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Car selling guides
Everything we know about getting a good price for a used car in Australia, written for owners rather than for the trade. No sign-up, no email capture — just the answers.
Getting ready to sell
What to gather, what to fix, and what to leave alone.
- PaperworkWhat Documents Do I Need to Sell My Car?A plain checklist of the documents needed to sell a car in Australia: ID, rego papers, logbooks, finance payout letters and what each one is worth.
- Preparing to sellHow to Photograph Your Car to Sell It for MoreHow to photograph your car to sell it well: washing, light, backgrounds, the exact shots dealers look for, and why photographing damage helps your offer.
- Preparing to sellShould I Repair My Car Before Selling?Most repairs cost you more than they add to a dealer's offer. What's worth fixing before you sell, what isn't, and what to disclose instead.
- Car valueDoes Service History Increase Car Value?Service history does lift what a dealer will pay, and here's why. Dealer versus independent records, lost logbooks, digital records and missed services.
Choosing how and when to sell
Trade-in, private sale or competing offers — and whether timing matters.
- Ways to sellTrade-In vs Private Sale vs Competing Dealer OffersAn honest look at trade-in vs private sale vs competing dealer offers in Australia: what each really pays, how long it takes, and who each one suits.
- Ways to sellThe Best Time of Year to Sell a Car in AustraliaWhen is the best time to sell a car in Australia? EOFY, tax time, new-model runout and seasonal demand all matter, but usually less than selling sooner.
Harder cars to sell
High kilometres, damage, and what dealers actually do about them.
- Harder salesSelling a Car With High KilometresSelling a car with high kilometres: why condition and service history beat the odometer, the price cliffs to sell before, and when a car is past retail.
- Harder salesSelling a Car With Hail or Accident DamageDamaged cars still sell well. What to disclose, why dealers repair at trade cost, and how to get a fair price selling a car with damage in Australia.
Protecting yourself
What happens at inspection, and the scams to watch for.
- InspectionsWhat Dealers Look For at InspectionWhat actually happens at a car inspection before selling: VIN checks, paint depth, tyres, the cold start, the drive, and why an offer gets revised down.
- Selling safelyHow to Avoid Scams When Selling Your CarThe car selling scams Australian private sellers actually get hit with — fake transfers, PayID texts, test-drive theft — and the rules that stop each one.
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