Working out a second hand car valuation in Australia isn’t witchcraft, but it does reward a bit of homework.
Start with comparable listings on Tradingpost and other marketplaces for the same make, model, year, engine and trim, then adjust for kilometres, service history, condition, factory options and location.
Cross-check guide pricing from sources like RedBook or Glass’s to anchor realistic private, dealer and trade-in ranges—dealers usually ask more for warranty and overheads.
Factor on-road goodies (rego, RWC) or nasties (bald tyres, missing logbooks) into your figure, and always run a PPSR check for finance and write-off status.
If buying, get an independent inspection; if selling, detail it properly and photograph it like you mean it—both can shift value by hundreds, sometimes thousands.
Price within the market band, then adjust after real-world interest; the market is the judge, you’re just nudging the gavel.
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