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Buying Guides·Updated 11/02/2026 18:13:46·3 min read
How to Avoid Scams on Facebook Marketplace & Gumtree
Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree are popular for private used-car sales in Australia, but they also attract scams like “too-cheap” bait listings, fake profiles, deposit requests, cloned plates, and doctored service history or odometer claims. This guide lists the most common scam patterns and gives a practical safety process: request VIN/rego early, run a PPSR/REVS check, verify the seller and photos, inspect the car and VIN in person, and never pay anything before viewing and confirming documents.
Buying Guides·Updated 11/02/2026 18:16:23·5 min read
How to Negotiate Used Car Prices (Scripts & Real Examples)
This guide shows how to negotiate used car prices in Australia using facts, not emotion. It explains what really drives pricing, how to build leverage with PPSR/REVS and valuation data, and gives ready-to-use negotiation scripts for common situations (rego expiry, cosmetic damage, firm sellers, “no low-ballers”) so you can make a fair offer and close confidently.
Buying Guides·Updated 11/02/2026 18:18:48·3 min read
Top 10 Red Flags When Inspecting a Used Car (Avoid These Cars)
Most serious used-car problems leave early warning signs. This guide lists the top 10 red flags Aussie buyers should check during an inspection — from VIN mismatches and sellers refusing VIN/rego details, to below-market pricing, fresh paint or panel mismatch, warning-light issues, wet engine bays, odometer inconsistencies, evasive seller answers, cold-start problems, and pressure for cash-only or rushed deals. If any appear, it’s usually safest to walk away.
Buying Guides·Updated 11/02/2026 18:23:17·3 min read
50-Point Used Car Inspection Checklist (Printable)
A printable 50-point used car inspection checklist for Australian buyers, covering identity and paperwork, exterior/bodywork, engine bay, underbody, interior/electronics, and a structured test-drive review. Use it on your phone or print it out to catch common red flags early, then confirm risk factors with a PPSR/REVS check and a full report before committing to a purchase.
Buying Guides·Updated 11/02/2026 18:26:09·4 min read
How to Buy a Used Car Privately in Australia (Complete Step-by-Step Guide)
Buying a used car privately in Australia can save money, but it also increases risk. This step-by-step guide shows how to buy safely: run a PPSR/REVS check first, verify the seller and documents, inspect the car in daylight, test drive properly, review service history and odometer patterns, use an AUCN report for valuation and risk signals, negotiate with facts, and complete payment and rego transfer securely.