CARFLIP

How it works

From a driveway photo shoot to a listing buyers trust.

CarFlip is a preparation tool, not a marketplace. You keep control of where the listing goes.

01

Vehicle details

VIN (or manual entry), year, make, model, trim, mileage, condition and your asking price. Decoding the VIN is optional — typing the details in scores exactly the same.

02

Guided photos

Eleven recommended shots in the order buyers scan them. Upload from your phone; previews stay on your device in this preview build.

03

Seller disclosures

Title, lien, accident history, owners, known mechanical and cosmetic issues, warning lights, records, modifications and keys. “Not sure” is always an option, and disclosing a problem never lowers your score.

04

Listing pack & CarFlip Score

Your listing title, description, highlights, photo order, buyer FAQ and plain text — plus a 0–100 measure of how complete and buyer-ready the listing is. It is not an inspection, history report or valuation.

The recommended photo order

Buyers form an opinion in the first three images. This sequence front-loads the shots that answer "is it straight, is it clean, is it honest".

  1. 1

    Front 3/4Essential

    Stand at a front corner, whole vehicle in frame

  2. 2

    Rear 3/4Essential

    Opposite rear corner, same distance

  3. 3

    Driver sideEssential

    Straight-on profile, wheels visible

  4. 4

    Passenger sideEssential

    Straight-on profile from the other side

  5. 5

    Front seats & dashboardEssential

    From the driver door, wide enough to show both seats

  6. 6

    Rear seatsEssential

    Rear door open, seats and floor visible

  7. 7

    OdometerEssential

    Ignition on so the mileage reads clearly

  8. 8

    Cargo / trunkEssential

    Empty and clean, lid fully open

  9. 9

    Wheels & tiresEssential

    One wheel close up, include tread

  10. 10

    Engine bayEssential

    Hood open, daylight, no shadows across it

  11. 11

    VIN / door-jamb label

    Optional — the sticker in the driver door jamb

  12. 12

    Damage & imperfections

    Photograph flaws you already know about — honesty builds trust

Ready when you are.

Building a listing is free and takes about ten minutes with the car in front of you.

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