3. Will you buy any car?

We happily purchase a wide range of vehicles, however there are some that we do not appraise or purchase. They are as follows:

  • Vehicles 15 years and older
  • Commercial vehicles
  • Vehicles with odometer issues
  • Vehicles with salvaged or branded titles
  • Vehicles with flood, fire or severe existing damage
  • Extensively modified vehicles
  • Rare sports and high-end luxury vehicles and vehicles with very narrow market

4. Is Driveo in my area?

Find out if Driveo is in your area by checking our Locations page.

5. Where are you located?

Check our Locations page for Driveo in your area!

6. What are your hours?

To check drop-off location hours, find the location closest to you on our Locations page.

7. Do I need to make an appointment?

Yes, after you complete and submit the Driveo form, you'll receive an email containing our quote.

If you like our number, you have 30 days to make an appointment to come to your local drop-off location. You come in, sell your car, get a check from us, and we'll even arrange for a free ride to anywhere you need to go locally.

8. What should I bring to my appointment?

  • All keys and remotes to the car
  • Service records, if you've got them
  • Current registration and title, if available
  • Driver's license or valid ID

9. My car is not paid off. Will you still buy it?

Yes! We will call your lender to verify a 10-day payoff amount, then we'll send a payment directly to your lender to pay off the car and we hand you a check in the amount of the difference.

10. I don’t have the title for my car. Will you still buy it?

Yes! If you're the legal owner of the car you're selling, you don't need to apply for a new one before bringing it to us.

Questions About Driveo

1. What is Driveo?

Driveo is a cool new way to get more for your ride when it's time to sell your used car. Our online process is easy: You tell us about your vehicle and we tell you how much it is worth when trading it in, how much you could sell it for yourself, and how much we could buy it for. If you like our quote, all you have to do is to cruise in and cash out! Bring your ride to us, we will verify all the details, take care of all the paperwork, and provide a secure payment on the spot! We will even arrange a free ride for you to anywhere you need to go locally!

Ready to sell your ride? Get Started!

2. Where are you located?

Check our Locations page for Driveo in your area!

3. Is Driveo in my area?

Find out if Driveo is in your area by checking our Locations page.

4. Will you buy any car?

We happily purchase a wide range of vehicles, however there are some that we do not appraise or purchase. They are as follows:

  • Vehicles 15 years and older
  • Commercial vehicles
  • Vehicles with odometer issues
  • Vehicles with salvaged or branded titles
  • Vehicles with flood, fire or severe existing damage
  • Extensively modified vehicles
  • Sports and high-end luxury vehicles and vehicles with a narrow market

5. Are you a licensed dealership?

Driveo.com is a marketing service that connects private car sellers with participating dealers committed to the process outlined on the website. Driveo.com is not a dealer, does not appraise, make offers on, or buys cars. Driveo.com does not operate or own participating dealers.

6. I can't find the answer I'm looking for; how can I contact you?

Yes, you can get in touch with us by filling out our contact form, or going to our Locations page and clicking on the location nearest to you to call the drop off location directly.

7. Why should I sell my car to Driveo?

That's easy! You can get more money than most car dealers and many car buying services. Unlike selling on your own, Driveo is fast, easy, transparent, and secure. Find out more about why Driveo is a great way to sell your car.

Questions About Getting Your Quote

1. Will I be charged to use your service?

No way! Our service is absolutely free and you have no obligation to sell to us if you don't like our quote.

2. Can you come to me to appraise my car after I receive my quote?

No, but because we've made our process almost completely online, you only have to come to your local drop-off location to complete the transaction.

There are a number of logistical reasons for why we appraise at our location, but the most important reason is the need to complete a thorough inspection in order to give you full credit for your car. Additionally, providing the appraisal from our location allows us to reduce appraisal costs and get you more cash for your ride.

We do provide a complimentary ride to anywhere you need to go locally, giving you one less thing to worry about!

3. How long will it take to get my quote?

Our online process means you'll usually get your quote within the hour by email and text. Though you receive our quote quickly, it is in no way automated. Real people do the research to get you the best quote possible.

4. I submitted my form, what now?

After you submit your form, you'll receive an email and text with our quote. The message will also show you the trade-in value you might receive at a traditional as well as the amount you might get if you sell your car on your own.

If you like our number, you have 30 days to make an appointment to stop by our location. You come in, sell your car, get your payment, and we'll even arrange a ride for you to anywhere you need to go locally.

If you're still set on a trade-in and you get a lesser offer, feel free to bring the car to us for the amount we quoted you.

5. What happens if I've let my quote expire?

The market changes all the time and so do the value of vehicles, which is why a Driveo quote is valid for 30 days. If you still want to sell your car after 30 days, we may need to update the quote to reflect the current market. We will also need to adjust any changes in the vehicle’s condition, such as mileage.

6. What kind of quote should I expect?

Most of our customers end up with significantly more than they would receive in a standard dealer trade-in. Our goal is to offer you a reasonable price because that's what you deserve. Our approach prioritizes your happiness by offering you a convenient way to get more money for your car, which in turn gives us an opportunity to acquire great cars.

Questions About Your Appointment

1. What should I expect from my appointment?

We aim to make the experience quick and convenient from beginning to end.

  • An appraiser will verify the information you provided, which includes a brief inspection and possibly a test drive.
  • We may fine-tune the initial quote based on the inspection results and present you with a final offer. Initial quotes are manually prepared and often align with final offers, which may occasionally go up for any added features you forgot to mention, or go down if there are any negative items discovered.
  • If you are happy with the offer, we'll handle the paperwork and take care of the payment, and you're done! Not ready to sell? No worries, take your time and consider our offer when you're ready!
  • Need a ride? A local ride after the sale is on us!

2. Will my offer change after inspection?

In some cases, we may need to adjust the offer to reflect any discrepancies found when you bring the car in. This means we'll raise the offer for any awesome features you didn't mention or lower it if the car isn't in the condition described in your initial online form.

3. What do I need to bring to my appointment?

  • All keys and remotes to the car
  • Service records, if you've got them
  • Current registration and title, if available
  • Driver's license or valid ID

4. Will I need to deal with paperwork?

You'll have zero interaction with the DMV when selling your car to us. We take care of all the paperwork for you and securely release liability in the car you sell to us.

5. My car isn't paid off. What should I bring with me?

Please have your lender information available and bring the following:

  • All keys and remotes to the car
  • Service records, if you've got them
  • Current registration and title, if available
  • Driver's license or valid ID

Questions About Your Options

1. Is it better to sell my car on my own or do a trade-in?

This really comes down to time and money.

If you've got the time and energy to spare, then you can sell your car on your own and likely get the more money out of it. However, this isn't convenient if you're looking to sell your car quickly.

A trade-in might seem convenient in theory but will bring you the least amount for your car. You can find out why here.

Driveo is the happy middle, getting you great cash for your car at your convenience!

2. How can you afford to pay more than other places?

We are able to get you more money for your ride because by buying directly from you, we're able to cut out the middlemen (wholesale dealers, transporters, auctions, and others). We're also able to inspect your ride better than is possible at an auction, which means we know exactly what we're getting and can pay you a fair price. Find out more here.

More Helpful Information

1. Do I need a smog check prior to selling my car to you?

Nope! We'll take your car as it is, you don't even have to get it cleaned!

2. I don’t have the title for my car. Will you still buy it?

Yes! If you're the legal owner of the car you're selling, you don't need to apply for a new one before bringing it to us.

3. My car is not paid off. Will you still buy it?

We will call your lender to verify a 10-day payoff amount, then we'll send a payment directly to your lender to pay off the car and we hand you a check in the amount of the difference.

4. What if I have negative equity on the car?

If you have negative equity or any outstanding obligations, we still can purchase your ride. However, you will be responsible for covering the difference between the selling price and negative equity and/or any other obligations at the time of sale.