Want to sell your car without advertising it privately, waiting for buyers or arranging transport yourself? Cash For Car Melbourne buys vehicles across Melbourne and can provide a quote based on the actual car you have, not a one-size-fits-all price.

Tell us the make, model, year, kilometres, condition and pickup suburb. We consider running used cars as well as older, damaged, unregistered and non-running vehicles. If you are happy with the offer, we can then arrange the next steps for the sale and vehicle collection.

Get a Car Valuation Based on Your Vehicle

A useful quote starts with accurate vehicle information. Two cars of the same model can have very different values depending on their age, kilometres, condition, specification and what work they need.

When assessing a car, the details that can affect the offer include:

Make, model, year and variant – including engine, transmission and trim where known.
Kilometres travelled – together with service history where it is available.
Mechanical condition – whether the vehicle starts, drives and has known engine, gearbox, cooling or electrical faults.
Body and interior condition – including accident, hail, water, fire or cosmetic damage.
Registration status – whether the vehicle is registered, unregistered or no longer intended for road use.
Keys and ownership information – including whether keys are available and whether there are any finance or ownership issues that need to be discussed.
Pickup location and access – especially if the vehicle does not roll, steer or start.

Clear photos can also help us understand the vehicle before collection. The more accurate the information you provide, the more useful the initial quote can be.

What Cars Do We Buy?

The Cash For Cars service is for owners who want to sell a vehicle directly rather than list it privately. We consider a broad range of passenger and light commercial vehicles, including:

Running used cars that are no longer needed
Older and high-kilometre vehicles
Cars with mechanical or electrical faults
Accident-damaged and non-running vehicles
Unregistered or unwanted cars
Utes, 4WDs and light vans

If your main need is to dispose of an end-of-life vehicle, see our Scrap Car Removal Melbourne service. If the vehicle needs collection rather than a sale-focused assessment, see Car Removal Melbourne.

How the Cash For Cars Process Works

Send us the vehicle details. Provide the make, model, year, kilometres, condition, registration status and pickup suburb. Photos are helpful for damaged vehicles.
Receive a quote. We assess the information you provide and explain the offer for your car.
Decide whether to accept. There is no obligation to proceed simply because you requested a quote.
Confirm the sale details. If you accept, we confirm the vehicle, ownership information, payment method and collection requirements.
Arrange pickup. Collection can be organised from an accessible home, workplace or other agreed location.

Will the Quote Change When the Car Is Collected?

The initial quote is based on the information you give us. If the vehicle matches the description, photos and condition provided, there should not be a surprise simply because the tow truck arrives.

A quote may need to be reviewed if important details were missing or the vehicle is materially different from what was described — for example, major accident damage, missing components, a different model or variant, or a vehicle that cannot be accessed or moved as expected.

If you are unsure about a fault or damaged area, tell us before accepting the offer. It is better to clarify the condition up front than create confusion at pickup.

What Information Should I Have Ready?

You can usually get a more useful quote if you have the following information available:

Vehicle make, model, year and variant
Approximate kilometres
Registration number or VIN if available
Whether the vehicle starts, drives, rolls and steers
Known engine, transmission, electrical or cooling faults
Accident, hail, water or fire damage
Whether keys are available
Whether the vehicle is registered or unregistered
Any finance, ownership or written-off status that may affect the sale
Pickup suburb and any access restrictions

Selling a Registered Vehicle in Victoria

If you are selling a registered Victorian vehicle, the transfer and disposal details still need to be handled correctly. VicRoads says a seller must notify it within 14 days of selling a registered vehicle and complete the notice of disposal with the buyer's details.

Requirements can differ depending on registration status and the type of sale, so check the current VicRoads selling-a-vehicle guidance if you are unsure what applies to your vehicle.

How Is Payment Handled?

Payment method and timing are confirmed as part of the accepted offer. The phrase cash for cars is commonly used for direct vehicle-buying services, but the actual payment method must follow the rules that apply to the transaction.

In Victoria, vehicles acquired as scrap metal are subject to specific scrap-metal payment rules. Cash payments for scrap metal are prohibited; permitted methods include electronic funds transfer or a non-transferable cheque. If your vehicle is being acquired as scrap, the payment arrangement will reflect those requirements.

You can read the current Consumer Affairs Victoria scrap-metal requirements for more information.

Why Sell Directly Instead of Advertising the Car Privately?

Private selling can work well for some vehicles, but it can also involve advertising costs, repeated messages, inspections, test drives and negotiations with people who never complete the purchase.

A direct vehicle sale can be useful when you value convenience, have a car that is difficult to sell privately, need collection arranged, or simply prefer to deal with one buyer from quote through to handover.

If your vehicle is a normal used car and you specifically want information about selling to a used-vehicle buyer, see our Used Car Buyers Melbourne page.

Melbourne Pickup and Service Coverage

We service Melbourne and surrounding areas. Pickup availability depends on the vehicle, suburb, access and scheduling, so the quickest way to confirm collection is to include the pickup suburb when requesting your quote.

You can also view our Melbourne service-area locations for more information about the areas we cover.

Cash For Cars Melbourne FAQs

Do you buy cars that are still running?

Yes. The service is not limited to scrap or non-running cars. Running used vehicles, older cars and vehicles that are simply no longer needed can all be considered.

Can I get a quote for an unregistered car?

Yes. Tell us that the vehicle is unregistered when requesting the quote and include its current location and whether it can be driven, rolled and steered.

Do you buy damaged or non-running cars?

Yes. Describe the damage or known fault as accurately as possible and include photos where practical. If the car cannot roll, steer or start, tell us so the collection requirements can be assessed.

How is my car's value calculated?

The assessment can consider the exact make and model, year, kilometres, mechanical and body condition, registration status, demand for that vehicle and the practical requirements for collecting it.

Can the offer change after I accept it?

The offer is based on the information supplied. If the vehicle is materially different from the description, the quote may need to be reviewed. Providing accurate details and photos helps avoid that situation.

How quickly can the car be collected?

Collection timing depends on the pickup suburb, vehicle condition, access and availability. Same-day collection may be available for some bookings, but we confirm the actual pickup window with you rather than promising a time before the vehicle details are known.

Does "cash for cars" mean I will always be paid in physical cash?

No. Cash for cars is a common name for direct vehicle-buying services. The payment method depends on the transaction and applicable Victorian requirements. Vehicles acquired as scrap metal cannot be paid for in cash.

What happens after I accept the quote?

We confirm the vehicle and seller details, payment method and pickup requirements, then arrange collection at an agreed accessible location.

Request a Cash For Cars Quote

Ready to find out what your vehicle may be worth? Send us the make, model, year, kilometres, condition and pickup suburb. If the car is damaged or non-running, include a short description and photos if possible.

You can use the quote form on this page, visit our online quote page, or call 0478 585 540.

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