Research checked 11 September 2026. Australian passenger cars and light vehicles.
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Sell new and used stock
A practical sales workflow, with separate checks for new and used cars.
Every advertised vehicle
- ☐ Confirm current dealer licensing, authority to sell and the jurisdiction's required advertisements, forms and disclosures.
- ☐ Verify VIN, grade, model/build year, kilometres and ownership status; distinguish new, demonstrator and used stock.
- ☐ Quote the total payable price clearly and explain any location-dependent on-road costs. Do not present optional products as compulsory.
- ☐ Prepare an accurate MotorLoop listing with actual photographs, specifications, condition and supported warranty claims.
New and demonstrator stock
- ☐ Confirm allocation or stock availability, delivery estimate, specification and any price-change clause before taking an order.
- ☐ Disclose demonstrator use, first registration and warranty start date; record odometer and any repaired damage.
- ☐ Complete pre-delivery checks, outstanding recall work and all contracted accessories before handover.
Used stock
- ☐ Check provenance, security interests, service records, odometer consistency and relevant written-off or repair history.
- ☐ Obtain the inspections and statutory disclosures required for that vehicle and jurisdiction; record any exemptions.
- ☐ Explain applicable dealer statutory warranties and their limits without suggesting they replace consumer guarantees. ACCC: new and second-hand cars
Contract, delivery and support
- ☐ Give the customer written price, deposit, finance, trade-in and delivery terms; explain applicable cooling-off rights.
- ☐ Complete registration/duty processes through the correct dealer channel and retain transaction records.
- ☐ Demonstrate the powertrain, charging/fuelling, safety systems and account setup; provide both keys and documents.
- ☐ Record unresolved items and a contact for remedies. Assess complaints under the Australian Consumer Law. ACCC: new and second-hand cars
Dealer licensing, forms, statutory warranties and cooling-off rules vary. Use the relevant jurisdiction's dealer process; private-seller procedures are not a complete dealer compliance checklist.
Keep your next move on MotorLoop
Compare cars or prepare your listing at motorloop.com.au. Use accurate vehicle details and supporting records to make your next buying or selling conversation more useful.
Research sources
General information only. Verify current government rules and vehicle-specific contract terms before committing. Auctions, imports, write-offs, deceased estates and commercial-use vehicles can require additional checks.