carsales trade-in

Turn your old car into a new one

Unlock an upfront trade-in offer towards your next car on carsales
carsales Trade-in
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How it works

1. Get a trade-in offer in minutes

2. Shop with your trade-in applied

3. Lock it in and drive away

1. Get a trade-in offer in minutes
Enter your car details to receive an upfront trade-in offer set by carsales. Not just an estimate
2. Shop with your trade-in appliedBrowse cars to see how your offer can be applied, and unlock dealer bonuses if available
3. Lock it in and drive awayTest drive your next car while the dealer inspects yours. Accept the deal and you’re set!

Why trade-in this way?

Convenience
Convenience
Skip the dealer hopping. Get an online offer in minutes
Value
Value
Get an offer that competes with typical dealer estimates
Confidence
Confidence
Get paid what you're offered, not just an estimate
Trust
Trust
Trade only with carsales accredited dealer partners

Frequently asked questions

carsales trade-in makes upgrading your car simple and transparent. When you buy a new car from a participating dealer, you’ll receive a set trade-in price for your current car, giving you clarity and confidence throughout the buying process.
Your trade-in is completed directly with a participating dealer through carsales, ensuring a smooth and trusted process from valuation through to purchase.
Once you receive your carsales trade-in offer, you can use your set price when purchasing a new car from a participating dealer. The dealer will confirm the details of your vehicle and finalise the trade-in as part of your new car purchase, making the process straightforward and hassle-free.
When you trade in through carsales, you’ll receive a set price for your car that’s calculated upfront and honoured by participating dealers. This gives you confidence and certainty when shopping for your next brand-new car, with the convenience of knowing your trade-in value before you buy.
Your trade-in value is calculated using market data, vehicle details you provide, and pricing insights from participating dealers. This helps ensure your offer reflects current market conditions and delivers a fair, competitive set price.
carsales trade-in offers are based on the accuracy of the information you provide about your vehicle’s condition, history, and specifications. The offer is honoured by participating dealers, subject to a final confirmation that your car matches the details submitted.
If you change your mind, you’re not obligated to proceed with the trade-in. You can choose not to move forward, giving you flexibility while you consider your options.
A trade-in offer may be adjusted if, upon inspection, your vehicle’s condition, odo, or specifications differ from the information originally provided. This ensures the final value accurately reflects the car being traded in.
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