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How to Get the Best Price When Buying a Car from a Private Seller
How to Negotiate a Lower Price on a Private Sale Car 📌 1. Do Your Research✔ Check the market value on sites like RedBook or CarsGuide.✔ Use similar listings as bargaining leverage. 📌 2. Inspect the Car Thoroughly✔ Get a...
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How to Negotiate a Lower Price on a Private Sale Car
📌 1. Do Your Research
✔ Check the market value on sites like RedBook or CarsGuide.
✔ Use similar listings as bargaining leverage.
📌 2. Inspect the Car Thoroughly
✔ Get a pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic.
✔ Look for hidden issues to negotiate a lower price.
📌 3. Use a PPSR Check to Your Advantage
✔ If the car has finance owing, ask the seller to reduce the price.
📌 4. Be Willing to Walk Away
✔ Private sellers expect some negotiation—don’t rush into a bad deal.
📌 5. Offer to Pay Immediately
✔ If you have loan pre-approval, a quick sale may convince the seller to lower the price.
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About this guide. Written by the Finance the Ride team and last updated . It's general information for Australian borrowers, not financial advice, and doesn't take your circumstances into account. Finance the Ride is a referral service: we don't lend money or hold an Australian Credit Licence. About us