Free, no obligation
Let's see if we can beat it.
Tell us about your car and the offer you have been given. We will come back with a realistic view of what it can achieve, and if we do not think we can beat your number, we will tell you to take the trade-in.
- Free, with no obligation to proceed
- No fee at all unless we beat your benchmark
- An honest answer, including when that answer is no
- Your details are never shared or sold
Cars from $20,000 · Brisbane · Free and no obligation
Get your free TradeBeat estimate
Tell us about your car and the offer you have been given. We will come back with an honest assessment of what we think it can achieve, and we will tell you if you are better off trading it in.
We will come back to you shortly with an honest assessment of what your car can achieve. If we do not think we can beat your offer, we will tell you that too.
What happens next
Three things, then it is your call.
We look at it properly
Not an automated valuation. We look at what genuinely comparable cars are listed and selling for in your market right now.
We give you a straight answer
A realistic range, what we think is achievable, and an honest view on whether it is worth doing at all.
You decide
If you go ahead, your benchmark, the 50/50 split and the maximum window are agreed in writing first. If not, no hard feelings.
Common questions
What happens if you cannot beat my trade-in offer?
Then you have lost nothing but a little time. There is no fee, no listing cost and no obligation. You keep your car and you are free to go and trade it in.
We are upfront about the real risk: dealer offers usually have a short expiry, often a matter of days. If your offer lapses while we are selling, the dealer may re-value the car. We tell you this before you commit, not after, and we will decline the job outright if we do not think we can beat your number.
How much does TradeBeat cost?
Nothing up front, and nothing at all unless we beat your benchmark. When we do, the amount above your benchmark is split 50/50, you keep your full benchmark figure plus 50% of everything above it.
It is not a fee taken out of your car's value. It is a share of value that did not exist until we created it. If we create none, we are paid none.
How long does it take to sell?
Typically 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the vehicle and the time of year. We agree a maximum window of 6 weeks up front. If we have not sold by then you can walk away, with no fee.
If you need to be out of your car in days rather than weeks, a trade-in is genuinely the better option and we will say so.
Do strangers come to my house or test drive my car?
No. Your car stays with you, and we handle every enquiry, inspection and test drive ourselves at an agreed location, never your home unless you specifically want that. Buyers are verified and licence-checked before anyone sits in your car, and we are present throughout. You never negotiate with a buyer and you never take a lowball call.