What determines your Car's value?
The value of a car in Australia depends on these key factors. Understanding each one helps you price confidently and justify your asking price to buyers.
- 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
- Accident or insurance history (PPSR check)
- Options and factory extras fitted
Factors that push your Car's price higher
- Odometer: every 10,000 km above average typically reduces value by 3–8%
- Service history: a complete log can add $2,000–$5,000 over cars without one
- Condition rating: excellent condition cars fetch up to 15% more than fair condition
- Market demand: popular models (SUVs, dual-cab utes) attract more buyers and higher prices
- Registration and RWC status affect net proceeds
How GOT ONE? shows you real buyer demand
RedBook and online price guides give you theoretical ranges based on historical sales data. GOT ONE? shows you something more valuable: what real, verified buyers are actively willing to pay right now for a car matching your specification.
How to read the market accurately
Browse active buyer requests on GOT ONE? filtered to your category. You'll see the budgets buyers have stated, the specifications they require and how many buyers are actively searching. This is live, current demand data — not historical averages.