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Yes, you can purchase a vehicle from a different state. It can be a little more complicated than buying in the same state though. You'll need to arrange for car transportation and also have the registration transferred into your name and state.
Aside from the purchase price of the car and the cost of transporting the vehicle, there are a few extra costs you need to consider when buying a vehicle interstate:
There are a few options available when buying a car interstate:
Although the Internet is invaluable when it comes to researching cars for sale, it's not going to help you truly assess the condition and feel of the cars.
Particularly when you’re buying a used car interstate, it’s highly recommended you make sure the vehicle gets a proper inspection before you buy. There are some options for this:
"You might be tempted to buy a car interstate without the hassle of inspecting it in person. Perhaps the advertisement and the seller have been very convincing and you're pretty sure you can trust them. The thing is, even if you actually knew the seller, there's often no way of knowing for sure what the condition is and whether it's a fair price.
If the car you buy is not what you expected, you could end up significantly out of pocket. It is always worth getting a mechanic to check over the car, but especially if you're buying one interstate."
When buying a used car from interstate, you should always conduct a full check of the vehicle’s history – just as you would when buying from a seller down the road. This allows you to determine the following:
There are specialist companies that can conduct a full car history check for you, and many of them offer discounted prices to members of state and territory motorist organisations.
Alternatively, you can conduct all the necessary checks yourself through databases like the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) and through the roads and transport department in the relevant state or territory.
If the car is registered, the seller will typically not be able to transfer the Australian Vehicle Registration and Car Insurance (rego) for their home state over to you, unless you can provide a garage address in that state.
This means the seller will usually cancel their rego once they sell the car. Assuming you want to drive the car home, here are your options:
Option 1: You can apply for an unregistered vehicle permit. This permit is only for a limited period, but it allows you to move an unregistered vehicle by road from one place to another, provided the vehicle is in a safe condition.
Option 2: In some cases, the seller might agree to let the rego remain in place on the vehicle for a limited period. You should provide a statutory declaration accepting liability for any fines or damage. Just remember that you’ll be required to transfer the interstate registration into your name within 14 days.
The good news is that if you buy a car with a period of the interstate registration still remaining, you can apply to the roads and transport department in that state or territory to have the unused registration costs refunded.
The final factor you need to consider is how you will get your new vehicle home. There are a few options available:
Yes, whether you're buying a car in the same state or in another state, you can use a car loan to buy the car. Many loans will allow you to purchase a used car, but they may have conditions on the age, make and model.
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If I buy a car from Victoria privately, is the owner liable to provide a Road Worthy Certificate as well?
Hi May,
According to VicRoads, a Certificate of Roadworthiness is a requirement whenever a vehicle is sold. You can read more about the certificate on the government website.
Hi May,
Thank you for leaving a question! Yes, you’ll also need to cover the cost of getting the necessary roadworthy and safety certificates (pink slips) to register the car in your state. Costs may vary as well depending on state, we may suggest you to check with the roads and transport department in your state to find out how much you’ll need to pay.
Cheers,
Val
I’m looking to buy a car interstate how can I make sure I receive the car how do I pay and give him the funds once I know it’s been put on the freight?
Hi Jason,
Thank you for reaching out. Generally speaking, it’s a good idea to do a lot of research on the seller and to review any payment options with care. However, it wouldn’t be our place to comment on the specifics of payment timings or methods.
Best wishes,
James
Hello Jason,
Thank you for your comment.
The guide above could be very helpful for you since you can get some tips on how to buy a car interstate. For this process, you can probably hire someone or have a team/company to check all the stuff needed to be checked when buying a car. For the payment, there are many payment options you may opt to, like bank to bank or in a form of a check. Make sure you ask all the necessary documentation and verify that all information are correct. I hope this helps.
Regards,
Jhezelyn
Regards,
Jhezelyn