Instant Offer™

Sell hassle-free to an accredited dealer in as fast as 24 hours
Exclusions apply. See the Instant Offer T&Cs 
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Instant Offers are obligation-free and sent in minutes. Sell in as fast as 24 hours to our accredited dealers.
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No need to detail the car, get a roadworthy or buy a car from the dealer.
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Powered by our exclusive pricing data, 83% of Instant Offers are priced higher than a trade-in.
How Instant Offer™ works
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Enter your car details to get an obligation-free Instant Offer™. Accept the offer within 7 days.
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2.
Schedule an inspection with the official local dealerYour official local dealer will contact you to schedule an inspection at the dealership or at homeHome inspection and collection only available at participating dealers.
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Finalise the details and get paid the next business day
Hand over the keys and receive payment to your chosen account.
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Why Instant Offer™

Transparent

Your Instant Offer is valid for 7 days and you receive the price as long as your car matches the description you provided.

No nuisance calls

Your contact details are only shared with the dealer if you accept the Instant Offer. No unnecessary calls from anyone.

Stamp of approval

Instant Offer dealers are vetted and accredited by carsales to deliver a high standard of service to you.
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Frequently asked questions

1. Tell us about your car Provide us with the details of your car via the form at the top of this page. The info we’ll ask for includes:
  • Make, model, badge and build year (it’s important to get these details right so we can accurately quote you.)
  • The cars condition, service history and if the car is under finance
  • Kilometres on the car’s odometer
  • The registration plate
  • Your suburb and post code (so we can find you the closest buyer)
2. We’ll provide you with an Instant OfferOnce you’ve completed the questions, we’ll ask you to login, or create an account. Then, we’ll provide you with an Instant Offer on the spot (in most cases). From this point you have 7 days to accept it. If you’d like to proceed, follow the links to accept your Instant Offer.
3. The buyer will call you to arrange an inspectionOnce you accept the offer, we’ll send the details of your car along with your contact details to the buyer. They’ll give you a call to arrange a time and location to inspect the car. The inspection can take place at the buyer’s premises or your preferred location using a mobile inspector (subject to availability).
4. The car will be inspectedWhen you meet with the buyer/inspector, they’ll have a look at your car and the details you’ve provided.You can anticipate the inspector having a look at some of the following:
  • Confirming the build year supplied is correct
  • Condition of the car inside and out matches the description you provided to carsales
  • The service history
  • Kms on the odometer
  • The engine bay and underneath the car
Once the inspection is complete (presuming the car meets the conditions in the Instant Offer description and our T&Cs), the buyer will confirm the purchase price and complete the paperwork to purchase the car.You can leave the car with the buyer on the day or arrange another day to drop off the car.
5. The buyer will arrange paymentThe buyer will confirm the bank account you’d like the funds transferred to and arrange the payment. The funds typically arrive within 24 hours of the car being handed over.
We’re here to help!This is a service back by carsales with the help of our trusted buyer network. If you have any questions or concerns, we want to hear from you. The easiest way to contact us is via the chat feature on this page. Look for this icon on the bottom right of the page.
carsales has partnered with reputable wholesale buyers nationwide who are interested in buying cars directly. Our official buyers are licensed motor vehicle dealers who generally purchase cars to sell through a dealership.
carsales matches you with an official buyer, located close by, for a quick and easy sale.
Instant Offer is a quick and hassle-free alternative to the traditional way of selling your car and the process can usually be completed in 24 hours.
Instant Offer benefits:
  • Receive an obligation-free Instant Offer in minutes
  • No haggling with private buyers
  • Drop off your car or have it picked up
  • Get paid the next business day
The Instant Offer is calculated using live market data, based on the recent sale of similar cars. This data is collected through the carsales network and other sources, including redbook.com.au.
Instant Offer™ is not available for all cars. Exclusions apply.
The official buyer will honour the Instant Offer provided that the car matches the description provided and meets the Instant Offer conditions. The conditions checked by the official buyer during inspection include but are not limited to the following:
  • The car must meet our fair wear and tear damage assessment, applicable to both the interior and exterior of the car.
  • The car has complete service records. This can be either complete log books or complete service receipts. If you do not have these but your car has been kept up to date, you can check with your service provider to see if they can provide them to you.
  • The car is free from mechanical issues.
  • The car is free from rust.
  • The car has no illegal modifications.
  • The car has a clean title history (i.e., it does not have finance owing).
  • The car has not been written off.
If your car does not meet some or all of the conditions, the official buyer may adjust the price using carsales’ pricing guidelines, or choose not to proceed. Instant Offer Terms and Conditions apply.
After you’ve accepted your Instant Offer, an official buyer will contact you to schedule an inspection and choose a location that works for you. The official buyer’s contact details are displayed on the acceptance page if you’d like to contact them directly.
You will receive confirmation of your Instant Offer via email. This will be followed by a call from an official buyer to schedule an inspection time with you. You can choose whether to take your car to the official buyer's location or have your car inspected at your preferred location using our mobile inspection service (where available).
  • At the time of your inspection make sure you have proof of car ownership, service and repair history documents, all sets of keys for the car and your driver’s licence available.
  • If your car is currently under finance, you’ll need to speak with your lending financial institution and ask them to provide a letter detailing the payout figure outstanding on the loan.
Once the inspection is complete, the official buyer will confirm the Instant Offer price with you and help you complete the transfer of ownership documents, as well as finalise payment for your car.
Please bring the following items with you when handing the car over to the official buyer:
  • Proof of car ownership (e.g. a registration renewal letter in your name)
  • Service history documents (and repair receipts if applicable)
  • All sets of keys for the car
  • Your driver’s licence
  • If your car is currently under finance, speak with your lending financial institution and ask them to provide a letter detailing the payout figure outstanding on the loan. Please bring this letter to your appointment.
You can change your mind and decide not to sell after you’ve accepted your Instant Offer. You are under no obligation to sell until you sign the sale of contract. You may instead decide to list your car privately on carsales.
In rare cases, an Instant Offer may be adjusted after the official buyer has inspected the car. Below are some reasons why this might happen:
  • Incorrect car: carefully check that you have selected the correct make, model and badge for your car.
  • Incorrect build year: check that the build year and month for your car is correct
  • Incomplete history: make sure your service history is up to date and you don’t have any missing logbooks or stamps. Please note: if you have the service receipts but no logbooks, talk to the official buyer about this.
  • Paint or body damage: consider dents, heavy scrapes, stains and rust when completing the condition report.
  • Components missing or not working: an example of this is the electric window not working.
  • Illegal modification.

What our customers say

David P
Invited
4 Mar 2026
The CarSales instant offer process was super easyThe CarSales instant offer process was very smooth. We got the best offer on the car, much better than the trade in offer, and we skipped all the stress that goes with selling a car privately
Stephen
Invited
6 Mar 2026
Carsales - Instant Offer - Definitely Worth It.I went to carsales.com.au and completed an online form to receive an instant offer on my vehicle. The information came through with a satisfactory offer. Upper and lower offer had a $2,000 price difference. I received a telephone call at 8.30am for an appointment at 12noon. By 12.30pm, after the ins…
Tony
Invited
3 Mar 2026
First time using Carsales instant offer…First time using Carsales instant offer and found the whole experience seem less and easy. The offer was very reasonable and hassle free. Funds were in my account within 24 hours and they arranged for my car to be collected. Very happy with entire experience
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