KBB vs Peddle Comparison: Where Should You Sell Your Car?

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Which is Better for Selling the Car?

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Selling your car with KBB and Peddle is similar in many ways. With both car-buying companies, you get a free price quote online, have 7 days to consider and accept your offer, and can receive your payout on the same day of making the sale.

Overall, Peddle is the better car-buying company to sell your car to. With Peddle, you can also sell junk cars and cars that no longer run, which KBB does not accept. Peddle also offers cash for pay and free pick-up services, which KBB does not.

KBB vs. Peddle Comparison

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	KBB	Peddle
Cars accepted	Used and new cars	New, used, junk
Fees	$49 per online listing fee	No fees
Requesting quotes	Online	Online
Offer validity	7 days	7 days
Payments offered	Check or trade-in credit	Cash or check
Payout	Same day	Same day
Car pick-up	No car pick-up	Free pick-up
Physical locations	Locations nationwide	Various US locations
Turnaround time	Same day	Same day
Customer service	Online form	Online chat, phone
Reviews	4	4.7

Cars Accepted

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KBB will accept both new and used cars that are in drivable condition. With KBB, there are some factors that make a car ineligible for sale which include:

• Taxis or limousines 
• Low value due to age or condition
• Vehicle modifications
• Vehicle has been at an auction within 45 days

Meanwhile, Peddle accepts new and old cars, as well as damaged cars, cars that no longer run, and cars that would be considered junk to some.

Fees

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Both KBB and Peddle provide a free quote when you fill out an application form online. With KBB, you can create an online listing for your car through AutoTrader for $49 per listing.

Requesting Quotes

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With KBB, all you need to provide is your car’s license plate and state in order to receive your free quote. 

Peddle has a more extensive application form where you will be asked to provide the year, make, model, trim, and title of your car. 

You will also be asked to answer the following questions:

• Are the wheels mounted or inflated?
• Does it have a key and a working battery?
• Does it drive?
• What is the mileage?
• Are there any removed or loose exterior body parts?
• Is there any body, mirror, glass, or light damage?
• Is there any damaged or removed interior?
• Is there any flood or fire damage?

Offer Validity

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KBB and Peddle’s price offers are valid for 7 days after receiving them. 

Payments Offered

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KBB and Peddle will both hand you a check in hand on the day that you make the sale with your car. You may also choose to accept KBB’s trade-in option, where you can bring your car to the dealership to make a trade.

Payout

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Both companies will offer you a check in hand on the day that you sell your car. A check will usually take up to 2 business days to clear however, some checks make take longer to clear and show up in your bank account.

Car Pick-up

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Unfortunately, KBB does not offer any car pick-up or towing services and you are required to drop off your car at one of their dealerships. Meanwhile, Peddle does offer free car pick-up services.

Physical Locations

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KBB has a list of participating dealers that you can choose from to find a KBB location near you.

Peddle also has dealership locations all across the US. 

When it comes to cash for junk cars, you can find Peddle’s largest markets in:

• Austin
• Chicago
• Dallas
• Los Angeles
• Minneaopolis
• San Jose
• Sacramento

Turnaround Time

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KBB and Peddle both offer a quick turnaround time for quoting and buying your car from you. It typically takes 24 hours to sell your car with both dealerships as quoting and selling your car can be done all on the same day.

Customer Service

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You can contact KBB’s customer service through their online form. To contact Peddle customer service, you can use their online chat feature on their website, or call them at (855) 925 4302. 

Reviews

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KBB has a 1.6-star rating on Trustpilot, while Peddle has an overall 4.7-star rating on Trustpilot. KBB has a 1-star rating on BBB, while Peddle has a 4.7-star rating on BBB.

Customers have left reviews praising KBB for their excellent customer service, giving accurate pricing on cars for sale, and offering a seamless and quick selling process. Some customers have raised complaints about having to negotiate their price offer with KBB, KBB providing unfair price offers, and not providing offers when customers have arrived at the dealership.

Customers have praised Peddle for providing generous price offers, paying in cash, and being on time with pick-up services. Some customers have complained about Peddle offering less money than originally quoted, offering late payments, and not showing up to pick-up appointments.

	KBB	Peddle
Trustpilot Rating	1.6	4.7
BBB Rating	1	4.7

KBB & Peddle Alternatives

eBay Motors

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With eBay Motors, you are responsible for creating your listing yourself, setting the price, delivering the car once it is sold, and changing the title yourself. eBay Motors charges an insertion fee when you create a listing and a successful listing fee when your vehicle is sold, while KBB and Peddle do not charge any fees.

KBB and Peddle are companies that will buy your car from you by providing you with a price offer. Peddle offers pick-up and towing services, while with eBay Motors is a platform that enables you to sell your car privately and handle shipping or meetup with a buyer yourself. 

What’s more, you don’t need to create or manage any listings with either KBB or Peddle while you do need it with eBay Motors. 

eBay Motors has a 4-star rating on Consumer Affairs while neither KBB nor Peddle currently have reviews on the platform.

Wheelzy

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Wheelzy accepts cars that are damaged or considered to be junk just like Peddle. KBB only accepts cars that are used and in drivable condition, and may not accept all cars. Once you accept your price offer, a Wheelzy representative will pick up or tow your car for free. Peddle offers the same service, while KBB does not offer free car pick-up or towing services.

Wheelzy has a 4.8-star rating on Trustpilot which is higher than both KBB and Peddle. Wheelzy has a 3-star rating on BBB, which is lower than Peddle, but much higher than KBB.

CarBrain

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Selling a damaged car can be a hassle, but CarBrain makes it easy. They offer a quick and convenient process starting with an online form where you provide details about your vehicle. After submitting the form, CarBrain will give you an instant or guaranteed offer for your car. 

Once you accept it, CarBrain arranges for a local partner to come and pick up your car. But before taking your car away, their local partner will hand you a check payment. 

In case you aren’t around to receive it, you can opt for CarBrain to mail you the payment. Even with that option, you can enjoy CarBrain’s completely free services.