This article was co-authored by Bryan Hamby. Bryan Hamby is the owner of Auto Broker Club, a trusted auto brokerage in Los Angeles, California. He founded Auto Broker Club in 2014 out of a passion for cars and a unique talent for customizing the car dealership process to be on the buyer’s side. With 1,400+ deals closed, and a 90% customer retention rate, Bryan’s focus is to simplify the car buying experience through transparency, fair pricing, and world class customer service.
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In some cases, selling a used car to a private buyer is more economical than trading in the car to a car dealership. However, with the increased dollar amount comes the added responsibility of drafting your own sales contract. Fortunately, an auto sales contract, also known as a “Bill of Sale,” is a relatively simple document to create on your own, and many states offer the option of printing a Bill of Sale template from the state's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website.