Selling a used car to a private buyer is often more economical than trading in the car to a car dealership, but with a higher sale price comes the responsibility to do your own paperwork. Fortunately, the contract for the sale of a used car, often called a Bill of Sale, is a relatively simple document to create on your own. The first sentence of the contract should identify the full legal names of both the buyer and the seller and state that the contract is for the sale of a car. The contract should be written such that it is clear to all who read it exactly what the contract is for. In the case of the sale of a car, use as many identifying characteristics of the car as possible. Include the type of payment that will be made (cash, cashiers check, money order, etc.). Typically, in the sale of a used car, the vehicle is sold “as is,” which limits the seller’s liability for any problems with the car’s condition. State that the Seller will provide the Buyer with the vehicle’s titl...