Car24 guides & resources
Straightforward guides for Australian buyers and sellers — pricing, paperwork, inspections and ownership costs, written in plain English with local rules and AUD figures.
PaperworkRego transfer in NSW: what the buyer and seller each have to do
Who lodges the transfer, the 14-day deadline, what stamp duty costs, and why the seller should submit a notice of disposal the same day.
Updated 14 January 2026 · 5 min read
- Paperwork
Transferring registration in Victoria: roadworthy, forms and duty
Victoria requires a roadworthy certificate for most private sales. Here is who supplies it, how long it lasts, and how the transfer is lodged.
14 January 2026 · 5 min read
- Buying
PPSR checks explained: the $2 step that protects a $30,000 purchase
What a PPSR certificate actually reveals, what it does not, and how to read the result before you transfer money for a used car.
12 January 2026 · 4 min read
- Buying
The 15-minute used car inspection checklist
A practical walk-around for private buyers: what to look at cold, what to listen for on the drive, and the findings worth walking away from.
10 January 2026 · 6 min read
- Selling
How to price your car so it sells in two weeks
Use live listings, not guesswork: how to build a realistic price band from comparable cars and where to sit inside it.
8 January 2026 · 5 min read
- Selling
Private sale vs trade-in: what the difference actually costs you
Trade-in is faster and simpler; private sale usually pays more. Here is how to work out whether the gap is worth the effort.
6 January 2026 · 4 min read
- Electric
Buying a used electric car in Australia: battery, range and running costs
How to judge battery health, what real-world range looks like in Australian conditions, and what charging actually costs at home.
4 January 2026 · 6 min read
- Paperwork
Roadworthy and safety certificates: the rules in every state
Victoria, Queensland and the ACT require a certificate for most private sales. NSW, WA, SA, TAS and NT work differently — here is the short version.
2 January 2026 · 5 min read
- Buying
The best used first cars in Australia under $15,000
Cheap to insure, cheap to service, and safe enough for a new driver — the models that consistently make sense as a first car.
28 December 2025 · 6 min read
- Reviews
Ute buyer's guide: HiLux, Ranger, D-MAX and Triton compared
Australia's best-selling utes on the used market: what each is strong at, what wears out, and what to check on an ex-work vehicle.
20 December 2025 · 7 min read
- Ownership
What a car really costs to run in Australia each year
Registration, CTP, insurance, fuel, servicing, tyres and depreciation — a realistic annual budget for a typical used car.
15 December 2025 · 5 min read
- Selling
Selling your car online safely: scams, payments and test drives
The common scams in Australian private car sales, how to handle test drives, and which payment methods are actually final.
10 December 2025 · 5 min read