How Car24 works

Car24 is an Australian car marketplace where private sellers and dealers list directly to buyers. There are no listing fees, no commission on a sale, and every enquiry goes straight to the seller.

Buying a car

• 1. Filter to the exact car

  Refine by make, model, body type, year, kilometres, fuel, transmission, price and state. Counts update live so you always see how many cars match.

• 2. Contact the seller directly

  Every listing shows the seller's name, suburb and contact details. Call or email to ask about service history and arrange an inspection — no middleman, no lead fees.

• 3. Inspect and check the car

  Inspect in person, take a test drive, confirm the rego and VIN match the paperwork, and run a PPSR check so you know the car isn't written off or under finance.

• 4. Pay and transfer the rego

  Pay only once you have the keys and a signed receipt. Rego transfer rules differ by state — in NSW and VIC the buyer lodges the transfer within 14 days, and stamp duty is paid at the same time.

Selling your car

• 1. Add your car's details

  Enter make, model, build year, odometer in km, transmission, fuel, colour and rego. It takes a couple of minutes in our step-by-step form.

• 2. Add photos and a price

  Upload clear photos of the exterior, interior and odometer, then set your asking price in AUD. Honest photos and kilometres get far more genuine enquiries.

• 3. Create an account and publish

  Sign up with Google or email to publish. Listing your car is free, and you can edit or remove it any time from your account.

Common questions

What does it cost to list?

Nothing. Private listings on Car24 are free to publish and stay live until you mark the car as sold.

Does Car24 handle payment?

No. Buyers and sellers deal with each other directly, so agree on payment in person — a bank transfer confirmed as cleared before the keys change hands is safest.

Which states can I sell in?

All of them — NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT and NT. Buyers filter by state and suburb, so local cars surface first.

Do I need a roadworthy certificate?

It depends on your state. VIC, QLD and the ACT require a roadworthy or safety certificate to transfer a registered car; NSW requires an eSafety check for vehicles over five years old. Check your state road authority before listing.