Hey guys, what are some things you should be doing when you are looking to buy a car interstate. I live in Melbourne but have seen some nice cars in ACT or NSW and even QLD.
ACT/NSW i wouldn't mind flying there and then driving the car back but with QLD its a bit of a stretch. What options are there for transportation of vehicle and how much do they cost?
What about registration when driving back home?
Thanks guys
Don't forget to offer more than they are asking.
Unless your car is a unicorn of some form, you're most likely better to buy from Melbourne.
So many times this.
Assuming the car is rare enough not to be offered locally soon. Two options:
1. Fly, inspect decide to purchase, drive home.
2. Take a punt, have it delivered and deal with potential problems because you love the car so much a few problems are worth it.
Seconding others that if at all possible, buy locally so you can physically look at the car, take it to your mechanic, and test drive it before buying.
If it is absolutely a unicorn, then:
Arrange for a mechanic of your own choosing to check the car,
Confirm price and date for pick up with the seller,
Pay the seller a small deposit to lock it in (this is vital - without this, you could arrange everything and the car's sold to someone else),
If close by, fly there and drive back. If not, contact a car transport company though it'll cost you (about a grand from Qld to Vic I think).
What about registration when driving back home?
Usually not an issue, the rule tends to be you have to register it in your State within a few weeks of getting the car there, so driving it back, so long as it is registered somewhere (in Australia), isn't a problem.
Usually not an issue, the rule tends to be you have to register it in your State within a few weeks of getting the car there, so driving it back, so long as it is registered somewhere (in Australia), isn't a problem.
But just to be sure, check with the seller they aren't cancelling the rego and also check with the each state as appropriate to ensure you can legally drive the car during the transfer process. You should be able to, but you might need some sort of permit for each state you drive through as well.
Are you buying a rare car which is not available in your own state?
did i buy car off gumtree interstate?
if yes jump off cliff
Used car or new car? if its new car you should not have any issues. the car dealership arranges for transportation if needed.
What about registration when driving back home?
for a new car you can get a temp rego to drive it back
maybe you can get a discount as you won't need the car to be registered, you only need temp rego to drive it back. also you'll need to pay for rwc after you drive it back and registration
For the record, i am not buying the car as of yet. It is not a rare car, it is just really low KM and a lot cheaper and better model than whats available in VIC. I was just wondering what process i should follow when looking at cars interstate
You're on an oil rig aren't you?
Easy as!