Last updated: October 2026
Looking for used car buyers in Melbourne who give you a straight answer and pay on the day? Victorian Car Buyers is a licensed motor car trader (LMCT 12395) based in Delahey. We buy used cars of any make, any age and any kilometres across Melbourne and Victoria, and we pay you on the spot.
Send a few photos and you get a price straight away. Call Steve on 0455 776 443 or use the form below.
What Do Used Car Buyers Pay for a Car in Melbourne?
Most of the used cars we buy are worth somewhere between $500 and $30,000, and higher value cars go for more. Your price comes from the car itself, not a generic online range. These are the things that move it the most.
Used Car Buyer, Dealer Trade In or Private Sale?
All three can work. The right choice depends on what matters more to you: squeezing out the last few hundred dollars, or your time and peace of mind.
When a Dealer Trade In Makes Sense
If the dealer is offering a strong trade in as part of a deal on your next car, it can be the simplest path. Ask for the trade in figure in writing, separate from any new car discount, so you can see what your old car is really being valued at.
When a Private Sale Makes Sense
If your car is in high demand, you have a few weeks to spare and you are happy dealing with strangers and organising a roadworthy, a private sale may get you more. Our honest comparison of private sales and car buyers walks through the trade offs.
When Selling to a Used Car Buyer Makes Sense
When you want the money this week, you do not want to fix anything first, or the dealer’s number feels low. You get one firm price, we come to you, and the sale is done in a single visit.
Used Cars We Buy
We buy any age and any kilometres. If it is a car, ute, SUV or van, we want to hear about it.
Family Cars and Sedans
Corollas, Camrys, Mazda3s, i30s and every other everyday car, from near new to well loved.
SUVs and 4WDs
From small city SUVs right up to LandCruisers, Prados and Patrols.
Utes and Vans
Work utes, dual cabs, delivery vans and people movers, including company and fleet vehicles.
Late Model Cars
Cars only a few years old, including ones still under finance. We pay the lender out and you get the balance.
High Kilometre Cars
250,000 km on the clock is not a problem. Here is why high kilometre cars still sell.
Curious what is in demand at the moment? See which cars we want right now. If your car is damaged or no longer runs, our damaged car page is the better place to start.
How We Value Your Used Car
We look at the same things any trade buyer looks at: the model, year, kilometres, condition, service history and what that car is selling for right now. Send us a few clear photos and you get a price straight away.
When we come out to inspect, that price stays the same unless there is a major fault that was not mentioned. So the more honest the photos and description, the more certain your number is. You can read more about what our assessors actually check.
How Selling to Us Works
1. Send Photos and Details
Use the form, or call or text Steve with the make, model, year, kilometres and a few photos.
2. Get Your Price Straight Away
Steve looks at the photos and gives you a firm price on the spot. There is no obligation to accept.
3. We Inspect at Your Place
We come to your home, work or wherever suits, and check the car matches what you told us.
4. Get Paid on the Spot
You are paid by cash, bank transfer or bank cheque before the car leaves, and we do the transfer paperwork.
Nine out of ten of our sales are finished on the same day. If you need to sell your car today, that page shows how a same day sale works.
Why Choose a Licensed Used Car Buyer?
A licensed motor car trader is registered with Consumer Affairs Victoria and has to meet the rules that come with that licence. That matters when you are handing over your car and your paperwork. Our licence number is LMCT 12395, and you can check it yourself. This guide explains what LMCT licensing means for you as a seller.
We have been in the motor trade for over 20 years, and as of October 2026 we are rated 5.0 from 319 reviews on Google.
What Melbourne Sellers Say About Victorian Car Buyers
Where We Buy Used Cars
We are based in Delahey in Melbourne’s north west and buy used cars right across Melbourne and Victoria. Find your area: western suburbs, northern suburbs, south east, eastern suburbs and regional Victoria.
Used Car Buyers FAQs
Do you buy used cars with high kilometres?
Yes. We buy used cars with any kilometres. A car with 250,000 km or more still has value, and we will give you a price for it straight away once we see some photos.
Will you pay more than a dealer trade in?
Often, yes, because our offer is not tied to you buying another car and it is not mixed in with a discount. Get the dealer’s trade in figure in writing, then send us photos and compare the two numbers side by side.
Do I need a roadworthy to sell my used car to you?
No. We are a licensed motor car trader, so you do not need a roadworthy certificate to sell your car to us. We handle the transfer paperwork as part of the sale.
Can I sell a used car that still has finance?
Yes. We pay the finance company out directly and pay you whatever is left over. You just need a payout letter from your lender. See how a finance payout works.
Do you buy used cars outside Melbourne?
Yes. We buy across Victoria, including Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo and other regional towns. Regional pickups are booked by phone for a set time. More on regional Victoria.
Get a Fair Offer on Your Used Car
Send a few photos and get your price straight away. Call Steve on 0455 776 443 or use the form above. We are open Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm and Saturday 9am to 6pm.
Victorian Car Buyers, 11 Mercer Ct, Delahey VIC 3037. LMCT 12395.