Car Failed Its Roadworthy? Sell It As It Is
Repairs to pass the safety certificate cost too much? Tell us what failed and get a quote without fixing it first.
- Long list of repairs to pass
- Repair cost more than the car is worth
- Can't sell privately without a certificate
Get your free quote
Takes about a minute. No need to repair anything first.
Selling to us
- Free quote, with no obligation to sell
- Good cars: bought and picked up by us directly, as a licensed Queensland motor dealer, with payment agreed with you
- Damaged or unwanted cars: paid in cash at collection if your car has value. If it doesn't, free removal instead.
- Damaged or unwanted cars: free collection by our local collection partners from most of South East Queensland (we confirm it for your location)
In Queensland, selling a registered car usually means getting a safety certificate, often called a roadworthy, first. When the inspection turns up a long list of repairs, the cost can be more than you want to put into the car.
Tell us what the inspection found and we'll quote on the car as it is. The Queensland Government's rules on safety certificates when selling are summarised below.
Sound familiar?
The inspection found too many problems
Tyres, brakes, suspension, rust and lights can add up quickly. Share the inspection report if you have it.
One big item failed
A single expensive repair, such as rust in a structural area, can make a car not worth fixing.
You were going to sell it privately
Private sellers generally need a safety certificate. Ask us for a quote and compare.
The registration is about to run out
Tell us when the registration is due. Unregistered cars can be sold too.
What to tell us about a failed safety certificate
- What the inspection found, or a photo of the report
- Whether the car is registered, and until when
- Whether it still drives
- Any repair quotes you've had
- Where the car is
You don't need every detail. Tell us what you know.
Safety certificates when selling in Queensland: what the government says
- You must obtain a safety certificate before disposing of a registered vehicle, other than to a dealer.
- Vehicles that are unregistered, or are traded to or between licensed motor dealers, do not need a safety certificate.
- A safety certificate is also needed when re-registering an unregistered vehicle.
- For sellers other than licensed motor dealers, a certificate is valid for 2 months or 2,000km, whichever comes first, from the date it was issued.
Sources
General information taken from the Queensland Government pages above on 27 October 2026. It is not legal advice, and requirements can change. Check the linked pages or contact the Queensland Government about your situation.
How it works
- 1
Tell us about your car
Fill in the short form with the make, model, condition and where it is.
- 2
Send photos
Add a few photos if you can. They're optional, but they help us quote more accurately.
- 3
Receive a quote
We review the details and contact you with an offer, or tell you if we can't purchase the car.
- 4
Accept the offer
If the offer suits you, say yes. If it doesn't, you've lost nothing.
- 5
Arrange collection where applicable
Accept your quote and we'll arrange collection with one of our local collection partners. They pay you the amount we quoted, in cash, when they collect the car. If your car has no resale value, we can arrange free removal instead. Collection is free from most of South East Queensland (we confirm it for your location). Cars in good condition are different: we buy them directly, pick them up ourselves and agree the payment method with you.
Why people trust us
- Licensed Queensland motor dealer
- Motor dealer licence number 4712110
Where we buy cars
Servicing South East Queensland, with a focus on Brisbane South.
Suburbs we often buy cars from include:
- Algester
- Coorparoo
- Durack
- Eight Mile Plains
- Holland Park
- Inala
- Moorooka
- Mount Gravatt
- Oxley
- Parkinson
- Rochedale
- Runcorn
- Springwood
- Sunnybank
- Yeronga
- Underwood
Not on the list? Ask anyway and we'll confirm whether we can help.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to repair my car before getting a quote?
No. Tell us what's wrong with it and we'll assess it as it is. There's no need to spend money on repairs first.
What information do you need for a quote?
The make, model, year, where the car is, and what condition it's in. Photos help us give you a more accurate figure but are optional.
Is there any obligation once I ask for a quote?
Asking for a quote doesn't commit you to selling. You decide whether the offer suits you.
Do I need a safety certificate to sell to you?
It depends on your car and how the sale is arranged. Tell us whether it's registered when you ask for a quote and we'll explain what applies. The Queensland Government's rules are summarised above.
Should I fix the items that failed first?
Only if the repairs are worth it to you. Get a quote on the car as it is first, then decide.