Selling Cars

I’m trying to sell a 2006 Holden Commodore. It was very well maintained, but when my wife became ill it was parked on the tarmac at the airport and it now has extensive sun damage to the paint. The clear coat has gone dull and on the rear spoiler is peeling off. I have recently just had the plugs, coil packs, and the hubs and brakes changed, and put a new battery in so the car is in good mechanical condition. The kilometres are 260,000; it doesn't miss a beat, but doesn't look good. The mechanic who does all the works says I should ask for $3500, but others are saying $1500. Any chance you could give me an idea of what's reasonable?

What's the best way to sell a 20-year-old 1998 V6 Toyota Camry wagon, which has done about 240,000km? I thought wreckers, auction or eBay. The car has an occasional issue with its speedo and gearbox, but other than that, it's fine.

I was looking to sell my 2005 Toyota HiLux and was wondering what a reasonable price is? It's run 219,000km, two-door, five-seat. In good nick, but I just don't use it.

Look closely to make sure the numbers line up, if it has an old-style analog odometer.Check the service history thoroughly for previous kilometre recordings, and make sure they match the history of the car?Look for wear and tear or suspiciously new parts. For instance, worn rubber pedals are easily replaced so it’s worth questioning why such items have been replaced.A worn driver’s seat is more expensive to replace and may be a warning sign of more use than the odometer suggests.Excessive stone chips on the bonnet could also indicate a car has done more distance than advertised.If the odometer reading looks to good to be true, it's probably false. 

However, the Carsguide search offers detailed searches for cars in a range of price brackets. For used car reviews be sure to check out our buyers guide section.RACQ technical officer Russell Manning advises what you can expect for your money on used cars.$3000 to $5000Few dealers operate in this segment, so look to private sales, and all the potential problems that come with them. There are no stand-outs in this segment.Buy the best you can find for the money. Steer clear of unusual, unpopular and modified vehicles, as they're more likely to cost more to keep on the road.$5000 to $7500Many dealers specialise in this bracket. Look for cars that are popular and have a good reputation, for example  Corolla, Pulsar, Lancer for small cars, and Commodore, Falcon, Camry for large cars.Beware of vehicles that have travelled big distances, so look carefully. Bigger, less fuel-efficient cars are less popular these days and, depending on your circumstances, may be a good buy. Larger cars are often more durable.$7500 to $10,000There'll be no shortage of cars in this bracket. Again, large cars should be attractively priced due to fuel prices, but you'll also find a range of quality Japanese small vehicles and plenty from Korean makers. Take your time selecting and pick the best your money will buy.$10,000 to $12,000There should be no difficulty finding a quality used car in this range. There will be plenty of Commodores, Falcons, Camrys and Magnas, as well as the full range of mid and small-sized cars.Consider putting in a few thousand dollars more and moving into an attractively priced new small car.New cars to $15,000All these are in the light car category. Suzuki Alto is a great little car starting from $11,790 plus onroad costs. Holden's Barina Spark starts from $12,490 while Honda Jazz starts from $14,990. The recently released Volkswagen Up starts from $13,990. 

Maybe you’re moving overseas or you’ve already paid the deposit on a new car. Either way, you need a quick car sale.

Selling a used car can be a traumatic experience, there are rules to be complied with, roadworthy checks to be done, cars have to be prepared to look their best, advertisements have to be placed, and

Selling a car in NSW is simple. There are only a few things you are required to do to transfer the registration of a used car to the new owner.

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