Event #1 · May 30–31, 2026

Buy or Sell Cars Direct.
No Dealers. No Hassle.

Chicagoland's Northwest suburbs finally have a better way to buy and sell used cars. One weekend. One lot. Real buyers, clean titles, zero dealers.

Harper College · Palatine, IL · Saturday–Sunday, May 30–31, 2026 · 8 AM – 7 PM · FREE Admission for Buyers
Reserve Your Seller Spot — $50 Buyers: Always Free →
Harper College Venue Campus Security On-Site Clean Title Required VIN Verified
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12 Sellers Signed Up
156 Buyers Interested
Vehicle Preview

Cars Available May 30–31

Updated daily as sellers register List Your Car — $50
2019 Honda CR-V
2019 Honda
CR-V EX-L AWD
Pricing revealed at the event
Coming May 30–31
2020 Toyota Camry
2020 Toyota
Camry SE
Pricing revealed at the event
Coming May 30–31
2018 Ford F-150
2018 Ford
F-150 XLT SuperCrew
Pricing revealed at the event
Coming May 30–31
2021 Hyundai Tucson
2021 Hyundai
Tucson SEL
Pricing revealed at the event
Coming May 30–31
2017 BMW 3 Series
2017 BMW
330i xDrive
Pricing revealed at the event
Coming May 30–31
2022 Subaru Outback
2022 Subaru
Outback Premium AWD
Pricing revealed at the event
Coming May 30–31
2016 Chevrolet Silverado
2016 Chevrolet
Silverado 1500 LT
Pricing revealed at the event
Coming May 30–31
Get In Front of 100+ Buyers
$50 Flat Fee
List your car →
Simple Process

How It Works

Whether you're selling or shopping, the whole thing is designed to be effortless.

Register online
Step 01
Register Online

Complete our registration form in under 3 minutes. Pay the display fee. Your spot is confirmed instantly. We'll send you a confirmation with event-day instructions.

Drop off car
Step 02
Drop Off Your Car

Pull in Saturday morning, hand us the keys, and leave. Our staff handles all buyer interactions and presentations. Vehicles stay locked at all times — test drives only happen when you are present.

Get calls from buyers
Step 03
Get Calls From Real Buyers

100+ local buyers walk the lot and see your for-sale sign with your phone number. You take calls. You set the price. You negotiate directly. You keep every dollar.

Just show up
Step 01
Just Show Up — Free

No registration, no fee, no appointment. Pull into Harper College on May 30 or 31 between 8 AM and 7 PM. Admission is always free. Free parking too.

Browse cars
Step 02
Browse 40+ Private-Party Cars

Every vehicle has a standardized for-sale sign with price, mileage, and the owner's number. Walk the lot. Compare. Take your time. Zero salespeople, zero pressure.

Deal directly
Step 03
Deal Directly With Owners

Call the seller, negotiate face-to-face, and save thousands vs. dealer prices. No middleman, no commission, no markup. Average savings of $2,000–$5,000 vs. dealer prices.

Why Sell Here

Skip the Trade-In. Keep the Money.

Every year, Chicagoland sellers lose millions leaving cars at dealer wholesale prices. CAF changes that math.

$2–4K
More Than a Dealer Trade-In
Dealers offer you wholesale. Private buyers pay retail. The gap on a typical used car is $2,000 to $4,000 — money that belongs in your pocket, not the dealership's margin.
Based on KBB private-party vs. trade-in average gap, 2024 national data.
100+
Serious, In-Person Buyers in One Day
No lowballers. No no-shows. No scam texts. Everyone who walks this lot came specifically to buy a car. They're pre-qualified by the simple act of showing up.
Zero
Strangers at Your Home
Stop inviting people you've never met to your driveway. CAF is held at Harper College with campus security on-site. You sell in public, protected, on your own terms.
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Hours You Get Back This Weekend
Drop off your car Saturday morning, hand us the keys, and go enjoy your day. Our staff handles every buyer interaction. Just keep your phone nearby when it rings.
Real Offers. One Day.

Drop Off and Leave.
We Handle the Rest.

Drop off your car Saturday morning, hand us the keys, and go enjoy your weekend. Our staff handles every buyer interaction, every showing, every question. Just keep your phone nearby when it rings.

Register to Sell — $50 See how it works →
Trust & Safety

Safe. Verified. Organized.

Every mechanism in this event is designed to protect both buyers and sellers from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave.

Harper College Venue
Established campus in Palatine with built-in security, clear access, and free parking for all attendees.
Seller ID Verified at Check-In
Every seller presents a government-issued ID that matches the vehicle title before they get a spot. No title, no entry. Buyers know every car here is legally the seller's to sell.
Clean Title Required
Every vehicle is VIN-checked and title-verified before approval. No salvage titles, no rebuilt frames, no exceptions.
Your Car, Your Control
Your car stays locked while buyers browse. Most sellers leave their keys with our lot attendant, who accompanies any buyer who wants to see inside. No one opens your car alone — and no test drive happens without you there.
Paperwork Done Right, On the Spot
Illinois bill of sale, RUT-50 tax form, and title transfer checklist — all provided at the event. Staff walks you through it. Nothing to figure out in a parking lot later.
CAF Staff On the Lot All Day
Our team isn't just at a check-in table. We're walking the lot from open to close — available to answer questions, step in if something feels off, and make sure everything runs smoothly.
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Money-Back Guarantee
If fewer than 50 buyers attend across May 30–31, you receive a full refund of your $50 seller fee — no questions asked. We're putting skin in the game because we believe in what we're building for this community.
The CAF Difference

A Better Way to Buy and Sell

Quality vehicles with unmatched service and transparency — that quality, from real sellers directly.

Flat Fee. No Commission. No Surprise Costs.
One $50 fee covers everything: staging, signage, buyer marketing, security, and title paperwork. We keep nothing when your car sells. Every dollar goes to you.
Shop Online, In-Store, or Both
Browse vehicle previews online before the event. Shortlist your favorites. Show up ready to look at the ones that interest you most. No pressure along the way.
30-Day Returns & Full Transparency
Full money-back guarantee if fewer than 50 buyers attend. Withdraw 7+ days before the event for a full refund. We stand behind every aspect of the event.
Register to Sell

Lock In Your Spot

50 seller spots available for Event #1. The founding rate ends after this event.

How does CAF compare?
AutoTrader charges $49/month for a digital listing — and you still deal with strangers, no-shows, and scam texts. CAF is $50 once and gets your car in front of 100+ serious in-person buyers in a single day.
Refund Policy
Full refund if fewer than 50 buyers attend. Withdraw 7+ days before the event for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 7 days of the event.
Founding Event Rate
$75
$50
One-time · May 30–31 · Founding Event Rate
  • Reserved parking spot for your vehicle
  • Standardized for-sale window sign with your details
  • Buyer marketing — social media, email, paid ads
  • Vehicle preview in online gallery pre-event
  • Campus security and staff supervision all day
  • Illinois title transfer paperwork on-site
  • Full money-back guarantee
Spots claimed 12 of 50 — filling fast
Reserve My Spot — $50
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FAQ

Common Questions

Cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans with clean Illinois titles. All must be drivable and presentable. No salvage or rebuilt titles. VIN checks performed on every registered vehicle — violations result in removal and a full refund of the display fee.
No. Drop off your car Saturday morning, hand our staff the keys, and leave. Our team presents the vehicle to every interested buyer and locks it back up after each showing. You need to be reachable by phone and must be present for any test drive.
Pick up your car by 3:30 PM. We'll announce Event #2 dates shortly after, with a returning seller discount. The $50 fee is non-refundable if your car simply doesn't sell — the money-back guarantee only applies if fewer than 50 buyers attend.
Cash or cashier's check recommended. We provide Illinois RUT-50 forms and step-by-step title transfer instructions on-site. The buyer pays Illinois use tax based on sale price. The seller signs the title over to the buyer. We facilitate the environment; we don't intermediate.
Campus security monitors the lot throughout. Staff keeps vehicles locked at all times, only opening them when a buyer is accompanied by a staff member. Driver's licenses recorded before every test drive.
Your vehicle (clean and washed), clean Illinois title in your name, registration confirmation email, car keys, and a valid driver's license. We provide all for-sale signage.
100% free. No entry fee, no buyer premium, no commission from any transaction. CAF earns revenue entirely from seller display fees. Food trucks will be on-site — optional and not affiliated with us.
Only 50 Seller Spots Available

Your Car Deserves More Than a Trade-In.

Get in front of 100+ serious, local buyers May 30–31. Two days. One payment. Maximum return.

Register to Sell — $50
Buying a car? Admission is always free.
Harper College · Palatine, IL · May 30–31 · 8 AM – 7 PM