Selling a vehicle in Victoria
Victoria requires a current Roadworthy Certificate (RWC) for all private vehicle sales — sellers must provide one before the buyer can transfer registration. Budget $150–$350 for an RWC from a licensed vehicle tester. Vehicle transfers must be completed through VicRoads within 14 days. Verify current rules at vic.gov.au.
Car prices in Melbourne
Car values typically range from $8,000 – $120,000. Melbourne prices align closely with national averages, with premiums for prestige vehicles, lifestyle items and property in inner-ring and coastal suburbs.
- Make, model and year of manufacture
- Odometer reading — buyers pay a premium for sub-100k km
- Service history and number of previous owners
- Condition: paint, interior, mechanical
How to sell a Car in Melbourne
Gather your paperwork
Collect the service logbook, registration papers, PPSR report and any warranty documents. Buyers pay more for a complete history.
Set a realistic asking price
Check recent sold listings for your make and model on RedBook and private sale sites. Price 5–10% above your minimum to allow for negotiation.
Post your car on GOT ONE?
Create a buyer request or respond to existing requests from verified buyers looking for your exact model. Your listing reaches buyers already hunting for what you have.
Handle enquiries professionally
Respond quickly, provide full information and arrange inspections at safe, public locations. Pre-purchase mechanical inspections are a buyer's right — welcome them.
Complete the transfer
Sign a transfer of registration form, complete payment via bank transfer or bank cheque, and notify your state's transport authority within the required timeframe.
Car buyers in Melbourne
Melbourne is Australia's second-largest market and a strong hub for trades, vehicles and industrial equipment. Buyer activity is highest in the outer northern and western growth corridors.
Melbourne buyers compare listings carefully across multiple platforms before committing. Tradie and trade buyers are especially active in the western suburbs. Lifestyle and enthusiast buyers are strong along the Mornington Peninsula and Yarra Valley corridors.