May 30–31, 2026 · Harper College, Lot 10 · Free Admission
FREE Free Admission · May 30–31, 2026 · Harper College, Lot 10 · Palatine, IL

50+ Private-Party Cars.
One Weekend.

No dealers. No markups. No one following you around.
Browse at your own pace, talk directly to owners, and save thousands vs. dealer prices.

Event is not affiliated with the college.
50+ cars in one lot
Zero salespeople
Clean titles only
VIN verified
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The Problem

You already know car
shopping is broken.

Dealerships

Markups, doc fees, financing upsells, and a salesperson who won't leave you alone. You pay thousands over private-party value — and you know it.

Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist

Drive across town to one car. It's worse than the photos. Drive across town to the next one. Repeat for three weekends. Hope you don't end up at a stranger's house alone.

Online listings

Photos that hide rust. Descriptions that skip the 120k miles. An hour of your time to find out the car was sold three days ago.

CAF puts 50+ private-party cars in one lot on one weekend. You walk the whole market in a single morning.

Vehicle Preview

Here's what's coming May 30–31.

The Buyer Advantage

A Better Way to Find a Car.

One weekend morning instead of weeks of test emails, no-shows, and dealership pressure.

$2–5K
Average Savings vs. Dealer Prices
Every car is priced by the private owner — no dealership markup, no doc fees, no financing upsells. What you see on the sign is what you negotiate from.
50+
Private-Party Cars in One Lot
See more cars in one morning than you'd see in a week of individual Craigslist meetings. Every vehicle has a standardized sign: year, make, model, mileage, asking price, owner's number.
Zero
Salespeople, Pressure, or Markups
No one on this lot is trying to sell you anything. Our staff opens cars for buyers and steps back. You call the owner, you negotiate, you decide. Zero pressure. Zero commission.
How It Works

Just Show Up.

No appointment. No registration. Free parking. Here's what to expect on May 30–31.

Step 01
Just Show Up — No Registration Required

No appointment. No entry fee. No buyer premium. Pull into the venue between 9 AM and 7 PM on May 30 or 31. Admission and parking are always free.

Step 02
Browse 50+ Private-Party Cars

Walk the lot at your own pace. Every vehicle has a standardized for-sale sign with the price, mileage, and owner's phone number. Our staff can open any car for a closer look. Zero pressure.

Step 03
Deal Directly With the Owner

Call the seller, negotiate face-to-face, and save thousands vs. dealer prices. No middleman, no commission, no markup. Illinois title transfer paperwork is provided on-site.

Buyer Safety

Safe. Verified. Organized.

Every vehicle is screened before it arrives on the lot. The venue is secured and staffed throughout the event.

Security On-Site
Professional security monitors the lot throughout the entire event. It's a public, organized, professional environment.
Clean Titles Only
Every vehicle is VIN-checked and title-verified before being approved for display. No salvage titles, no rebuilt frames, no exceptions.
Title Transfer Help On-Site
Illinois RUT-50 forms and step-by-step title transfer instructions are available on-site so you can complete the paperwork correctly before you leave.
Common Questions

Buyer FAQ

Yes — completely free.

Just show up during event hours and walk the lot. No tickets, no hidden fees.

Browse a full lot of privately owned vehicles in one place — no pressure, no dealership environment.

You'll find a wide range of everyday vehicles — sedans, SUVs, trucks, and more — all privately owned and priced directly by sellers.

Every vehicle is pre-approved, so you're browsing real listings, not junk or dealer inventory.

Each car is clearly labeled with a window sticker so you can quickly compare options and contact sellers on the spot.

Yes. If you're interested in a vehicle, our staff will be there to open it and allow you to look inside and start it.

Each car also includes a window sticker with the price, key details, and the seller's contact info — so you can call or text them directly when you're ready.

Every vehicle goes through a VIN check before being accepted, and only clean title cars are allowed — no salvage or rebuilt vehicles.

You'll also be dealing directly with the owner, not a middleman.

All transactions are handled directly between you and the seller.

You agree on a price, arrange payment, and complete the title transfer just like any private sale. CAF provides the marketplace — we don't handle payments or take a cut.

Have more questions?

View the full Buyer FAQ
May 30–31 · Palatine, IL · Free

50+ cars. One morning. Free.

Sellers are registering now. Get notified as new cars are added — so you can shortlist your favorites before you even show up.