Buying guides
Used Car Buying Guides
Plain-English guides to buying a used car in Victoria, from your rights when you buy from a licensed dealer to the checks and costs to plan for.
Guide 01
Buying a used car from a licensed dealer in Victoria: your rights
Statutory warranty, the 3-day cooling-off period, clear title, roadworthy certificates and the Guarantee Fund, explained in plain English.
Read the guide Guide 02Used car buying checklist for Victoria
Budget, history checks, inspection, test drive and paperwork: the steps to work through before you pay for a used car.
Read the guide Guide 03Stamp duty and transfer costs on a used car in Victoria (2026–27)
How motor vehicle duty is calculated, the 2026–27 rates with worked examples, the transfer fee and who pays it.
Read the guide Guide 04Buying from a dealer vs a private seller in Victoria
Cooling-off, warranty, clear title, consumer guarantees and paperwork compared side by side.
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