With tax return season upon us, I thought some of you might appreciate a walk-through on how to sell or purchase a vehicle privately, rather than through a dealer.   A note: there are dozens of articles out there about how to sell or buy a car via Craigslist.  Many of those articles discuss how to determine a fair price , how to safely arrange a test drive , and how to inspect a vehicle to ensure that it’s roadworthy .  I’m not going to repeat any of that.  Rather, this is a guide to the process and paperwork of a private sale in Arkansas.  This guide is really for uncomplicated vehicle sales, so if you have a more complicated situation (unpaid debt, out of state liens or titles, etc) just shoot me an email and I’m happy to help. Step-by-Step Guide to Completing the Sale of a Vehicle Arrange a test drive; The purchaser can arrange for a mechanical inspection (optional, but recommended); Agree on a purchase price; Arrange a place to complete the sale (the lobby