Selling tips
What happens on a car valuation call, and which photos to send
The 10 questions to expect on a car valuation call, the six photos to send with your enquiry, and how to tell a genuine offer from a rough estimate.
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How to get your car ready, choose the right way to sell it and hand it over without the usual headaches.
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What gets checked when a buyer inspects your car
What a buyer's mechanic or dealer inspector checks on your car, item by item, where it happens, and what to do if they find a fault you didn't know about.
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Car sale deposits: how much, when, and what if the buyer walks
How much deposit to take when you sell your car, what to put in writing, and what to do if the buyer goes quiet or asks for the deposit back.
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Documents needed to sell a car in Australia, state by state
The documents you need to sell a car: ID, rego, logbook, bank and loan details, plus what each state's disposal form asks for, with a printable checklist.
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Car collection and key drop-off when you can't be there
How car collection works after you sell: who picks it up, why it waits for cleared funds, and how to leave the keys safely if you're at work or away.
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Just sold your car? The after-sale checklist
Just sold your car? What to do in the first week: notice of disposal, e-tags and toll accounts, rego direct debits, insurance, apps and the records to keep.
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Car older than 2021 or over 100,000 km? Your selling options
Car built before 2021 or past 100,000 km? Compare instant-offer limits, private sale, trade-in and auction, plus the inspection rules that start with age.
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Selling a car on Facebook Marketplace: is it worth the hassle?
Is a Marketplace car ad worth it? How to filter time-wasters and scam buyers, word your price, run test drives safely and take payment without losing the car.
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Selling a car for someone else with power of attorney
Selling a parent's car under power of attorney? Which documents let you sign, why a medical one isn't enough, what buyers check and how to avoid scams.
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Can you sell your car while you're already overseas?
Already overseas with a car still in Australia? How to sell it remotely: keys and access, signing, getting paid, finance and each state's notice of disposal.
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Moving interstate: sell your car or take it with you?
Moving interstate? Weigh the cost of taking your car against selling it: inspections in your new state, stamp duty, car loans and selling from your old state.
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Selling a car in joint names or registered to your partner
Who signs when a car is registered or financed in two names: joint loans, the ACT and WA rules, cars in a partner's name and how to split the money.
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Regret buying your car? Selling a near-new car within months
Regret buying your car? See which cooling-off rules apply, why a quick resale returns less than you paid, and how finance, warranty and add-ons change it.
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Won a car? How to sell a prize car
Won a car in a raffle or competition? How to sell a prize car: cash alternatives, proof you own it, unregistered rules, tax questions and who to sell to.
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Finished the big lap? Selling your tow vehicle
Back from the big lap? How to sell your tow vehicle: tow bars and brake controllers, the Prado and HiLux touring recalls, the caravan and remote collection.
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The true cost of selling a car privately in 2026
Ads, roadworthy and safety certificates, prep, your hours and weekly rego, insurance and interest: what a private car sale really costs, line by line.
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Why is my trade-in value so low? And should you sell separately?
Why dealer trade-in offers sit so far below retail, how a changeover quote hides your real trade figure, and when selling separately leaves you ahead.
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Consignment vs selling your car outright: which suits you?
How car consignment works, how dealers charge, who carries the risk while it waits and the NSW notice of disposal rule, compared with selling outright.
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Selling your car at auction vs to a dealer
How selling a car at auction works: reserves, seller fees, passed-in cars and who bids, plus a side-by-side with a direct offer from a licensed dealer.
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Dealer bidding sites vs one direct buyer: do tenders get more?
Do dealer tender platforms get more for your car than one direct buyer? How bidding and instant offers work, who pays you, finance owing and what to ask.
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Paid before pickup or after handover? When the money should land
Some car buyers pay after you hand over the keys, others before pickup. Compare the payment models, what cleared funds means and what to check first.
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How long does it take to sell a car? Every method compared
How long a private sale, trade-in, instant offer, auction, consignment or direct dealer sale takes, what slows each one down, and how to choose by deadline.
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Sold your car privately and the buyer wants a refund?
Sold your car privately and the buyer wants their money back? What you still owe a private buyer, the VIC and WA rules, and how to reply in writing.
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Wipe your personal data from your car before you sell it
What your car remembers about you and how to clear it before you sell: paired phones, saved addresses, brand apps, e-tags, garage remotes and a factory reset.
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What is the best way to sell a second-hand car?
Private sale, dealer trade-in or cash for cars? Compare the pros and cons of each way to sell a second-hand car in Australia and find the best fit for you.
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How to sell your car online for free
Learn how to sell your car online for free in Australia, with tips on photos, writing an honest listing, pricing it right and staying safe with buyers.
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Where to sell your car for cash
Where to sell your car for cash in Australia: compare private sales, dealers, auctions and wreckers, what each one involves, and how to get paid safely.
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Things to know before you sell a second-hand car
Selling a second-hand car? What to know first, from presentation and realistic pricing to safe advertising, honest disclosure, paperwork and getting paid.
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Tips on how to get top cash for your car today
How to get top cash for your car in Australia: research its value, negotiate strategically, sell parts from a write-off and have your ownership papers ready.
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Is it safe to sell your car for cash?
Is it safe to sell your car for cash? How to sell quickly and securely in Australia, avoid common payment scams and know when to hand over the keys.
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Where can I sell my old car for cash online?
Where can you sell your old car for cash online in Australia? Compare your options, what a good online car buyer offers and how to get a genuine cash offer.
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Where to sell your car online
Where to sell your car online in Australia: classifieds vs online car buyers, what to look for in a buyer, and how to make sure you get paid safely.
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Preparing your car for sale
Preparing your car for sale? Learn how to clean it, fix small faults and get your service history and paperwork ready to attract buyers and a better price.
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