Sell your car in Michigan to a family dealer you can drive to
Get my offer · Plate or VIN
Ready to sell your car in Michigan?
Want to sell your car in Michigan without a stranger in your driveway or a week of Facebook Marketplace messages? At Southgate Honda, part of the Reineke family of dealerships, we buy cars, trucks, SUVs and vans from Downriver and Metro Detroit drivers. You get a real cash offer, the Michigan title transfer done for you and no fees. You don't have to buy anything from us.
The Reineke family has been buying cars since 1960. Today we buy around 6,500 vehicles a year across 8 stores in Ohio and Michigan.
Why Michigan drivers sell their cars to Reineke
Get my offerA real offer, not a teaser. We appraise first, so the number doesn’t drop when you arrive.
No fees, and your offer is good for 7 days.
Loan payoff handled. We pay your lender and send you any equity.
Michigan title paperwork done right, so there’s no risk of a buyer who never transfers the title.
Every make and model. We buy Fords, Chevys, Jeeps, Toyotas and more, not just Hondas.
Sell your car in Michigan
An easy drive from Wyandotte, Taylor, Allen Park, Lincoln Park, Riverview, Trenton, Woodhaven, Brownstown, Romulus and Dearborn. Bring your car for an in-person appraisal, or send photos for a remote one.
- Wyandotte
- Taylor
- Allen Park
- Lincoln Park
- Riverview
- Trenton
- Woodhaven
- Brownstown
- Romulus
- Dearborn
Live closer to the Ohio line? You can also sell your car at any of our Ohio stores in Findlay, Lima, Fostoria, Tiffin and North Baltimore.
How to sell your car in Michigan with Reineke
- 1
Tell us about your car.
Enter your plate or VIN, or the year, make and model.
- 2
Get your offer.
An appraiser checks it at Reineke Michigan or from photos. You get one firm number, good for 7 days.
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Get paid.
We pay off your loan, handle the Michigan title transfer and lien release, and pay you by check once the paperwork is signed. No fees.
When you sell to Reineke, we do the title paperwork with you at the store, so the car leaves your name the right way.
Michigan car-selling rules, made simple
Selling a car in Michigan comes with a few rules. Here's what you need to know, and what we handle for you.
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Where to sign the title.
Sign and print your name in the seller section on the front of your Michigan title. Write in the sale date, price and odometer reading. Michigan doesn’t require a notary, unlike Ohio. Never hand a buyer a signed title with the buyer section left blank.
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License plates stay with you.
In Michigan, the plate belongs to you, not the car. Remove it before you hand over the keys. You can transfer it to your next vehicle.
- 03
Lost your title?
You’ll need a duplicate from the Secretary of State before most buyers can take the car. See how to sell a car with a lost title in Michigan.
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Still financed?
Your lender holds the title until the loan is paid. We pay the lender directly and get the title released.
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Expired registration?
You can usually still sell. See selling a car with expired registration.
Do I need car insurance to sell my car in Michigan?
Keep your Michigan no-fault coverage in place until the sale is complete and the title is signed over. Once the car is sold, you can cancel the policy or move it to your next vehicle. Cancel too early and you could be liable for anything that happens before the sale is final. Full guide: when to cancel car insurance after selling.
Why sell to a dealer instead of privately in Michigan?
Trade in your car at Reineke Michigan or sell it for cash
Take your offer as cash, or use it as a trade-in on your next Reineke Michigan, or on any vehicle at our Ohio stores. Michigan gives a sales tax credit on trade-ins, up to a state limit. We'll show you the exact saving on your paperwork.
Selling in Michigan: your questions
Do I need a notary to sell my car in Michigan?
No. Michigan titles don’t need to be notarized. Ohio titles do.
Where do I sign the title to sell my car in Michigan?
In the seller section on the front of the title: your printed name, signature, sale date, price and odometer reading. Bring the title to us and we’ll show you exactly where.
Do I keep my license plate when I sell my car in Michigan?
Yes. Remove it before the car leaves, and transfer it to your next vehicle if you like.
Do you only buy Hondas at Reineke Michigan?
No. Reineke Michigan buys every make and model.
Can I sell my car in Michigan if I still owe money on it?
Yes. We pay your lender directly and handle the lien release.
Can I sell my Michigan car at one of your Ohio stores?
Yes. Any of our 8 stores can buy your car.
Get your Michigan car offer today
- Reineke Michigan
- Part of the Reineke family of dealerships
- No fees
- Michigan title handled