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A car history report can move the price of your car by thousands of dollars before a buyer even opens the bonnet. Every used car sold in Australia carries a paper trail (finance, ownership changes, write-off status, service records), and buyers are checking it earlier and more often than most sellers expect. If your listing […]

Where to sell your car in Australia used to mean one of two choices: stick a sign in the window or drive it to a dealer. Now you've got online marketplaces, car-buying services, auctions and wreckers all fighting for your attention, and more choices can make the decision more confusing. This guide lines up every […]

Losing someone close to you is hard enough without a car sitting in the driveway that you're not sure what to do with. If you're trying to work out how to sell a car after a death in the family, we can help. In Queensland, that car becomes part of the deceased estate, and it […]

Stamp duty on cars in QLD is a one-off government charge you pay when you register or transfer a vehicle, and depending on your car's value and engine, it can add anywhere from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars to your purchase price. Officially, it's called vehicle registration duty, but most people still […]

If you're staring down a repair quote and wondering should I fix my car before selling it, it really comes down to what's broken. Small stuff, such as dead bulbs, worn wipers, or a scratched bumper, almost always pays for itself. A failing transmission, engine trouble, or major accident damage almost never does.

Two identical cars, the same year and model, sitting side by side. One's done 60,000 km. The other's done 160,000 km. The mileage gap alone can be worth thousands of dollars, and it's usually the first number a buyer checks before they even look at the paint.

Got a dent, a write-off notice, or a bingle you're not sure how to explain to a buyer? You can still sell your damaged car, it's just a matter of knowing which category your vehicle falls into and which selling route pays off. Whether it's a cracked bumper or a full accident write-off, there's a legal, straightforward way to move it on.

If you're wondering what documents you need to sell your car in Queensland, the good news is that it’s not as many as you might think. The part that most people get wrong is not getting what they need sorted before listing their car, which can drag out the sale process. 

Avoiding scams when selling a car starts with one habit: never let the vehicle, the keys, or a refund leave your hands until the full sale amount is sitting in your bank account (or you’ve got the cash in your hands).

The moment a new car leaves the dealership, it's already worth less than what you paid. It might sound alarming, but that's simply how car depreciation in Australia works. Understanding the curve properly can save you thousands, whether you're buying new, buying used or working out when to sell.