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Selling Your Car

Selling your car privately can be a daunting and stressful task! Most Aussies don’t have the spare time to create an ad, list it across all of the marketplaces, field texts & calls as well as dodging online scams. Not to mention all of the paperwork and hassle with government lodgement! 1Wheel offers a seamless end-to-end process to help you sell your car and get as much as possible for it in the private market.

  • We list the car for you
  • We handle enquiry calls and texts
  • We identify and report scammers
  • We schedule viewings and test drives based on your availability
  • We handle the tricky negotiations
  • We take care of the vehicle and money transfer

It can be, however a car dealership makes on average 15% gross margin on the used vehicles they buy or trade from the public. This equates to anywhere from $4000 to $15,000+ of lost value for the owner, depending on the make and age of the vehicle.

It is 1Wheels mission to help Australian maximise the true market value of their car, and put that hard earn cash into their back pockets. We believe that the savvy Aussie car owner is happy to wait a little longer to get what their car is worth!

The time it takes a used car to sell depends on various factors including make & model, condition, mileage and most importantly price. The average time it takes to sell a used car in Australia is 45 days, however for some makes and models this can be as low as a week or two!

To find out the average time to sell for your car, reach out!

1Wheel team has access to national market data on things like what vehicles are actually selling for and how long they took to sell. This is the same data that traditional dealerships use to buy and price their used car inventory.

We work with you to arrive at a suitable listing price for your car. You set your reserve price (we won’t annoy you with offers below this price) and ultimately you decide what your car sells for!

No! We gather all of the vehicle and ownership information we need to market the car via a simple e-form. We will ask you about things like service history, modifications, damage, etc. We will even coach you how to take professional looking photos for us to use on our listings. Once we have the details of your car we will generate a PPSR report (at no cost to you) to ensure you car meets our minimum vehicle requirements and isn’t stolen or on the write off register.

You keep possession and keep driving the car throughout the entire process until sold!

Because we are a licensed dealer agent, 1Wheel has made strategic partnerships with dealer only marketplaces such as Autotrader and Carsguide, as well as listing on GumtreeCars. These marketplaces attract over 3million unique visitors per month, resulting in greater exposure for your car and ultimately a better chance of selling.

Quality photos are an essential component of any vehicle listing, helping to capture the attention of prospective buyers and providing a glimpse into the car's features and condition.

1Wheel uses advanced AI technology to transform your car's photos into professional dealership quality photography, helping to increase visibility and ultimately attract more buyers.

Once we have vetted a potential buyer to ensure they are not a tyre kicker and also have the ability to purchase your car financially, we will schedule a viewing with the buyer based on YOUR availability and your desired meeting location (this could be at your home or another chosen location).

Yes. We ask that you remove any exisiting vehicle listings that you have posted on the marketplaces as it can be confusing for buyers if there are multiple listings posted for the one car.

About 1Wheel

A traditional car dealerships business model is focused on buying cars for as cheap as possible (wholesale price) and selling them from their premises for current market price (retail price). Having large yards, expensive showrooms and big teams means a car dealership needs to maintain fat margins to support the enormous overheads they bare on a monthly basis.

1Wheel is an online business committed to helping Australians maximise the true value of their car. We do not buy vehicles, we offer online tools and services to help you buy and sell your car privately. Because we are an online business without the need for big fancy car yards, it means we can keep our fee as low as possible helping you keep your hard earned cash in your back pocket!

We charge 3% on a 'No Sale, No Fee' basis. Listing your car is 100% free, and you only pay if you successfully sell and transfer your car privately using 1Wheel.

No set up fees.
No hidden fees.
No catches.

Of course! 1Wheel is a member of the Motor Trade Association of Western Australia and holds both a Category A & C Motor Dealer License (MD30995) which permits us to act as an agent to facilitate the selling or purchase of any vehicles on behalf of members of the public.

Vehicle Requirements & Eligibility

If your car meets the following criteria, we can sell it!

  • The car value must be greater than $10,000
  • The car must not be stolen or on the write off register
  • The car needs to be of fair wear and tear for its age and mileage
  • The car must be registered and roadworthy
  • The car must represent fair market value
  • The car must have service history

Yes! Once we find a potential buyer, we will help with the money transfers and ensure the loan is paid out in full prior to transferring the car.

For Buyers

Our ethos at 1Wheel is great vehicles at fair market prices and we are selective about the cars we will list.

All vehicles listed with us must meet our strict criteria:

  • Must be registered and roadworthy
  • Must not be stolen or on the write-off register
  • Must be in fair condition for its age and mileage
  • Must represent fair market value
  • Must have service history

Vehicles listed by 1Wheel will be covered by any remaining manufacturers warranty and/or any extended warranties that have been place on the vehicle – if any.

As 1Wheel is not a traditional dealership, no statutory warranty will be provided as a part of the sale, nor will 1Wheel or the seller be liable for any mechanical failures post sale.

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