Used Cars in Australia

4,513 used cars across Australia, ranked by local votes. Pick a city to narrow it down.

Showing 261–280 of 4,513

Sydney · Takes quote requests

Penrith Nissan

By appointment only · Penrith · NSW 2750

Providing the customer services through Sales, finance, parts and fleet services with maximum value for money on this side of Sydney! We sell new, demo and used Nissan cars at affordable rates.

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Sydney · Takes quote requests

Phil Gilbert Toyota: Croydon

By appointment only · Croydon · NSW 2132

We have a comprehensive range of new and used vehicles positioned over Croydon and Lidcombe on Parramatta Road. See Phil Gilbert Toyota for genuine servicing, insurance, finance and a great range of…

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Sydney · Takes quote requests

Phil Gilbert Toyota: Lidcombe

By appointment only · Lidcombe · NSW 2141

Phil Gilbert Toyota - The Only Name You Need to Know At Phil Gilbert Toyota we carry an extensive range of Toyota and non-Toyota certified vehicles at both our Lidcombe and Croydon dealerships. We…

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Melbourne · Takes quote requests

Quality Car Centre

556 High Street Rd · Mount Waverley · VIC 3149

Quality Car Centre Mount Waverley is a well-established and respected Melbourne motor car dealer with 25 years experience in the automotive field. Quality Car Centre simply sells good quality,…

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Melbourne · Takes quote requests

Rapid Car Wreckers

By appointment only · Dandenong · VIC 3175

Rapid Car Wreckers offers instant cash quotes for all types, makes and models of cars and trucks. Being a car wrecker the condition of the car and mileage of the car does not matter at all, as they…

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Adelaide · Takes quote requests

Reynella Subaru

By appointment only · Reynella · SA 5161

Reynella Subaru offers a premium range of Subaru passenger vehicles and SUV's. The range includes the ever popular Forester, Outback, XV, Liberty, Impreza and of course the weapon of mass seduction,…

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Gold Coast · Takes quote requests

Riviera Motors

By appointment only · Southport · QLD 4215

Looking for reliable car dealer Southport Gold Coast? Riviera Motors offers premium used cars in Southport Gold Coast. Visit us today or Call 0420 269 957.

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Perth · Takes quote requests

Rockingham Mazda

By appointment only · Rockingham · WA 6168

Our friendly knowledgeable staff is serious about bringing new and established clients the very best customer service for their special automotive purchase. We offer the best finance options to suit…

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Adelaide · Takes quote requests

Sell My Car: Adelaide

By appointment only · Wingfield · SA 5013

Sellmycar is a vehicle buying service backed by Cox Enterprises, a global business with over 50 years experience in the automotive industry. We purchase your vehicle directly from you, offering a…

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Melbourne · Takes quote requests

Sell My Car: Altona

By appointment only · Altona North · VIC 3025

Sellmycar is a vehicle buying service backed by Cox Enterprises, a global business with over 50 years experience in the automotive industry. We purchase your vehicle directly from you, offering a…

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Sydney · Takes quote requests

Sell My Car: Arncliffe

By appointment only · Arncliffe · NSW 2205

Sellmycar is a vehicle buying service backed by Cox Enterprises, a global business with over 50 years experience in the automotive industry. We purchase your vehicle directly from you, offering a…

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Brisbane · Takes quote requests

Sell My Car: Beenleigh

By appointment only · Beenleigh · QLD 4207

Sellmycar is a vehicle buying service backed by Cox Enterprises, a global business with over 50 years experience in the automotive industry. We purchase your vehicle directly from you, offering a…

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Melbourne · Takes quote requests

Sell My Car: Boxhill

By appointment only · Box Hill · VIC 3128

Sellmycar is a vehicle buying service backed by Cox Enterprises, a global business with over 50 years experience in the automotive industry. We purchase your vehicle directly from you, offering a…

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Brisbane · Takes quote requests

Sell My Car: Brisbane

By appointment only · Eagle Farm · QLD 4009

Sellmycar is a vehicle buying service backed by Cox Enterprises, a global business with over 50 years experience in the automotive industry. We purchase your vehicle directly from you, offering a…

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Melbourne · Takes quote requests

Sell My Car: Coburg

By appointment only · Coburg · VIC 3058

Sellmycar is a vehicle buying service backed by Cox Enterprises, a global business with over 50 years experience in the automotive industry. We purchase your vehicle directly from you, offering a…

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Melbourne · Takes quote requests

Sell My Car: Dandenong

By appointment only · Dandenong · VIC 3175

Sellmycar is a vehicle buying service backed by Cox Enterprises, a global business with over 50 years experience in the automotive industry. We purchase your vehicle directly from you, offering a…

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User guide to Used Cars

Since the invention of cars, it has played a vital part of our transportation. It has been the only means of commuting from one place to another in short span of time. As a result, this made the transportation of people and goods to longer distances easier faster and less stressful. Cars came into being and they have emerged as one of the basic necessities for most of those individuals who can afford to possess a car. Furthermore, both the society and the economy continue to grow because of cars. However, buying a new car or a dream car seems too expensive for most of us.

Considering the expense of new cars, buying a used car can be the most efficient way to save money. It is also a good way to avoid unscrupulous dealers and private owners. In buying a used car, you need to ensure that you are getting a car worth every buck you pay for. With so much to know about used cars, many individuals get home and find out that the vehicle they purchased is not nearly as well maintained as they were led to believe. Because of this, you need to be patient and wise before finalizing the deal.

You can purchase a used car from a car dealer, a company, government department or a private individual. Before agreeing to purchase the used car, the state road authority can inform you if the car has been reported stolen written off or has caveats such as unpaid car payments. It will confirm the owner, whether the registration is current and the amount of stamp duty (tax) payable.
In looking for a used car, it is important to find out as much as possible the condition of the car during test drive. It is also wise if you would have a mechanic with you in checking the vehicle's condition. By taking the car for a test drive, you can ensure that it is fully capable of performing everything what a car should.

The most important thing about buying a used car is that you know everything about the history of the car, including:

  • The number of previous owners
  • If the car was ever involved in an accident
  • Any previous mechanical problems
  • The maintenance history of the car

You should also consider that there are used cars to avoid such as:

  • Police cars, fleet cars, or taxis
  • Used station wagons
  • Used trucks or commercial vans
  • Models that have gone completely out of production
  • Cars with engines that have been modified
  • Sports cars with racing modifications
  • Very new used cars
  • Old vehicles with very low mileage
  • Any car that has been in a wreck
  • Possibly stolen vehicles
  • Previously salvaged vehicles
  • Cars that have been recalled for defective parts
  • Pre-1992 vehicles with defective air conditioners

Buying a used car gives you a large benefit because you can often get a great deal while, in many cases, the car you buy may even be relatively new. Always remember, the most common car-buying mistakes made do involve the purchase of used cars. When you have a good idea of what kind of car best fits your needs and budget, you can begin your research on used cars.