Are you looking to sell your car in Brisbane? You’ve probably been told your best bet is to trade it in at a dealership — quick, easy, job done. But here’s the kicker: that “quick and easy” convenience often comes at the cost of hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars shaved off your car’s true value.
So, how do you get more for your car? That’s where We Buy Cars comes in — and why so many Brisbane locals are quietly ditching dealerships in favour of direct car buying services. Let’s break it down.
Dealerships are middlemen — plain and simple. Their goal is to buy low and sell high, and they’re counting on your need for convenience (or impatience) to make that happen.
When you rock up to a dealership to sell or trade in your vehicle, here’s what’s really happening behind the scenes:
It’s not that dealerships are inherently dodgy — it’s just that their business model isn’t set up to favour the seller. And in Brisbane’s competitive used car market, that’s a missed opportunity.
We Buy Cars is a direct car buying service, which means they cut out the middleman and make genuine offers based on market value.
Here’s how they consistently beat dealership offers:
They use up-to-date software and databases (like Redbook and Glass’s Guide) to assess your car’s true market value — not just what they hope to resell it for.
No pressure, no upselling. Just a fair, upfront offer — and it’s valid even if you’re not looking to buy another car. That’s refreshing, right?
No admin charges, no “processing costs.” What you’re offered is what you walk away with.
Most deals close in 24-48 hours, with instant bank transfers and free car pick-up. You won’t be left chasing paperwork or waiting around.
Let’s say you’re selling a 2019 Mazda CX-5 in good condition. A Brisbane dealership might offer you $17,000 as a trade-in value. We Buy Cars, referencing current resale value, could come in at $19,500 — even $20,000 if demand is high.
That’s up to $3,000 in your pocket just by avoiding the dealership route.
Now imagine what you could do with that extra cash — weekend getaway to Noosa, a savings boost, or just some breathing room in the cost-of-living crunch.
Brisbane sellers are catching on. “I got two dealership quotes before I went to We Buy Cars,” says Jayden from Carindale. “They offered me $2,200 more than the highest dealership bid — and picked it up the same day.”
The feedback is consistent: quicker, easier, and way more cash.
Selling your car doesn’t have to feel like haggling at a garage sale. With the rise of services like We Buy Cars, Brisbane sellers are flipping the script and keeping the power — and profits — in their own hands.
So next time you're ready to offload your vehicle, skip the dealership handshake. Get a real offer instead.
