Ex-Google employees raise $24 million for Shift, the Uber for used cars

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Even in the Internet age, selling your car is a hassle

You have research what it's possibly worth, post pictures and then schedule meetings with strangers for test drives and haggling.

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Shift, a Silicon Valley startup that announced Tuesday it raised $23.8 million in funding, wants to change all that.

The company's app lets users list their cars and sends a so-called "car enthusiast" to their homes to detail the vehicle, take professional photos and estimate its market value.

Once your vehicle is listed, the enthusiast schedules test drives and brings the car to prospective buyers for you. They can even help buyers arrange financing, if needed. Read more...

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