Private car buying — finally protected.
StickShift is the peer-to-peer car marketplace where every listing is VIN-verified, every seller is ID-confirmed, and every payment is escrow-protected. No dealers. No games.
1,200+ buyers on the waitlist in Florida
Every other platform is bankrolled by dealers. StickShift answers to buyers — and only buyers. That changes everything about how we build.
Every listing auto-screened for title issues, recalls, odometer fraud, and stolen status. Free, automatic, no request needed on every single car.
Payment held securely for 48 hours while you inspect. Funds release only when you approve. No wire transfers to strangers. No parking lot cash deals.
What comparable cars actually sold for in your region — not asking prices. Fair / Deal / Overpriced label on every listing so you never overpay.
Every seller ID-verified before listing. No anonymous fraud. No fake ads. Accountability built in before a single photo is posted.
Book a certified mobile mechanic through the app. Seller refuses? Automatically flagged. Transparency works both ways on StickShift.
Peer-to-peer. Always. No dealer inventory, no finance office, no bait pricing. Real people selling real cars at prices that actually make sense.
Browse verified listings with automatic pricing transparency. Know what you should pay before contacting any seller.
Full history report on every listing — title, accidents, recalls, mileage verification — free and automatic.
Secure payment held safely while you inspect. 48 hours to kick the tires. Release only when you approve.
Complete the title transfer and drive home — protected every single step of the way.
| Feature | StickShift | Facebook Marketplace | Craigslist | AutoTrader |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIN Verification | ✓ Automatic | ✗ | ✗ | Partial |
| Escrow Payment | ✓ Built-in | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Seller ID Verification | ✓ Required | ✗ | ✗ | Dealers only |
| Real Pricing Data | ✓ Per listing | ✗ | ✗ | Partial |
| Zero Dealers | ✓ Always | Mixed | Mixed | ✗ |
| 48hr Buyer Protection | ✓ Built-in | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Launching first in Naples, Fort Myers, and Southwest Florida. Join the waitlist and be among the first to experience what car buying should have always felt like.
Get early access + a free enhanced VIN report on your first search at launch.
1,200+ buyers on the waitlist · Launching Q3 2026 · No credit card required