We buy cars in Adelaide. Paid before we collect.

We buy cars, utes, SUVs and 4WDs right across Adelaide, from the northern suburbs to the beaches, the south and the Hills. You get a genuine offer by phone, and we collect only after your funds clear.

Now buying: 2021+ and 100,000 km or less1800 73 55 73

An offer on the call, deposit often the same day
No strangers on test drives
Usually no roadworthy needed
Car under finance? We deal with your lender

Sell your car in Adelaide

Step 1 of 3: your car

Make

Model

Year

Kilometres

Free, no obligation Takes about a minute Paid before pickup

Licensed dealer MD 077404NSW licence. Run by a valuer since 1992
Paid before pickupFunds clear before the car leaves
An offer on the callA real offer, not an online estimate
Australia-wideWe arrange collection in every state

We buy cars all over Adelaide

Adelaide is a bigger market than most, but a private sale still eats your weekends. You write the listing, answer the same questions on repeat, filter out the scam messages and hand your keys to strangers for test drives. The other path is a trade-in, where the value of your car gets folded into the deal on the next one.

Sell your car to us instead. We are a licensed NSW motor dealer (MD 077404) buying cars right across Australia, and the business is run by a valuer who has priced cars since 1992. We buy your car anywhere in Greater Adelaide: a townhouse in Norwood, a family home in Golden Grove or Morphett Vale, a beach street in Glenelg, or a property in the Hills around Stirling. The offer is genuine and made by phone, not an online estimate, and a deposit is often paid the same day.

The cars we buy in Adelaide

Adelaide is a city of commuters and weekend trips to the Fleurieu, the Barossa and the Hills. Families in the north and south drive SUVs like the Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5. In the eastern suburbs you will see more European badges, and we buy prestige cars such as the Mercedes-Benz GLC. Tradies in Salisbury, Wingfield and Lonsdale run utes like the Toyota HiLux, and we buy those too.

We are buying 2021 or newer, with 100,000 km or less. If yours is older or has done more, send it through anyway and we will tell you straight away if we can help. Adelaide summers are hard on paint and dashboards, so mention any sun damage, hail marks or stone chips on the call.

Selling a car in Adelaide without the hassle

Once you accept, the inspection happens at a time and place that suits you. The balance is paid into your bank account, and the car is collected only after you confirm the funds have cleared. See how it works for every step. Weighing up a trade-in? Read why you might sell your car instead of trading in.

Outside the metro area? We also buy cars in Gawler, Mount Barker and Victor Harbor.

Paperwork in South Australia

In South Australia, the seller lodges a free notice of disposal with Service SA within 14 days of the sale, and the buyer has 14 days to transfer the registration. The notice does not move the rego. With an interstate buyer, Service SA records you as the last SA owner. Because we are a NSW-licensed dealer, your notice goes in on Service SA’s paper form, not online through mySAGOV. We prepare the sale paperwork, help with the transfer of ownership and make sure your notice of disposal is filled in correctly.

South Australia does not ask for a roadworthy certificate to transfer a registered car, so you usually do not need one when you sell to us. Read our guide to selling a car in South Australia or the wider guide to selling a car in Australia. Then call 1800 73 55 73 or fill in the form, and we can buy your car from anywhere in Adelaide.

What we are buying right now

Cars, utes, SUVs and 4WDs of any make, 2021 or newer, with 100,000 km or less. Finance owing is fine. Older or higher-km car? Send it through anyway and we will tell you straight away if we can help.

We buy these cars in Adelaide, and more

Any make is welcome. These are the models we are asked about most, each with what buyers look for.

Selling a car in South Australia

The practical side, so nothing catches you out. Rules change from time to time, so we confirm what applies to your car on the call.

Registration authority: Service SA, for the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, with stamp duty set by RevenueSA
Transfer of ownership: In South Australia, the seller lodges a free notice of disposal with Service SA within 14 days of the sale, and the buyer has 14 days to transfer the registration. The notice does not move the rego: with an SA buyer the car stays in your name until they transfer it, and with an interstate buyer Service SA records you as the last SA owner. Because we are a NSW-licensed dealer, your notice goes in on Service SA's paper form, not online through mySAGOV. We prepare the sale paperwork, help with the transfer of ownership and make sure your notice of disposal is filled in correctly.
Roadworthy certificate: Usually not needed. South Australia does not ask for a roadworthy certificate to transfer a registered car, so you usually do not need one when you sell to us. Service SA's change-of-ownership inspection is for some heavy vehicles and trailers, not an ordinary registered car. Rules differ by state, so we confirm what applies to your car on the call.
Good to know: The notice of disposal is free, and the transfer fee and stamp duty are the buyer's costs, so you pay none of them when you sell to us. Registration, including the CTP insurance that comes with it, stays with the car, and lodging your notice stops any rego direct debit. Keeping special plates? Swap to standard plates at a Service SA customer service centre before the sale, not after.

What to have ready

Photo ID
Registration papers
Service logbook and receipts for any recent work
Loan details, if the car is under finance
Bank account details for your payment

We prepare the sale paperwork and help with the transfer of ownership, so you do not have to chase forms.

Questions? 1800 73 55 73

How selling your car in Adelaide works

Four steps. Your part takes about a minute, and you are paid before the car leaves your driveway.

Tell us about your car
Make, model, year and kilometres. A minute on the form, or a quick call.
Get a genuine offer
We call you, check a few details and make a cash offer. Accept it or walk away.
Get paid
A deposit once you accept. The balance lands in your account after an inspection.
We collect the car
Only after your funds have cleared, from your home or work, anywhere in Australia.

Get my free valuation More on how it works

What sellers say

Real sellers, quoted in their own words.

Read every review in full

No haggling, or dealerships trying to get a lower price. In less than 3 business days I had an inspection completed, my car sold, with funds cleared in my bank account.

Rahul A Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 Coupe, Sylvania NSW

“This has been a great experience dealing with you and Dean. We will definitely recommend your services to friends and family.”
Samantha & Warren Holden Commodore SSV Redline
“Dean communicated with me at every stage, from the preliminary enquiry to getting the vehicle inspected to the settlement and organising pick up.”
Chris Mercedes-Benz GLE 300 d

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Selling your car in Adelaide: your questions

Straight answers. If yours is not here, call us and ask.

1800 73 55 73

Do you buy cars in Glenelg, Norwood and Golden Grove?

Yes. We buy cars all over Adelaide, including Glenelg, Norwood, Golden Grove, Prospect, Unley and Mawson Lakes. We buy from Salisbury and Elizabeth in the north to Morphett Vale, Seaford and Aldinga Beach in the south, and up in the Hills around Stirling and Blackwood.

How does collection work from Adelaide?

Once you accept our offer, the inspection happens at a time and place that suits you, at home or at work. The balance is paid into your bank account. After you confirm the funds have cleared, we arrange collection from your driveway, so there is nothing to drop off and no yard to visit.

How does the notice of disposal work in South Australia?

The seller lodges a free notice of disposal with Service SA within 14 days of the sale. Because we are a NSW-licensed dealer, your notice goes in on Service SA's paper form, not online through mySAGOV. The notice does not move the rego, and with an interstate buyer Service SA records you as the last SA owner. We prepare the sale paperwork, help with the transfer and make sure your notice is filled in correctly.

Can I sell my car in Adelaide if it is still under finance?

Yes. Tell us who the lender is on the call. We deal with your lender directly and pay you any equity. The car is still collected only after you confirm the funds have cleared.

What cars are you buying right now?

We are buying cars, utes, SUVs and 4WDs built in 2021 or later with 100,000 km or less. Any make is welcome, and 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.

When do I get paid?

Once we agree on a price, we can often pay a deposit the same day. After an inspection, the balance is paid into your bank account by bank transfer. The car is collected only after you confirm the funds have cleared, so you are never left without the car and without the money.

Can I sell my car if I still owe money on it?

Yes. We deal with your lender directly to pay out the loan, then pay you any equity left over. Cars under finance usually take 2 to 3 business days to settle. If you owe more than the car is worth, the difference has to be covered before settlement, and we show you the numbers before you decide.