Late-model, prestige, and 4WD cars, Australia-wide

Sell your late-model or prestige car.
Matched with buyers. Free to list.

Tell us about your car in 60 seconds. Buyers looking for one like it hear about it. Your number stays private, and you sell direct.

We only text or call about selling your car. No spam, never on-sold.

Free · No obligation · 60 seconds

Not a dealer. We match you with buyers. You agree the price with the buyer, and the buyer pays you directly.

Sell your car in 3 steps

Tell us about your car in about 60 seconds: rego, state, kilometres, and your mobile. Or list it yourself with photos. Free to list, with no obligation.

1. Tell us about your car

Rego, state, and kilometres in 60 seconds. Or list it yourself with photos, free.

Matched with buyers Australia-wide. Our team checks every listing before it goes live, and buyers who saved a search for a car like yours get an email.

2. We match it with buyers

Our team checks the listing. Buyers who saved a search for a car like yours get an email.

Sell direct to the buyer. You agree the price, the buyer pays you, and you hand over the keys once the money has cleared.

3. Sell direct

Buyers message you through us. You agree the price, check the money has cleared, then hand over the keys.

Matched sale vs private ad vs trade-in

Comparison of ways to sell a car in Australia
 Matched sale with usPrivate adDealer trade-in
PriceYou agree it with the buyerYou agree it with the buyerTypically lowest
Who pays youThe buyer, directlyThe buyer, directlyCredit off the next car
Cost to listFreeFree to paid, by siteNone
Your phone numberOnly to buyers who prove their emailYour choice, often publicNot needed
Your emailNever shownDepends on the siteNot needed
Checked before it goes liveEvery listingDepends on the siteNot needed
Buyers told about your carMatching saved searchesBuyers must find the adNot needed

We are a matchmaking service, not a dealer. A trade-in is the fastest way out of a car. A matched sale aims at a private-sale price, without a public number or a public email.

What is the best way to sell my car?

There are three realistic ways to sell a car in Australia: a private ad, a dealer trade-in, or a matched sale through a service like ours. A private ad can reach the highest price, but your car and often your number go public, and on a valuable car you carry the scam risk. A dealer trade-in is quick, but it usually pays the least, and the money comes as credit against another car. A matched sale aims at the private-sale price with less exposure: your listing is checked, buyers who want your kind of car are told about it, messages come through us, and your number stays private until a buyer proves their email. You still deal with the buyer directly, and the buyer pays you.

Private ad

Best if you want full control

  • Can reach the highest price
  • Two to eight weeks, typically
  • You write the ad and field every call
  • Your number is often public
  • You carry the payment and scam risk
  • You clear any finance at settlement

Dealer trade-in

Best if you are buying another car

  • Typically the lowest price
  • Days, but tied to the car you buy
  • Value is credit, not cash
  • Paperwork handled by the dealer
  • Offers are often revised on the day
  • Only works at the point of purchase

Matched sale, like ours

Best for a valuable car

  • Aims at a private-sale price
  • Free to list
  • Every listing checked before it goes live
  • Buyers with a matching search are told
  • Messages come through us
  • Number shown only to proven buyers

We are a matchmaking service, not a dealer. We never buy your car or handle the money: you agree the price with the buyer, and the buyer pays you. If you need the car gone today, a trade-in is the honest answer. If you want a private-sale price without a public ad, that is what we are for.

The cars we match with buyers

Every make sold in Australia, from Toyota, Ford, and Kia to Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Lexus, Land Rover, and Tesla. Selling a prestige car? See sell my prestige car. A LandCruiser, Patrol, or Defender? See sell my 4WD. A work vehicle? See sell my ute or sell my van.

Sell your car anywhere in Australia

Sellers and buyers in every capital city and regional area:

Plus every regional town in NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT and NT.

Frequently asked questions

How do I sell my car with Instant Cash Cars?

Tell us your rego, state, and kilometres, or list the car yourself with photos. Our team checks every listing before it goes live. Buyers who saved a search for a car like yours get an email, and they message you through us. You agree the price with the buyer, and the buyer pays you.

Are you a car dealer?

No. We are a matchmaking service. We do not buy, sell, or hold cars, and we never handle the money. The sale is between you and the buyer.

Is it free?

Yes. Listing is free, and buyers browse free with no account.

How do buyers contact me?

Through us. A buyer's message reaches you by email, and your email address is never shown. A message with a link or scam words is held for our team. Your phone number shows only to a buyer who proves their email with a code, and every number shown is logged.

Do you list prestige and luxury cars?

Yes. Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Lexus, Land Rover, Volvo, Tesla, and every other prestige make. Describe the exact variant, options, and service history. Buyers of these cars ask about all three.

How much is my car worth?

What a buyer will pay depends on the exact variant, year, kilometres, options, condition, and history. Compare cars like yours for sale, then set your price. A complete logbook and both keys help.

Can I sell a car with finance owing?

Yes. Money owing on a car is recorded on the PPSR, and a buyer will want it cleared at settlement. Ask your lender for a payout figure before you list. A common approach is for the buyer to pay the lender the payout figure and pay you the balance. This is general guidance, not financial advice.

How do I know a payment is real?

Wait until the money shows as cleared in your own bank account before you hand over the keys or the papers. A screenshot or an emailed receipt is not money. Scamwatch has more on vehicle sale scams.

Can I list my car from ChatGPT?

Yes. Instant Cash Cars works with ChatGPT and other AI assistants. Your assistant can draft the listing, add photos, and send it to our team for review, once you prove your email with a code. Buyers can search the cars for sale the same way.

What documents will a buyer ask for?

Photo ID, proof of ownership such as your registration papers, the service history, and both keys. If finance is owing, the lender's payout figure.

Which areas of Australia do you cover?

All of Australia: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Canberra, Newcastle, Wollongong, Hobart, Darwin, and every regional area. Sellers and buyers can be in any state or territory.

Can businesses list cars?

Yes. Sole traders, companies, and fleets can list, as business sellers.

What is the best way to sell my car in Australia?

It depends on the car and on your time. A private ad can reach the highest price, but your car and often your number go public, and you carry the payment risk. A dealer trade-in is fast, but it usually pays the least, and only as credit against another car. A matched sale through a service like ours aims at the private-sale price with less exposure: the listing is checked, matching buyers are told, and messages come through us. You still deal with the buyer directly.

How fast can I sell my car?

It depends on the car and the price. A well-priced late-model car with full photos and history draws enquiries fastest. Listing takes minutes, and our team checks it before it goes live.

Can I sell my car without showing my phone number?

Yes. Buyers message you through us, and your number shows only to a buyer who proves their email with a code. You choose whether to add a number at all.

How do I avoid scams when selling privately?

The common risks are fake payment receipts, bounced transfers, overpayment refund tricks, and strangers who want the car before the money clears. The more the car is worth, the more each one costs. Meet buyers in daylight, check the money has cleared in your own account before you hand over anything, and never refund an overpayment.

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