Selling a vehicle in Western Australia
Western Australia requires a Vehicle Licence Inspection (roadworthy equivalent) to transfer registration for certain vehicles. PPSR checks are strongly recommended for all WA private sales. Verify current requirements with the WA Department of Transport at transport.wa.gov.au before completing any transfer.
Car prices in Perth
Car values typically range from $8,000 – $120,000. Perth commands a 5–15% premium over eastern-state equivalents for utes, trucks and 4WDs due to the resources sector's sustained, price-inelastic demand.
- 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 Perth
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 Perth
Perth's resources sector creates strong demand for utes, 4WDs, trucks and industrial equipment. Mine-spec and heavy-duty vehicles attract significant buyer interest that peaks before wet season shutdowns.
Perth buyers include large numbers of FIFO workers with disposable income seeking vehicles and lifestyle items. Mining company fleet buyers are active year-round purchasers of trucks, utes and heavy industrial equipment.