Sell your car in Adelaide or anywhere in South Australia.
A genuine cash offer from a licensed dealer, not an online estimate. You are paid in full before the car is collected, from the city to the Riverland and Mount Gambier.
Get your free valuation
Step 1 of 3: your car
- 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
A smaller market, without the long wait
Adelaide is a smaller market than the eastern capitals, so the right private buyer for your car can take a while to turn up, and in the regions there are fewer buyers again. Meanwhile you are paying for the listing and sorting genuine enquiries from scammers and lowballers. A trade-in is quicker, but the dealer selling you the next car is the one pricing the old one.
We are a licensed motor dealer, and the offer comes from a valuer who knows the trade, without you writing an ad or arguing about price on the front lawn. The inspection happens where you are, whether that is a driveway in Golden Grove, a unit car park in the city or a property outside Naracoorte, and the money is in your account before anyone drives the car away.
What we buy in South Australia
Late-model cars, utes, SUVs and 4WDs of any make, whether your dual-cab has been working in the Riverland or towing the boat to Port Lincoln. That includes utes like the HiLux and Ranger, SUVs like the RAV4 and CX-5, and European and prestige models from Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi and Porsche. See what we look for in utes and 4WDs, SUVs and prestige cars.
Moving interstate? Sell before you go, because we buy cars right around Australia. Still paying the car off? Read about selling a car under finance.
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.
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
- Department for Infrastructure and Transport, via Service SA
- Transfer of ownership
- In South Australia, the seller lodges a Notice of Disposal with Service SA, online or at a customer service centre, and the buyer has 14 days to transfer the registration into their name. When you sell to us, we prepare the sale paperwork and walk you through the Notice of Disposal, so the car comes off your name properly.
- Roadworthy certificate
- Usually not needed. South Australia has no general roadworthy certificate for selling a car, and you usually do not need one to sell to a licensed dealer. Inspections apply in particular cases, such as a car carrying a defect notice, so we confirm what applies to your car on the call.
- Good to know
- Stamp duty and the transfer fee are the buyer's costs in South Australia, so you pay neither when you sell to us. Any registration left on the car, including the CTP insurance paid with it, stays with the car.
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 73How selling your car in South Australia 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.
What sellers say
Real sellers, quoted in their own words.
I was paid before Autohaus took possession of my car, which from my experience normally doesn’t happen.
“Within 10 minutes of my enquiry I was contacted by Dean. It all happened in less than an hour from the initial enquiry. I had a deposit in my bank account that night.”
Corey K Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series VX, Melbourne VIC “I had tried to sell it privately for some weeks but was only contacted by scammers and ridiculous offers. Dean offered me a fair price.”
Ray Murray Jaguar XE 2.0L (2015)
Sell Your Car Australia is run by Autohaus Australia Pty Ltd, so some reviews mention Autohaus Australia.
Selling your car in South Australia: your questions
Straight answers. If yours is not here, call us and ask.
1800 73 55 73Do you buy cars anywhere in South Australia?
Yes. We buy right across greater Adelaide, from Gawler and Elizabeth down to Morphett Vale, and through the Adelaide Hills, the Barossa and the Fleurieu Peninsula. We also buy from regional centres such as Murray Bridge, the Riverland, Mount Gambier, Whyalla and Port Lincoln. Once your funds have cleared, our transport partner collects the car from your home or workplace.
Your office is in Sydney. How does selling from South Australia work?
You never have to leave South Australia. We price the car from its details and a few photos, call you back with a genuine offer and pay a deposit once you accept, often the same day. The inspection happens where you are, at a time that suits you, then the balance is paid into your account and the car is collected only after the funds have cleared.
Do I need a roadworthy certificate to sell my car in South Australia?
Usually not. South Australia has no general roadworthy certificate for selling a car, and you usually do not need one to sell to a licensed dealer. Particular cases, such as a car carrying a defect notice, are different, so we check what applies to your car on the call.
How do I take the car off my name with Service SA?
The seller lodges a Notice of Disposal, which can be done online or at a Service SA customer service centre. When you sell to us, we prepare the sale paperwork and walk you through the Notice of Disposal, so the registration moves out of your name properly. Keep a copy of the paperwork for your records.
What happens to my rego, insurance and number plates?
Registration, including the CTP insurance paid with it, stays with the car. Keep your comprehensive insurance active until the car has been collected, then cancel it or move it to your next car. If the car wears personalised or custom plates you want to keep, tell us on the call so you can arrange that with Service SA before the transfer goes through.
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.
Other places we buy cars
Same process, same offer, wherever you are, the ACT and NT included. We arrange collection from your home or work.
Ready to sell your car in South Australia?
Free and no obligation. If your car is 2021 or newer, with 100,000 km or less, we want to hear about it.





