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RedBook is a car valuation tool that provides estimated market prices for used cars right across Australia. It has been a fixture in the automotive industry for decades, sitting alongside names like Glass's Guide as the first place dealers, insurers and everyday sellers look when they want a fast read on price.

At Sell My Car Pro, we value used cars with high kilometres in Perth every day. We see vehicles with 180,000 km, 220,000 km, even 300,000 km that still command a fair price and good buyer appeal.

The MR9 form, officially the Notification of Change of Ownership and Vehicle Licence Transfer, is the document that records the sale and starts the vehicle licence transfer in WA. It is the official record of the sale for both the seller and the buyer. Both the seller and the buyer complete their respective sections, capturing the vehicle details, the parties, the selling price and the date.

A dealership can only control the negotiation while it remains your only option. Abdul Al Jorany - licensed WA dealer and qualified mechanic - explains how to establish what your car is actually worth, separate the trade-in from the purchase price, and use an independent written offer to hold your ground.

When it comes to selling a car in Western Australia, one folder in the glovebox can be worth more than [...]

The best trade in value comes down to five controllable factors: market value benchmark, service records, condition on valuation day, your negotiation, and timing. Done right, this lifts the best trade in price by $2,000 to $5,000 on a typical Perth vehicle. Done wrong, the dealer takes the gap home.

Prolonged sun exposure on car paint, dashboard, tyres, seals, and trim breaks down materials at a molecular level, and the damage shows up in the price the next owner is willing to pay.

A good time to upgrade is when your current car is costing you in repairs, stress, or risk, and you can move into something safer and more reliable without stretching your budget too thin.

Selling your personal car at a profit in Australia? Usually no tax. Find out when CGT, GST or business rules kick in, and the records to keep before you sell.

Selling your car in Perth WA? These 5 steps before you list can boost your sale price and save you weeks of tyre kickers, low-ballers, and no-shows.