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Hey everyone, I'm looking at buying a used Ford F-150 from out of state, and the seller suggested using Auto VIP Escrow on autovipe.com. The idea of having my funds held securely u...

First escrow deal and I want to know what paperwork is normal. So far I've been asked for ID and a purchase agreement. Is there anything else I should insist on before funding?

The car I received has rust the listing never mentioned. I've opened a dispute and want to make the strongest case possible. What does the escrow agent actually look at?

If a direct bank transfer is instant and simple, why involve escrow at all and pay a fee for it? I get that escrow adds a middleman, but for a private car purchase, what's the rea...

I'd rather use a card for the rewards and dispute protection, but I suspect escrow agents prefer wires. What payment methods do escrow services normally accept for a car purchase?

About to buy a car using escrow and neither of us is sure who's expected to cover the fee. Is it usually the buyer, the seller, or split down the middle? And is the fee a flat rat...

Hypothetically, if I get the car and just don't click release, does the escrow sit there forever? Is there a point where it auto-releases, and can the seller force it? I'm not try...

I keep hearing escrow recommended for buying a car privately, but I don't fully understand the mechanics. Where does my money go, and how does the seller know it's real? Does the ...