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.
Sell your car in South Australia
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. In the regions there are fewer buyers again. Meanwhile you may be paying for a 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 NSW-licensed motor dealer buying right across South Australia, and the offer comes from a valuer who has priced cars since 1992. You never write an ad or argue 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. The money is in your account before anyone drives the car away.
Service SA paperwork when you sell to us
Your main job as an SA seller is a free notice of disposal, lodged with Service SA within 14 days of the sale. The SA driver’s handbook says this is now a legal requirement. Two things about it catch sellers out:
- It goes in on paper when the buyer is interstate. Service SA only takes the notice online through mySAGOV when the buyer is from SA. We hold a NSW motor dealer licence, MD 077404, so you use Service SA’s paper notice of disposal instead. The 14 days still apply.
- It does not move the rego. Service SA says the notice may protect you from the buyer’s offences, and it stops your rego direct debit. With an interstate buyer, Service SA records you as the last SA owner.
We prepare the sale paperwork, help with the transfer of ownership and make sure your notice of disposal is filled in correctly. Keep your copy with the rest of the sale paperwork. Our guide to selling a car in South Australia has the detail, including special plates, CTP and what a private buyer pays.
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.
We buy these cars in South Australia, and more
Any make is welcome. These are the models we are asked about most, each with what buyers look for.
- Sell my Toyota HiLux
- Sell my Ford Ranger
- Sell my Isuzu D-MAX
- Sell my Mazda BT-50
- Sell my Toyota RAV4
- Sell my Mazda CX-5
- Sell my Kia Sportage
- Sell my Hyundai Tucson
- Sell my Kia Carnival
- Sell my Mitsubishi ASX
- Sell my Toyota Corolla
- Sell my Toyota Camry
- Sell my Mazda3
- Sell my Audi S3
- Sell my Audi Q5
- Sell my Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Sell my Mercedes-Benz GLC
- Sell my BMW 3 Series
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 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 does not ask for a roadworthy certificate to transfer a registered car. Service SA's change-of-ownership inspection is for some heavy vehicles and trailers, not an ordinary registered car. We confirm what applies to your car on the call.
How do I lodge my notice of disposal when I sell to you?
On Service SA's paper form. Service SA only takes the notice online through mySAGOV when the buyer is from South Australia, and we are a NSW-licensed dealer. The notice is free and must be lodged within 14 days of the sale, and we make sure it is filled in correctly. Keep a copy, and if you ever lose it, Service SA can give you a confirmation of sale.
What happens to my rego, insurance and number plates?
Registration, including the CTP insurance that comes with it, stays with the car, and lodging your notice of disposal stops any rego direct debit. Check with your insurer before cancelling your comprehensive cover, and keep it running until the car has been collected. If the car wears special or personalised plates you want to keep, Service SA says to get standard plates at a customer service centre before you sell, so mention them on the call and the swap can happen before collection.
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.
More places we buy cars in South Australia
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.
We can buy 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.