Cars & trucks
Private-party sales, out-of-state buys, and deals from online marketplaces.
Vehicle escrow for cars, RVs, and boats
Trustners is online escrow for private vehicle sales. The buyer's payment stays held until you inspect the car, truck, RV, or boat and accept the deal. The VIN and inspection period are part of the agreement before money moves.
VIN recorded in deal termsInspection period before release
Vehicle types
What vehicles can you buy or sell through escrow?
Same escrow flow for everyday used cars, RVs, boats, and collector vehicles. You set the terms that fit the deal.
RVs & campers
Higher sale prices with inspection windows long enough for delivery and walkthrough.
Boats & watercraft
Coastal and cross-country sales with shipping and survey terms written into the deal.
Classic & collector
Rare vehicles where condition, paperwork, and third-party inspection really matter.
How it works
How does vehicle escrow work?
Buyer and seller follow the same transaction record from funding through inspection to payment release.
Agree on vehicle terms
Lock in the VIN, price, inspection period, shipping method, and any lien or title requirements before anyone pays.
Buyer funds escrow
Payment is verified and held in escrow. The seller sees that funds are secured before shipping or handing over keys.
Seller ships the vehicle
The seller delivers or ships the vehicle and adds tracking or pickup confirmation to the transaction record.
Inspect and accept
The buyer checks the vehicle during the agreed window, including a mechanic inspection if you want one, then accepts or rejects.
Release payment
After acceptance, Trustners pays the seller. Each step stays on the record.
Protection
How Trustners protects buyers and sellers
Long-distance vehicle deals go wrong when payment and delivery are out of sync. Escrow keeps them tied to the same terms.
For buyers
Inspect before the seller gets paid
- Payment stays in escrow until you inspect and accept the vehicle.
- Pick an inspection period that covers delivery plus a mechanic visit if needed.
- Reject the deal if the VIN, condition, or description does not match what you agreed.
- Skip wiring money to someone you have only talked to online.
For sellers
Know the payment is real before you ship
- You know the payment is real before you ship the vehicle or sign over the title.
- Shipping, pickup, and inspection rules are agreed upfront with the buyer.
- Funds release when the buyer accepts or the inspection period ends without a dispute.
- Verified buyers cut down on bad checks and payment fraud.
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Inspection period
How long do you have to inspect the vehicle?
You choose the inspection window when you set up the deal. It should cover delivery, a mechanic visit if you want one, and enough time to confirm the vehicle matches the agreed VIN and condition.
- Put the VIN in the transaction terms before funding.
- Set an inspection period that covers delivery and time for a mechanic.
- Upload photos, inspection reports, and odometer readings to the deal record.
- Reject during the window if the vehicle is not what you agreed to buy.
By the numbers
Volume, reach, and pricing on Trustners today.
$198M+
Protected in escrow
50K+
Customers worldwide
190+
Countries covered
1%
Starting escrow fee
FAQ
Common questions about vehicle escrow
VIN, inspection, damage, title, cross-border sales, and fees.
Start a vehicle escrow transaction
Create an account, agree terms with the other party, and fund escrow when you are ready. Payment stays held until inspection is done.