Location: Maylands, WA
Vehicle Snapshot
- Make & Model: Range Rover Evoque
- Year: 2013
- Variant: SD4 Pure LV
- Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
- Fuel Type: Turbo Diesel
- Kilometres: 77,923 km
- Location: Maylands, WA
- Seller Type: Private
Purchase Details
Overview
This Range Rover Evoque belonged to the seller’s mother and was no longer being used. As the vehicle was sitting unused, the family no longer wanted to keep paying registration and insurance on a car they no longer needed.
The seller’s daughter was helping manage the sale because her mother was unable to handle the process herself. However, she worked full-time and did not have the time to list the vehicle online, respond to enquiries, deal with time wasters, or arrange inspections with private buyers.
Safety was also a key concern. The seller did not feel comfortable having random people attend her mother’s apartment complex, and she did not want her mother dealing with strangers during the sale process.
She wanted a safer, simpler option. That meant dealing with a professional buyer who could inspect the vehicle properly, make a fair offer, complete the paperwork, and arrange collection without unnecessary stress.
After the seller contacted Sell My Car Pro, an inspection was booked for the following day in Maylands.
Initial Vehicle Assessment
The vehicle was inspected onsite in Maylands.
For its age, the Range Rover Evoque presented well overall. It had been kept undercover in the apartment car park and had not been used regularly, which helped preserve its general condition.
However, as with many vehicles that have been sitting for a period of time, there were a few maintenance and reconditioning items that needed to be addressed before it could be prepared for resale.
Condition Notes
- Vehicle presented well overall for its age
- Low kilometres for a 2013 model
- Kept undercover in an apartment car park
- Service history was available
- No modifications noted
- No warning lights showing
- All electronics were working
- Interior was generally clean
- Dog hair and some black smudges were present inside
- A couple of dents were noted on both sides
- Tyres required replacement
- Rear-view mirror plastic cover was loose/off
- Vehicle required a new battery due to lack of use
The vehicle was a good low-kilometre example, but it still required reconditioning before it could be presented confidently for retail sale.
Mechanical Inspection & Findings
A full used vehicle inspection and pre-delivery check was completed as part of the assessment and reconditioning process.
The inspection covered the exterior, interior, engine bay, tyres, brakes, road test, and OBD-II scan. The vehicle was checked for body condition, lights, glass, doors, wipers, undercarriage, seat belts, upholstery, dash warning lights, air conditioning, horn, windows, locks, infotainment, fluid levels, battery condition, belts, hoses, tyres, brakes, and general drivability.
The Evoque drove well during the inspection. There were no warning lights showing, the electronics were working, and the vehicle presented as a smooth drive.
Inspection Findings
- Vehicle presented in good overall condition
- No major warning lights were showing
- All electronics were working
- Vehicle drove smoothly during inspection
- Battery required replacement
- Tyres required replacement
- Rear-view mirror plastic cover needed to be refitted
- A couple of dents were present on both sides of the vehicle
- Interior required detailing due to dog hair and black smudges
- Service history was available
- No modifications were noted
Overall, the vehicle was a strong low-kilometre example of a Range Rover Evoque. The main work required was maintenance and presentation-related rather than major mechanical repair.
Mechanical Work & Reconditioning Completed
After purchase, the vehicle was taken through mechanical checks and retail preparation to bring it up to market standard.
The work completed included:
- Full mechanical inspection
- Used vehicle pre-delivery check
- New battery installed
- Tyres checked and replacement arranged as required
- Rear-view mirror plastic cover refitted
- Full service completed
- Oil change completed
- Engine bay checks completed
- Brake and tyre inspection completed
- Road test completed
- OBD-II scan completed
- Full professional detail completed
- Interior cleaned, including dog hair and black marks
- Final retail preparation completed
Before resale, the vehicle was mechanically checked, serviced, detailed, fitted with a new battery, and prepared to a clean retail standard.
Valuation & Offer
The vehicle was valued using current market data, AutoGrab valuation support, and the photos initially provided by the seller.
Based on the photos, the seller was given a rough guide offer of around $15,000, subject to inspection.
After inspecting the vehicle in person and identifying the required work, including tyres, battery replacement, dents, detailing, and general preparation, the final offer was adjusted to $12,000.
The valuation took into account:
- Current market data
- AutoGrab valuation support
- Low kilometres for age
- Range Rover Evoque market demand
- Diesel automatic specification
- Overall condition
- Service history
- Required tyres
- Required battery
- Cosmetic dents
- Interior detailing required
- General reconditioning costs
After the findings were discussed with the seller, a final offer of $12,000 was presented and accepted.
Outcome for the Seller
The seller contacted Sell My Car Pro the day before, and the inspection was booked for the next day.
The process was completed quickly and professionally. The vehicle inspection took approximately 20 minutes, with the paperwork and payment completed in around 10 minutes.
In total, the inspection, agreement, paperwork, and payment were completed in approximately 30 minutes.
Payment was made by instant OSKO bank transfer. As part of the Sell My Car Pro process, a vehicle is not collected until payment has been fully received by the seller.
The vehicle was collected by tow truck the following day, allowing the seller to complete the sale without having to organise transport, private inspections, advertising, messages, or any further follow-up.
For the seller, this avoided the main problems she was concerned about:
- No online listing required
- No time spent responding to private buyers
- No no-shows or lowball offers
- No strangers attending her mother’s apartment complex
- No pressure on her mother to manage the process
- No need to arrange transport or vehicle collection
The seller appreciated the speed, safety, and simplicity of the process. She was able to help her mother sell the vehicle without adding more stress to an already difficult task.
What Happened Next
Following purchase, the Evoque was taken through the full stock preparation process.
This included:
- Full mechanical inspection
- Used vehicle pre-delivery check
- New battery installation
- Tyre assessment and replacement as required
- Full service and oil change
- Brake and tyre inspection
- Road test and OBD-II scan
- Rear-view mirror plastic cover refitted
- Full professional detail
- Cosmetic assessment
- Retail preparation
- Final quality control
The inspection and reconditioning confirmed that the vehicle was a strong low-kilometre example, with the main required work being maintenance and presentation-related rather than major mechanical repair.
After preparation, the Evoque was positioned as a low-kilometre, well-presented diesel automatic compact luxury SUV with strong buyer appeal.
Key Takeaways
This purchase highlights why many sellers choose Sell My Car Pro when they want a faster and safer alternative to selling privately.
Key takeaways from this case study include:
- Many sellers want a quick and safe option when they do not have time to sell privately
- Professional dealer inspections help avoid time wasters, no-shows, and safety concerns
- Low-kilometre vehicles can still require reconditioning when they have not been used regularly
- Same-day OSKO payment gives sellers confidence before the vehicle is collected
- Tow truck collection removes another task from the seller’s list
- Family-assisted sales can be easier when the process is handled professionally
- Proper reconditioning helps present the vehicle confidently for resale
Why This Worked
This purchase worked because the seller needed a fast, safe, and professional way to sell a vehicle without the stress of the private market.
The Range Rover Evoque belonged to her mother and was no longer being used, creating ongoing registration and insurance costs. The daughter was too busy to manage private enquiries and did not feel comfortable having unknown buyers attend her mother’s apartment complex.
By providing a next-day inspection, transparent valuation, instant OSKO payment, tow truck collection, and professional handling, Sell My Car Pro was able to complete the sale process in around 30 minutes.
Although the initial guide offer was around $15,000 based on photos, the final agreed price of $12,000 reflected the inspection findings and required reconditioning. The seller accepted the offer and was happy with the speed, safety, and convenience of the transaction.
Buyer: Raina Jorany
Raina Jorany is a Buyer and Sales Consultant with two years of experience in the automotive industry, focusing on vehicle sourcing, negotiation, and customer engagement. She plays a key role in assessing vehicles, communicating with sellers, and helping guide transactions from initial enquiry through to purchase.
Raina enjoys the people side of the automotive industry, particularly meeting individuals from different backgrounds and working through the negotiation process. She has a natural ability to assess situations quickly, recognising when a deal is viable and when it is better to walk away due to condition, pricing, or repair considerations.
She also has a genuine interest in vehicles, particularly performance-oriented models, and values understanding the differences between vehicles even within the same model range. Raina brings a grounded, realistic perspective to the buying process, focusing on outcomes that make sense both commercially and practically.
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