Brisbane, QLD

Sell your car in Brisbane — make dealers compete

Brisbane's market stretches from the CBD fringe out to Ipswich and both coasts — and Queensland's appetite for utes, 4WDs and tow vehicles shapes what dealers pay.

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The Brisbane market

If you're selling a dual-cab, a 4WD wagon or anything with a tow bar, Queensland dealers are consistently among the strongest buyers in the country — but they don't all pay the same. Fleet-focused buyers, yard retailers and wholesale operators value the same LandCruiser differently.

Check safety certificate and transfer requirements with the Queensland road authority before you sell — what's required depends on the vehicle and the kind of sale you're making. Your chosen dealer will also tell you what they need from you.

Storm and hail history matters in south-east Queensland. Disclose any hail or flood history up front: dealers price honestly disclosed damage into their offers, and it protects your accepted price at inspection.

What sells well in Brisbane

Dealer appetite is local. These are the segments Brisbane dealers tend to chase — though the only way to know what your specific car is worth to them is to let them price it.

Dual-cab utes and 4WD wagonsQueensland's towing, camping and trade demand makes these the strongest segment in the state.
Tow vehicles with a bar fittedCaravan and boat ownership is high, and a factory-rated tow setup is a selling point rather than a modification.
Air-conditioned family cars in good orderClimate makes cabin condition and working air-con matter more here than in southern markets.
Hail-repaired vehiclesSome south-east Queensland dealers specialise in them and price them far better than a generalist will.

How it works in Brisbane

Describe your car once — condition, history, photos. We put it in front of dealers who buy cars like yours in and around Brisbane. They price it independently, you compare the offers on a private page we text to you, and you choose the one that works. Then a single inspection confirms what you told us.

Most offers across metro Brisbane come with an inspection option that suits you — some dealers come to your home or workplace, others prefer you bring the car in. Each offer on your page shows which, plus roughly how far that dealer is from your postcode, so you can weigh price against convenience. See the full process.

Areas covered around Brisbane

Dealers in the network buy from across the Brisbane metro area and surrounds, including:

Brisbane CBD and inner suburbs
North Brisbane — Chermside, Aspley, North Lakes
Southside — Mount Gravatt, Springwood, Logan
Western suburbs — Indooroopilly, Kenmore
Ipswich and the Lockyer corridor
Gold Coast
Sunshine Coast

Coverage depends on which dealers are active and what you’re selling. If your location makes a deal impractical, we’ll tell you rather than leave you waiting.

Before you sell in Brisbane

Read your actual odometer rather than estimating — mismatched kilometres are the most common reason an offer gets revised.
Gather your registration details, logbook, service receipts and both keys. Full document list here.
Wash it and photograph it properly, including the flaws. Disclosed damage is priced into the offer; undisclosed damage is priced on the day.
If there’s finance owing, get a written payout figure from your lender. How that works.
Check current inspection and transfer requirements with your state road authority — they depend on the vehicle and the type of sale.

Selling somewhere else?

Frequently asked questions

Can I sell a hail-damaged car in Brisbane?

Yes, and south-east Queensland is one of the better markets to do it in — hail events are common enough that some dealers handle these cars routinely and know what repair actually costs them.

Disclose the damage with photos up front. A dealer who prices hail into their offer will stand behind it; one who discovers it at inspection will cut the number.

Do I need a safety certificate to sell my car in Queensland?

Requirements depend on the vehicle and the kind of sale, and they're set by the Queensland road authority rather than by us. Check their current guidance before you sell.

Your chosen dealer will confirm exactly what they need from you to complete the purchase.

Are 4WDs and utes really worth more in Queensland?

Queensland dealers are consistently among the keenest buyers of dual-cabs, 4WD wagons and tow vehicles, because that's what their customers want. That doesn't mean every Queensland dealer pays the same for yours.

Fleet buyers, retail yards and wholesalers value the same LandCruiser differently, which is why comparing several offers matters even in a strong segment.

Make Brisbane dealers compete for your car.

One form. Multiple offers. No obligation.