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More Australians are buying cars online than ever before. Here's how to do it safely—whether you're buying from Sydney, Melbourne, or locally in SEQ.
The days of spending every Saturday walking dealership lots are fading. More Australians than ever are finding, negotiating, and purchasing cars online—often having them delivered to their door without ever meeting the seller.
For Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Sunshine Coast buyers, this opens up the entire Australian market. That specific spec you want might not be available locally—but it's sitting in Sydney or Melbourne, ready to be shipped.
Here's how to buy a car online safely and confidently.
SEQ has a healthy used car market, but it's still a fraction of what's available nationally. Expanding your search to Sydney and Melbourne dramatically increases your options.
Looking for a specific config? That exact colour, option package, and engine combination probably exists somewhere in Australia—you just need to find it.
Interstate competition often means better value:
Even after transport costs, you often come out ahead.
Modern online car buying means:
Photos hide problems. Sellers show the best angles, not the rust under the wheel arches.
Mitigation:
You can't look the seller in the eye or assess their trustworthiness in person.
Mitigation:
Cars can be damaged during transport, or arrive different from what you expected.
Mitigation:
Before you search, know exactly what you want:
The clearer your criteria, the more efficient your search.
Where to search:
Search tips:
Found something promising? Reach out with specific questions:
Red flags in responses:
Before committing money:
PPSR Check ($2 at ppsr.gov.au)
Independent Inspection ($200-$350)
This step is not optional. We've seen inspections reveal $5,000+ in hidden issues. The cost is nothing compared to what you're spending.
Armed with inspection results, negotiate:
If the inspection found issues, factor them into your offer. "The inspection found the front brakes are at 30%—that's $400 to fix. Can we adjust the price?"
Once you've agreed:
Critical: Never pay the full amount until you've taken possession.
Options:
Professional Car Transport
Fly and Drive
Dealer-Arranged Delivery
When the car arrives:
Only release final payment when fully satisfied.
For interstate purchases into Queensland:
Allow 1-2 weeks for this process after the car arrives.
Before committing:
Before final payment:
On arrival:
At SEQ Car Brokers, we buy cars from interstate every week. Our process:
Our fee is typically covered by the savings we achieve on purchase price and logistics. And if something goes wrong, we fix it—that's part of the service.
Consider online if:
Consider local if:
Whether you want to search yourself or have us handle everything, we're here to help SEQ buyers find the right car—wherever it is.
Start your search and tell us what you're looking for. We'll show you what's available locally and interstate, and help you decide the best path forward.
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