Selling a vehicle in Queensland
Queensland requires a current Safety Certificate before a buyer can transfer registration of a privately sold vehicle. Transfers must be lodged with the Department of Transport and Main Roads within 3 business days. Verify current requirements at qld.gov.au before completing any vehicle transfer.
Car prices across QLD
Car values typically range from $8,000 – $120,000. Queensland prices are competitive nationally, with marine items and recreational vehicles often commanding premiums in coastal and tourist-area markets.
- 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 across QLD
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 across QLD
Queensland's diverse economy — resources, agriculture, tourism and construction — creates strong demand across all major categories from utes and trucks to marine and agricultural equipment.
QLD buyers range from Brisbane metro buyers seeking lifestyle vehicles to Far North Queensland buyers needing heavy-duty agricultural and commercial equipment. Mining buyers are especially active in Central Queensland and the Bowen Basin.