Selling a car on consignment means a licensed dealer markets and sells your car while you keep ownership until the money clears—like hiring a butler who enjoys paperwork.
You agree on a minimum sale price and their cut (commission or fixed fees), plus who pays for detailing, repairs, and advertising, all spelled out in the contract.
Until it sells, confirm insurance cover, disclose or clear any finance, and make sure the dealer stores it securely with a clear end date if it doesn’t move.
Insist on transparent money handling—some states require trust accounts for consignment funds—and get an itemised settlement statement.
Shop a few dealers on fees, marketing reach, and timeframes; a slightly higher commission can be worth it if they shift metal faster than you can brew a flat white.
If the paperwork reads like alphabet soup, run it past a consumer agency or solicitor before surrendering the keys (keep a spare, obviously).
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