Cars for Sale by Owner in Phoenix, AZ (2024)

FAQs

Where is the cheapest place to own a car? ›

Avoiding sales tax can be incredibly beneficial to your car purchase, but it's only possible in some states. Alaska, Montana, Oregon, Delaware, and New Hampshire have no statewide sales tax. You'll note that these states also generally correspond to the states with the lowest unexpected fees.

No. Casual sales between private parties are not taxable. When you register your vehicle at MVD, bring a copy of the bill of sale or any documentation that shows you purchased the vehicle from a private party.

You may not operate the vehicle until it is registered or until you purchase a Restricted Use 3-Day Permit, available at EZ Permit, or at any MVD or authorized third-party office.

Buying a vehicle in Buckeye could save buyers $966 compared to the average cost in the rest of Arizona, according to a study by Autolist.com. That makes Buckeye the most affordable place in the state to purchase a new vehicle.

Fuel Efficiency is Key: Arizona's hot climate makes fuel-efficient cars like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla strong contenders.

Toyota Corolla – Over 50 million sold

The Toyota Corolla is the world's bestselling car with Toyota building over 50 million of them since 1966. This amazing achievement is just a testament to the effort Toyota put in this model. They have produced countless versions, generations, and models for many different markets.

High-cost states like Alabama, Arizona, California, and Tennessee can also be problematic due to additional fees that can average around $2,000. Documentation fees can be particularly high in Alabama, Virginia, and North Carolina, with fees ranging from $485 to $599.

If you buy from a private seller, you need a bill of sale and the vehicle's title – including purchase price, completed transfer sections, and notarized signatures of you and the seller – before you can register the car in your name. Take the right stuff to the dealer.

Whether or not you have a bill of sale, you can transfer ownership of a vehicle in a private party sale with a notarized vehicle title. The MVD has a simple Arizona vehicle bill of sale that you can download and complete.

Notary certification is not required in many states, however in Arizona. A notary public's signature, stamp, and seal are required for a title transfer in Arizona to be legally binding.

Do you need a notary to sell a car in Arizona in 2024? ›

***In Arizona, the title no longer requires a notary or MVD Agent to witness the seller signature as of October 2022. However, If you are selling to an out-of-state buyer, we recommend you come in so we can notarize the title to prevent problems in a different state.