Selling your old car for cash: what to know
How can I get money for my old car?
Perhaps your car is starting to show its years and you want something newer, safer or more comfortable. Maybe you want a smaller car that uses less fuel, or a bigger one for a growing family. Either way, selling to a licensed dealer who buys outright is usually the simplest way to turn your current car into money.
“Old” is relative. For most people who sell to us, it simply means the car they are moving on from. We buy cars, utes, SUVs and 4WDs of any make, as long as they are 2021 or newer, with 100,000 km or less. We have strong demand for European and prestige models, dual-cab utes and family SUVs. If your car sits just outside that, send it through anyway and we will tell you straight away whether we can help.
Getting started is as simple as filling in the free valuation form or calling 1800 73 55 73.
Where is the best place to sell my old car for cash?
Most people weigh up three options: a private sale, a dealer trade-in, or selling to a car buyer like us. The comparison above sets them side by side.
Many dealerships are built around a single brand, so a Kia dealer mostly wants Kias. Most also prefer a trade-in, where the price of your old car is wrapped up in buying your next one from them. That can lock you into a dealership, or a brand, you were hoping to move on from.
A private sale means photos, listings, calls from scammers and tyre-kickers, strangers test-driving your car, and the risk of fake payment. Selling to us takes a few minutes of your time: give us the basic details online or over the phone, and a professional valuer makes you a genuine cash offer. You do not have to buy anything from us.
How can I sell my old car for cash, fast?
Moving interstate or overseas? Already paid a deposit on your next car? Sometimes you need to sell now, not in six weeks, and getting a car ready for a private sale takes time you may not have.
With us, your part is a minute on the form or a quick call to 1800 SELL SELL (1800 73 55 73). Once you accept our offer, we can often pay a deposit the same day, and the balance follows an inspection. If the car is under finance, settlement usually takes 2 to 3 business days. There is more on timing in our guide to selling your car fast.
When should I sell my old car for cash?
Every owner gets there eventually. Sell too soon and you have given up a perfectly good car. Leave it too long and repair bills start to pile up while the car is worth less each year.
Age and kilometres are the best guide. A well-maintained car can run for years with few problems, but its value falls as the years and kilometres add up. If you are already thinking about upgrading, ask while your car is still a 2021 or newer model with 100,000 km or less on the clock, because that is exactly what we are buying. A free valuation tells you what yours is worth today, with no obligation to sell.