The InstantCashCar Blog
Real-world advice for selling cars in Victoria — covering paperwork, prices, condition, finance and everything in between.
Articles
- How to Sell a Car Without a Roadworthy Certificate in Victoria — Yes, you can sell a car without a roadworthy certificate in Victoria — but the process depends on whether the car is still registered or not. Here's what you actually need to do.
- Can You Sell an Unregistered Car in Victoria? — Selling an unregistered car in Victoria is perfectly legal — you just need to follow the right steps to protect yourself and hand it over cleanly.
- How to Sell a Car with Finance Owing in Australia — You can sell a car that still has finance on it — but you can't just pocket the money and walk away. The debt needs to be cleared first, and here's exactly how to do it.
- What Documents Do You Need to Sell a Car in Victoria? — Selling a car in Victoria comes with a short but important list of paperwork. Miss any of it and you could stay on the hook for the car long after it's gone.
- How Much Is My Car Worth? A Realistic Guide for 2026 — Getting a realistic figure for your car in 2026 means understanding what different buyers will actually pay — not what similar listings are asking for.
- What to Do with a Car That's Not Worth Repairing — When the mechanic's quote is bigger than the car's worth, you've got a decision to make. Here are your real options — and which one usually makes the most sense.
- How to Get Rid of a Dead Car in Your Driveway — A dead car in your driveway doesn't have to cost you money to remove. Here's how to get paid to have it taken away — and avoid the traps.
- Hail Damaged Car? Here's What It's Actually Worth — Hail damage can wipe 30–50% off a car's value overnight. Here's what you're actually dealing with, what insurers do, and what options you have.
- Selling a Deceased Estate Car in Victoria — What You Need to Know — Selling a car from a deceased estate in Victoria requires specific steps — probate, VicRoads transfer, and the right documentation. Here's what to expect.
- Should You Sell Your Car Privately or to a Dealer? — Private sales pay more, but they cost time and come with risk. Dealers are quick but offer less. Here's how to work out which option makes sense for your car and situation.
- What Actually Happens to Your Car After You Sell It to a Wrecker? — After a wrecker picks up your car, it goes through a surprisingly detailed process. Here's exactly what happens — from draining fluids to crushing the shell.
- How Scrap Metal Prices Affect What Your Car Is Worth — The price of steel on the global market flows directly into what you'll be offered for a dead or damaged car. Here's the connection — and what it means for your quote.
- The Most Common Cars We Buy in Melbourne (And What We Pay) — From Toyota Corollas to Ford Rangers, here are the cars we buy most often in Melbourne — with honest price ranges and what affects what we pay.
- Written Off Cars Explained: Statutory vs Repairable Write-Offs in Victoria — Not all write-offs are equal. A statutory write-off can never be registered again. A repairable write-off can be — but it takes effort. Here's what you need to know.
- How to Cancel Your Car Registration in Victoria — Cancelling your car registration in Victoria is a straightforward process through myVicRoads. Here's how to do it, what you'll get back, and when you need to do it.
- Can You Sell a Car Without the Keys? — A missing key doesn't mean you're stuck with the car. Here's what selling without keys looks like, what it costs you in value, and who'll buy it.
- How to Sell a Flood Damaged Car in Victoria — Flood damage is one of the most destructive things that can happen to a car. Here's what your options are, what it's worth, and how to sell it legally in Victoria.
- Selling a Car That Failed Its Roadworthy — Your Options — A failed roadworthy doesn't mean you're stuck. Here's what your options actually are — and when it makes sense to fix vs when you should just sell as-is.
- Is It Worth Fixing a Car Before Selling It? — Spend $1,500 on repairs, get $1,000 back in the sale price. It happens all the time. Here's how to work out whether fixing your car before selling actually makes financial sense.
- Cash for Cars vs Trading In at a Dealership — Which Pays More? — Dealers make trade-ins sound convenient. Cash-for-cars buyers make them sound undervalued. Here's who's right — and when each option actually makes sense.