Car Social Australia

Let's find the Perfect Buyer for You.

If you’re trying to sell your use car privately, and haven’t had any luck, or you may not want to put up with all the tyre kickers, time wasters and especially scammers. We can make the selling process of your car easier, so give us a call on 0434 769 446 and we are happy to discuss.

About Us

We have over 30 years experience in the new and used car market in Australia. Primarily, we have spent the last 20 years selling cars through classified websites such as carsales.com.au, drive.com.au and discountusedcars.com.au.

My phone number is 0487-678-787 and my name is Con Lagos.

Factors That Impact The Value of Your Car When Selling.

In Australia, cars drop in value by an average of 14% each year in their first three years (according to consumer watchdog Choice.) With the price of used cars varying, it is important that you know what effects the value of your car at the time you are selling.

Age of car
Make & model of the car
Kilometres on the car
Car service history & the presence of an up to date logbook
Car damage history (IE accidents, hail or flood damage, scuffs & scraps)
Colour of the car
Car features (Internal & external)
Providing at least two (2) keys for the car
Market conditions at time of selling. (IE availability, demand etc.)

Hand tips when selling

Are you thinking of selling your car? It is important to prepare your vehicle to ensure you can achieve the best possible price. Following are a few pointers to consider.

Clean both the interior and exterior, don’t forget those hard to get at areas IE:~ door and boot openings and the corners of the console etc. Also ensure all odours have been removed especially evidence of a smoker or pets (including fur)
Make sure the servicing is up to date and the service book is stamped and, in the vehicle.
Taking clear photos of both the interior and exterior of the vehicle.
Have all keys to the vehicle available for the potential buyer.
Have a current copy of the registration papers.

Remember presenting a well-cared for vehicle to a potential buyer will help you to achieve a positive outcome…

Handy tips on Buying

When buying a car, it’s always important to cover off the following things:

Make sure the car you are buying has not been written off, stolen or have finance owing on it. You can purchase a PPSR report for $2 online.

Make sure if you’re buying a car from at Car Dealer or privately there is a roadworthy certificate supplied, otherwise you will not be able to transfer the vehicle into your name.

Always allow for stamp duty and transfer fees if it’s not already included in the cost by a dealer or private seller.

Always get a quote on insurance for the car before you collect the vehicle, so you are aware what the costs will be to insure.

Feel free to get the car inspected by any reputable mechanic or via services, such as the RACV, NRMA, RACQ or your state equivalent organisation.

Used Car Prices

Used vehicle prices have fallen about 13 per cent after peaking last year, giving buyers a chance to snap up a bargain.

Australians turned to buying second hand cars in droves over the past couple of years after a supply shortage in new cars

“The value of used cars will continue to come crashing down. The used car landscape, especially the new car landscape, is probably as healthy as it has been for the last three years,”

“During the pandemic, it was crazy and we saw used car prices rise 20 to 30 per cent, purely because there were no new options.”

CarCity Property Manager Ari Herzog said they were seeing a fall across both of their sites in Melbourne and Sydney.

“It’s certainly come down lots compared to during COVID,” he said.

There was a shortage and lack of supply but now they are being largely resolved. There’s an increase in supply and lack of demand.”

Source:~ Director of Content at Drive.com.au James Ward on 9News

Moody’s Analytics projects that used-vehicle prices will fall through 2023 as the supply of vehicles increases and demand slows. As a caution, Ms Noro said the risks to the forecast “are weighted toward the downside.” – 16 July 2023

If you are in the market to sell you current vehicle, contact us and we will obtain a free, no obligation buy price for you.

Why Isn’t My Car Selling?

If you’ve been trying to sell your car and haven’t had any luck, here’s one of the possible reasons why.

Due to cost of living increases, there is an oversupply of vehicles in the used car market. It was only several weeks ago, that there was roughly 211,000 cars listed for sale on carsales.com.au, and if you have have a look today there is now over 215,000. That equates to nearly 2,000 unit increase per week.

By far, the biggest segment that has been affected is dual cab Utes. Finally, the several thousand of outstanding orders on the new next generation Ford Ranger are starting to be delivered. This means… many people who are taking delivery of the new Ranger are trading in their old vehicle.