Selling a car can take time and patience. For most sellers, the aim is to get the best price in the shortest time with the least hassle. We've answered your most common questions to help you do just that.

Note: the following information is intended primarily for use in NSW and the ACT 

What can I do to improve my chances of selling?

Looks do matter, so make sure you:

• shampoo, vacuum, wax and polish
• clean under the bonnet
• fix/replace - cracked windshield
• lights (interior & exterior) fuses cracked, torn upholstery broken stereo bald tyres

Depending on the value of your car it may not be worth fixing:

• tyres, unless bald
• minor dints/scratches

Prospective buyers are also going to want to take your car for a drive so get any basic mechanical repairs done and/or have a tune-up. 

Why should I book a NRMA Vehicle Inspection?

A NRMA Vehicle Inspection report on your car might be just what's needed to seal the deal. It will give buyers a good idea of what they're getting and could give them more confidence in your car.

Book an inspection in Sydney, the Central Coast, Newcastle, Wollongong and Canberra on 13 11 22 seven days a week, between 7am and 8pm.

For country areas, phone 13 11 22 for your nearest NRMA inspection location. 

What's my car worth?

Now it's looking good and running well it's time to find a realistic asking price. Use our  Value your car tool (provided by Glasses) to get a realistic price.

You could also get a trade-in value if you're interested in buying a replacement car from a dealer. 

What's the best way to sell?

There are four ways to sell - each with its own advantages and disadvantages. The ?best' way is the one that suits you.

Private Sale

Advantages

• can usually get the best price

Disadvantages 

• taking phone calls
• negotiating face to face
• ?no shows'
• home phone number and car details are published 
  

Auction

Advantages

• usually fast & easy 
• no negotiating with buyers or sellers
  

Disadvantages

• you won't get your best price
• you're charged an entry fee
• there's commission payable on sale price to the auction house 
  

Trade-in

Advantages

• generally fast & easy

Disadvantages

• a dealer won't give you what you could sell it for privately 
  

Consignment

Advantages

• it's sold for you

Disadvantages

• you won't get the best price as the seller takes a cut  
  

What documents do I need when selling?

NSW

The seller must provide the buyer with:

• the current certificate of registration, signed in the appropriate place as ?the seller'
• a roadworthiness inspection report (?pink or white slip?) not more than one month old. A white slip lists the reason/s for rejection.
• a copy of the current green slip (CTP Insurance). (Not compulsory but helpful)
  

The seller then completes, tears off and sends the ?Notice of Disposal? section of the car's Certificate of Registration to the nearest Motor Registry.

ACT

The seller must provide the signed, current registration certificate. 
 

What do I include on a receipt?

Save time and  print out our receipt (PDF 228KB/1 page). Simply fill in the appropriate details.