Research checked 11 September 2026. Australian passenger cars and light vehicles.
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Sell your used car
Includes near-new cars, EVs and hybrids. Add your powertrain guide.
Prepare the car and the evidence
- ☐ Confirm you are authorised to sell. If finance remains, obtain a current lender payout and agree a documented discharge process.
- ☐ Compare similar listings on MotorLoop, then set an asking price and minimum acceptable net return.
- ☐ Gather service records, registration information, spare keys and repair receipts. Check your state's sale and inspection rules.
- ☐ Clean the car and photograph the exterior, cabin, boot, wheels and visible defects. Remove personal documents from view.
Create an accurate MotorLoop listing
- ☐ List the correct grade, year, kilometres, powertrain, location, asking price and registration status.
- ☐ Describe known faults, relevant history and modifications honestly. Support claims about service history and warranty with records.
- ☐ Add the powertrain details buyers need: battery report/charging kit, hybrid type, petrol grade or diesel servicing evidence.
- ☐ Check every specification and statement before publishing your listing on motorloop.com.au.
Inspections, payment and handover
- ☐ Arrange a safe meeting, verify the driver's licence and check your insurance for test drives. Keep keys and documents under control.
- ☐ Agree price, included accessories, certificates and payment arrangements in writing; allow independent inspections.
- ☐ Verify receipt in your own banking app and resolve any payment hold with your bank. Screenshots and emails are not proof. Scamwatch: buying and selling scams
- ☐ Reject requests to pay a fee to receive money, upgrade PayID or refund an unverified overpayment. Scamwatch: buying and selling scams
- ☐ Complete a signed receipt and the required seller notice. Retain submission proof; do not rely on the buyer to notify for you.
- ☐ After settlement, hand over keys and records. Remove toll tags, paired phones, garage codes and vehicle-app access; update the listing as sold.
Do not release the car or keys while payment or finance discharge is unresolved. Check the state cards for deadlines and certificates.
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
- PPSR: official vehicle search
- Scamwatch: buying and selling scams
- ACCC: consumer rights and guarantees
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.