Now is a great time to sell your car in Australia, with automotive figures booming across the country. In fact, industry data compiled by VFACTS and shared by Datium Insights shows that we are seeing greater numbers of new cars sold each month, when compared to the same months in 2020 – a sign that the nation is navigating its way out of the Covid-19 pandemic. In September 2021, for example, new car sales were up 21 percent versus September 2020.

Used car sales are also on the rise, and for those looking to sell, now is a great time to sell your car in Australia. There are a few avenues available when it comes to car selling, so it pays to approach the car sales process armed with all the right information.

Selling privately

Selling your car privately comes with the biggest time commitment, as you are in charge of the whole process from start to end. You need to photograph your car and create a listing online, be that via Carsales, Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree or any other sales platform. You then need to manage the sale, answering queries and showing your car to potential buyers. Negotiating a price can be stressful for sellers, and although you may be able to snag the price you are hoping for, this is the most time-consuming method of selling a car. It’s also worth factoring in that selling your car privately almost always requires face-to-face interaction, which is something to consider for those trying to limit social interaction.

Trading your car in

For those who already have their next car in mind, trading in your old car can be a convenient way to tackle the selling-and-buying process. Although this option can be an efficient way to move forward, usually the price offering equates to a lesser figure than you might be able to achieve if selling privately. This is because dealers generally purchase cars at a wholesale price (and then go on and sell them at retail price). The attraction with this option is the time saved dealing with potential buyers, and the ability to buy a new car straight away using the funds from your old car sale.

DIYinspect

For those looking to sell their car quickly, efficiently, and for a fair price, DIYinspect is the perfect solution. DIYinspect is an application developed by Australia’s leading asset remarketer, Pickles, and comes with a whole host of benefits. Selling this way requires a minimal time commitment, little to no face-to-face interaction, and a guaranteed offer from the DYIinspect team within 24 business hours. Users only have to take and share photos of their car once, using the free-to-use app to upload the photos and share key information via the online form. Once the photos are uploaded and the information section is complete, there is nothing else to do except either accept or decline the offer. If you live within 30 kilometres of a DIYinspect drop-off point, a pick-up truck will even come and collect your car free of charge. It’s a hassle-free way of selling your vehicle.