Be prepared to get
a certificate of roadworthiness, so the vehicle can be transferred
from the previous owners name to yours. Get a garage to check
it over for you to make sure it is mechanically sound. You
will then need to take the certificate, receipt, drivers licence
and passport to the local department of transport. A fee will
be calculated based on the value of the car and the registration
will include a minimum third - party personal insurance.
There are numerous ways to buy a vehicle in Australia,
Listed below are a few hints and tips….
Hostel and Internet Café notice boards.
This is one of the best places to look. A lot of backpackers
sell their vehicles when they have finished their trips especially
in Sydney, Perth and Darwin. Because of this you can pick
a car up at bargain prices usually complete with camping gear.
Car Auctions
Probably the cheapest way to buy a car, but you could do with
some car auction knowledge. You cannot inspect it before you
buy nor drive it, but you could get a bargain.
Backpacker Car Markets.
Head towards Kings Cross in Sydney for Australia's largest
car market. Again you will find that most are travellers selling
their cars before they head home. Here you will get a bargain,
but do try and negotiate a drive and mechanical inspection
with the owner. There vehicles have probably done a lot of
miles and could be unreliable.
Private sale
I would suggest you get the car inspected by a garage before
you blow your budget! This should only set you back $30 -
$50 and will make sure you don't buy a heap of rubbish! But
again this way could find you a real bargain
The "Trading Post"
This is Sydney's weekly publication with thousands of cars
for sale. Other cities have their equivalent version for you
to look at too. Bear in mind it could be fairly time consuming
travelling around visiting the cars then having mechanical
inspections.
Note:
Remember to check the current market value before you buy
a car, try this website
Some car dealers may offer a backpacker buy - back scheme,
where they will buy it back off you at an agreed lower price.
This takes away the hassle of trying to sell it before you
head home!
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