We buy cars in Forster. Paid before we collect.

We buy cars, utes, SUVs and 4WDs in Forster, Tuncurry and the towns around Wallis Lake, with a genuine offer by phone. We arrange collection only after you confirm your funds have cleared.

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

An offer on the call, deposit often the same day
Usually no pink slip to book
Car under finance? We deal with your lender
Inspected at a time and place that suits you

Sell your car in Forster

Step 1 of 3: your car

Make

Model

Year

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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 Forster and the Great Lakes

If you live between the lake and the ocean, we can buy your car. We buy cars in Forster, Tuncurry and Green Point, around Pacific Palms, Blueys Beach and Smiths Lake, and up the coast to Hallidays Point, Diamond Beach and Black Head. Inland, we buy cars in Nabiac, Krambach and Bulahdelah too.

We are a licensed NSW motor dealer (MD 077404) buying cars Australia-wide, run by a valuer who has priced cars since 1992. Call 1800 73 55 73 or ask for a free valuation, and we make you a genuine offer by phone, not an online estimate. Further up the highway? We also buy cars in Taree and Port Macquarie.

The cars we buy in Forster

Plenty of cars in Forster work for the water. Dual-cabs tow boats to the ramps, oyster growers run utes around Wallis Lake, and tradies keep the holiday houses at Pacific Palms in shape. We buy late-model utes and 4WDs of any make, including the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger.

Retirees and families often drive a Toyota RAV4 or Toyota Corolla, and we buy those too. We are buying cars, utes, SUVs and 4WDs from 2021 or newer with 100,000 km or less. Older or higher kilometres? Send it through anyway and we will tell you straight away if we can help.

Second car sitting in the garage? Read how we buy a car you do not use. Still paying it off? See how selling a car under finance works.

Selling a car in Forster without the hassle

A private sale on the Great Lakes takes time. The local market is small, and you still deal with scam messages, no-shows and test drives with strangers. Trading in is quicker, but you are haggling with the dealer who is selling you the next car.

When you sell your car to us, it goes in a clear order. We make an offer on the call and pay a deposit, often the same day. We inspect the car at a time and place that suits you, such as a driveway in Tuncurry or a carport at Smiths Lake. The balance is paid into your bank account, and we arrange collection only after you confirm the funds have cleared. No fees are taken out of the offer. See how it works.

Paperwork in New South Wales

In NSW, the seller lodges a free notice of disposal with Service NSW within 14 days, and Service NSW says to do it immediately after you sell. When you sell to us, you enter our licence number, MD 077404, and Autohaus Australia Pty Ltd in place of a buyer’s licence. We prepare the sale paperwork and make sure your notice is done correctly.

There is usually nothing to book. Service NSW says you will not need a pink slip to transfer a current NSW registration. If the rego expired more than 3 months ago, the car needs a blue slip before it can be registered again. We confirm what applies on the call. Our guides to selling a car in NSW and selling a car in Australia have more detail. Ready to sell your car to us? Call 1800 73 55 73.

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 Forster, 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 New South Wales

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: Transport for NSW, through Service NSW
Transfer of ownership: In NSW the seller lodges a free notice of disposal with Service NSW within 14 days of the sale, and Service NSW says to do it immediately after you sell. You can lodge it online with a MyServiceNSW Account or on the paper form. When you sell to us, you enter our motor dealer licence number (MD 077404) and business name, Autohaus Australia Pty Ltd, in place of a buyer's licence. We prepare the sale paperwork and make sure your notice of disposal is done correctly, so you are not held responsible for parking or driving fines after the sale.
Roadworthy certificate: Usually nothing to book. Service NSW says you will not need a pink slip (safety inspection report) to transfer a current NSW registration. Pink slips are a yearly check at rego renewal for most light vehicles more than 5 years old, counted from the compliance plate date. If the rego expired more than 3 months ago, the car needs a blue slip (AUVIS inspection) before it can be registered again. We confirm what applies to your car on the call.
Good to know: In NSW the buyer pays the transfer fee and any stamp duty, so neither comes out of your offer when you sell to us. Your CTP green slip moves to the new owner automatically with the registration. On the day the car goes, take out your e-tag and delete the plate from your toll account. Want to keep personalised plates? Swap them for general plates before the sale.

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 Forster 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

“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
“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

Sell Your Car Australia is run by Autohaus Australia Pty Ltd, so some reviews mention Autohaus Australia.

Selling your car in Forster: your questions

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

1800 73 55 73

Do you buy cars in Tuncurry, Pacific Palms and Hallidays Point?

Yes. We buy cars right around Wallis Lake, from Forster, Tuncurry and Green Point to Pacific Palms, Smiths Lake and Seal Rocks, and north to Hallidays Point, Diamond Beach and Nabiac. We are a licensed NSW motor dealer buying cars Australia-wide, so wherever your car is kept on the Great Lakes, we can buy it.

How does collection work from Forster?

Once you accept our offer, we pay a deposit, often the same day, and inspect the car at a time and place that suits you. The balance is paid into your bank account. We arrange collection only after you confirm the funds have cleared, so the car never leaves your driveway before you are paid.

What do I put on the notice of disposal when I sell to you?

In NSW the seller lodges a free notice of disposal with Service NSW within 14 days of the sale, and Service NSW says to do it immediately after you sell. You can lodge it online with a MyServiceNSW Account or on the paper form. Where a buyer's licence would go, you enter our motor dealer licence number, MD 077404, and our business name, Autohaus Australia Pty Ltd. We prepare the sale paperwork and make sure your notice is done correctly, so you are not held responsible for parking or driving fines after the sale.

My car lives by the water. Will salt air count against it?

Tell us on the call how the car has been used and kept, whether that is launching a boat, parking under a carport by the lake or running down to the beach, and send clear photos of anything you have noticed. It helps us make an offer on the car you actually have. Plenty of coastal cars are in good order, and we buy them like any other.

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.