You Get Full Market Value
We help you avoid lowball offers and dealer markups — so you keep more of what your car is really worth.
Driving trust in every deal.
Sell Your Car Online Safely and Securely.
Sell your car privately — with verified buyers, secure escrow, and zero fees for sellers.
Axel handles the hard parts for you, so selling feels simple and safe from start to finish.
Selling a car shouldn't be stressful — we make it feel easy.
Backed by Axel Trust Guarantee
Axel Seller Guarantee
You Get Paid What It's Worth — Backed by Secure Escrow.
We Handle Escrow + Safety
We verify the buyer, hold funds securely, and make sure the car only changes hands when everything checks out.
Concierge Support from Start to Sold
You get smart tools and friendly help every step of the way — from listing to closing.
A modernized experience trusted by thousands.
How Axel Works
Axel supports private-party sellers with secure escrow, verified buyers, and guided listing steps for safer online car sales.
Step 1
Get a Verified Price Estimate
Enter your license plate or VIN to get a price range based on your car's condition, market comps, and buyer demand. This helps you understand what buyers will likely pay.
Step 2
Digitally Showcase Your Car
Snap and upload a few guided photos. We use smart tech to verify condition and build buyer trust—fast, simple, and on your terms.
Step 3
Sell With Axel Using Secure Escrow
We verify the buyer, process payment through our escrow partner, and release funds only after title transfer is confirmed. The buyer pays a 3.5% fee that includes their mechanical warranty. Sellers pay $0.
Secure Private Car Escrow
Axel uses a secure escrow partner to protect both buyers and sellers. Money is held safely in escrow and only released after ownership and title transfer are confirmed. This eliminates the risk of fraud, chargebacks, or payment disputes that can happen in traditional private sales.
Instant Car Value Estimate
Get a quick, data-powered value estimate for your car by entering your VIN or license plate. Our system analyzes current market data, comparable listings, and your vehicle's specific details to provide an accurate price range. This helps you understand what buyers will likely pay before you list.
How to Sell a Car Safely
Selling your car safely means protecting yourself from fraud and ensuring a smooth transaction. With Axel, you get:
- •Identity-verified buyers: Every buyer is verified before they can make an offer, so you only deal with serious, legitimate buyers.
- •Secure escrow protection: Payment is held in escrow until title transfer is complete, protecting both parties from fraud.
- •Guided paperwork steps: We handle all the required documents and guide you through each step of the title transfer process.
- •No risky meetups: The entire process is managed online with verified buyers, so you avoid dangerous in-person cash transactions.
Why Axel Is the Smartest Way to Sell a Car
Compare Private Marketplaces, Dealerships, and Axel — Then See What Selling Should Feel Like.
High Risk
Private Marketplaces
Craigslist, Facebook
Price
Low
Good deals available
Safety
Unverified
Strangers, No Escrow
Condition
As-Is
High Risk, No Title Support
Convenience
Flakes & No-shows
Unreliable
High Cost
Traditional Dealerships
CarMax, AutoNation
Price
High
Markups & Fees, Trade-in Penalties
Safety
Secure
Protected
Condition
Certified
But expensive, Dealer Commissions
Convenience
High Pressure Sales
Stressful
Recommended
Axel
Best of Both Worlds
Price
True Market Value
No markups
Safety
ID Verified & Escrow
Bank-level security
Condition
Verified Inspection
Mobile or partner-location inspections available where supported; buyer receives a mechanical warranty through a 3.5% fee.
Convenience
Concierge-Supported Sale
Process managed seamlessly
Frequently Asked Questions
About Axel
Driving trust in every deal
Buying or selling a car is one of life's most meaningful financial decisions — and trust is everything. We're building a safer, smarter future for private-party car sales.
We Earn Trust
Transparency, honesty, and accountability are our foundation. Every decision makes people trust Axel more.
We Are Owners
We empower people with autonomy and responsibility. Innovation happens when people own their work.
We Collaborate
Great outcomes come from shared context, humility, and clear communication. We build smarter solutions together.
Our Story
Axel was built to bring transparency, safety, and confidence back to private-party car sales. For too long, private sales have relied on guesswork, risky meetups, and limited protections.
We modernized that experience with technology that manages the most important parts of the journey — pricing accuracy, condition verification, buyer identity checks, and secure escrow. With Axel, private sales finally feel safe — as they should.
Our Voice
Axel communicates the same way we build our product: with clarity, empathy, and confidence.
Trustworthy
Transparent, reliable, grounded in expertise
Friendly
Down-to-earth, supportive, and human
Bold
Practical, direct, unafraid to challenge the status quo
Positive Outlook
We bring optimism and energy to every challenge. We see opportunities where others see obstacles, and we build with curiosity, creativity, and a can-do mindset.