If you are considering selling an unwanted vehicle, a useful next step is to work out what information a buyer needs and what you need to know in return. Keep your vehicle's condition, the full offer and the handover arrangements at the centre of the conversation.
The video is included below. The written guide that follows provides a separate set of questions to help you assess a proposed sale.
What should I tell a buyer first?
Start with the make, model, year, approximate kilometres and location. Explain any known faults, damage or missing parts, and say whether the car starts, moves and has keys. Add current photos when possible.
If the vehicle is in a basement, workshop or tight driveway, mention access restrictions at the start. The vehicle quote guide shows which photos and condition details are most useful.
How do I know what the offer includes?
Ask whether the figure is an initial estimate or a firm offer for the car as described. Find out whether an inspection is required and which findings could change the price.
Request the net amount you would receive after any charges. Ask about collection, towing and difficult access separately if they have not been addressed. Keep the offer and your condition description together so you can refer back to what was discussed.
What needs to be agreed before collection?
- The buyer's identity and the details used on the sale documents.
- A workable collection window and contact for changes.
- Who will collect the car and how you can verify them.
- The required paperwork and evidence of authority to sell.
- The final price, payment method and payment timing.
Check which registration or transfer steps apply to your circumstances and who is responsible for them. If an answer is unclear, settle it before the vehicle is loaded rather than hoping it will be handled later.
Does “cash for cars” describe the payment method?
No. Cash for Car Melbourne states that payment is by bank transfer or PayID. Agree the payment method and timing before handover rather than expecting banknotes because of the phrase “cash for cars”.
In Victoria, cash payments are prohibited for vehicles bought as scrap for metal recycling or reprocessing. Consumer Affairs Victoria distinguishes these transactions from vehicles bought for dismantling and selling parts, which are not subject to that cash-for-scrap ban. See the official scrap metal payment rules and clarify the nature of your sale with the buyer.
For payment by bank transfer, use your own banking app or account to confirm receipt. A buyer's screenshot is not a substitute for checking your account.
Where can I begin a CFCM enquiry?
Use Cash for Car Melbourne's quote page with an honest summary of your vehicle. Ask the questions that matter to your situation, including anything unusual about its condition or location.
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