Selling your car in the Washington Metropolitan Area doesn't have to be stressful or complicated.
Why Choose Easterns Automotive Group?
Instant cash offers
We offer cash for cars in the Washington Metropolitan Area. Get a free, no-obligation appraisal and walk away with cash in hand the same day.
No-hassle paperwork
We handle all the DMV paperwork for selling a car, making the process smooth and worry-free.
Trusted local reputation
With years of experience and a focus on customer satisfaction, Easterns Automotive Group is a top choice for selling used cars in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
Understanding the Local Market for Used Cars
What you need to know before handing over the keys.
Selling a car in D.C., Maryland, or Virginia? Here’s a quick checklist to stay legal and stress-free:
Title Transfer: Ensure the title is in your name and lien-free. Bring a lien release if needed.
DC: Complete the Title Transfer Form and report the sale online.
Maryland: Fill out the Bill of Sale (Form VR-181); include a Notice of Security Interest if needed.
Virginia: Submit Title Transfer (Form VSA 66) and report the sale.
Tags: Return license plates to the DMV after the sale (especially in D.C. and VA).
Emissions: Maryland often requires a valid emissions certificate.
Selling Your Car FAQs
If there’s a lien on your vehicle, we will need to contact the lien holder. Selling a vehicle with a lien on the title in Virginia or Maryland is easiest at a dealership, since dealerships are familiar with the process and can help with ownership transfers.
Selling a vehicle yourself requires you to collect your vehicle’s service records, like proof of your oil changes, tune up visits and tire changes. You also need to have the vehicle’s title, or you will need to get a copy of it from the DMV if yours has been destroyed or lost.
Easterns Automotive makes it incredibly easy to sell your car. Visit our estimator page, provide a little bit of information about your current vehicle and we’ll send you a generous offer in a matter of hours. Then it’s just a matter of you driving to your nearest Easterns Automotive to get paid.
Yes – if you’d prefer to sell your car rather than trade it in, Easterns Automotive can pay you cash for your vehicle.
There are a number of formal steps you’ll need to take to sign over your vehicle to a new owner in Virginia or Maryland. We can help you transfer the title and deal with the sales tax.
Yes, if you're selling your car in Maryland or Virginia, an emissions inspection may be required. Check local DMV regulations for specifics.
Yes, but you'll need to pay off the remaining loan balance or obtain a lien release from your lender before transferring the title.
In most cases, you must remove and surrender your license plates to the D.C. DMV in person or by certified mail. This is a common requirement in both D.C. and Virginia to avoid future liabilities.
The easiest way to get a top offer is by selling your car to a reputable dealership such as Easterns Automotive Group, where you can receive a cash offer on the spot.
Contact Easterns Automotive Group To Find Out How Much Your Car Is Worth Today
We're here to provide a fast, fair offer and help you complete the sale with minimal effort. Contact us today to schedule your free appraisal and see why we're one of the best places to sell your car.
