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Cars24 offers a wide range of used cars in Melbourne across the northern, eastern, western and bayside suburbs, from Laverton North to the CBD and out towards the Mornington Peninsula. Last year, we delivered over 8500 cars; the top-selling brands are Toyota, Mazda, Kia, Volkswagen, and Hyundai. According to our data, the mid-size SUV is the best-selling body type cars for sale in Melbourne. With a wide range of vehicles available, Cars24 also makes it easy to compare your options with car dealers in Melbourne.
Buying second-hand cars in Melbourne through Cars24 means skipping the usual hassle of private sales. Each Cars24 Select car goes through a 300-point inspection, comes with a 30-day return guarantee* and a 3-month warranty. The roadworthy certificate, Rego transfer and PPSR history check are managed by Cars24.
As per Cars24 data, these are the models Melbourne buyers have chosen most often over the past two financial years:
Model | Suitable for |
Daily commuting, first time buyers and fuel conscious drivers | |
Small families wanting comfort plus a sporty drive | |
Long distance driving, comfort and reliability | |
Families needing space and premium features | |
Tech-savvy buyers wanting value and practicality | |
City driving with fun and practicality | |
Families wanting style, features and affordability | |
Large families and weekend road trips | |
Families wanting reliability, resale value and versatility |
Popular model | Current inventory | Current price range |
4 | $17,990 - $20,590 | |
1 | $18,590 |
According to our data, the Toyota Corolla came out on top, with the Mazda CX-5 and the Toyota Camry close behind. This shows a mix of a compact runabout and two mid-size favourites, which lines up with how Melbourne actually drives; a lot of commuting and a fair bit of family duty.
Across the whole Melbourne range, prices sit between $7,890 and $79,990. You can filter that range by body type, budget, kilometres, transmission and fuel type, so you’re comparing cars side by side rather than scrolling through everything.
Buying a used car in Melbourne at the best price is simple and easy at Cars24.
Step 1: Explore all the options and shortlist using the price, body type, mileage, and transmission filters.
Step 2: Thoroughly check the car history report and PPSR for finance owing, service records and odometer tampering. If satisfied, book a test drive or reserve the car.
Step 3: If you want to apply for a loan, you can get pre-approved loan from Cars24. Check out payment options without affecting your credit score.
Step 4: Time to test drive. You can book a test drive or make a payment and get it delivered to your doorstep.
Our team will handle roadworthy certification and registration paperwork. All Cars24 Select cars come with a 30-Day Return Guarantee*. Return it if it doesn’t fit your lifestyle.
Buyers who skip these checks are the ones who end up with surprises after handover. Cars24 ensures all these checks, along with a 300-point inspection, are done before listing it online.
1. Check the service history record. Look for regular servicing, ideally with records, not just a logbook stamp.
2. Run a PPSR check. All cars listed on Cars24 come with a PPSR report, but if you are buying from a private dealer, check for any money owing, a stolen record, or being written off.
3. Confirm the roadworthy certificate is current and valid for Victoria if you're registering here
Match the odometer of the car with pristine trim (or the reverse).
4. Read the condition report, not just the photos because it can hide wear that a proper inspection catches.
Buyers who skip these steps are the ones who end up with surprises after handover. Every one of these checks is already built into how Cars24 lists its Melbourne inventory.
300-point inspection on every car: mechanical, electrical, cosmetic and safety, checked before it's listed
30-day return guarantee: if it's not right, send it back, no lengthy justification needed
RWC, PPSR and rego transfer: the admin most private sellers leave to you is already done
3-month warranty and roadside assistance: extendable with Cars24 Platinum Cover if you want longer cover
Transparent, fixed pricing: no haggling, no "make me an offer" back-and-forth
Cars24 owned stock, not a listings board: you're buying directly from us, not chasing a private seller or a dealer who's just relisting someone else's car
Compare that with most car dealers Melbourne-wide, who list a mix of trade-ins, consignment cars and dealer-owned stock side by side, often with no consistent inspection standard across the lot. That last point is worth sitting with. A lot of the used car dealers in Melbourne you'll come across, and plenty of the second-hand car dealers in Melbourne operating out of yards and forecourts, are essentially aggregating listings or taking consignment stock, which means inspection standards vary from car to car. With Cars24, every car has been through the same 300-point process, so the standard doesn't depend on which yard you happened to walk into.
The Melbourne range skews toward mid-size SUVs. They make up roughly six in every ten cars sold here, ahead of hatchbacks, sedans and utes. That's not an accident; it reflects what actually suits most Melbourne households.
City commuters and first-time buyers tend to do well with a hatchback or small sedan like Corolla, Golf, Mazda3 or i30. Easier to park, cheaper to run, and still practical enough for a weekly shop.
Families are usually best served by a mid-size SUV. The CX-5, Tucson, Sportage, X-Trail, and RAV4 are the models Melbourne buyers choose most, and for good reason: enough boot space for prams or sports gear, a higher seating position, and AWD options for wetter months.
Tradies and weekend adventurers are better matched to a ute or larger SUV. The Ford Ranger sits comfortably in Melbourne's top ten sellers, and it's the obvious pick if you're regularly towing or hauling gear.
Buyers watching fuel costs increasingly lean toward hybrid or electric options, which now make up a small but growing share of Melbourne sales, worth a look if you're doing a lot of city kilometres.
Whatever the shape, filtering cars for sale in Melbourne by body type and budget on Cars24 narrows things down fast, rather than scrolling through the entire range hoping something jumps out.
Inventory changes daily as new stock is listed and sold. 5 used cars are available for sale.
Yes. Every vehicle goes through a 300-point inspection covering safety, mechanical condition and overall presentation before it's listed.
Filter by price and body type first, then compare condition reports rather than just the headline price. A slightly older car with a full service history is often a better value than a newer one with gaps in its history.
Yes, Cars24 offers a 30-day return guarantee* on eligible purchases, giving you time to confirm the car is right for you after delivery.
No. Both the RWC and PPSR checks are included with every purchase, so there's nothing extra to organise.
Yes. Cars24 offers pre-approved loans so you can check your repayment options before committing to a car, without it affecting your credit score. This lets Melbourne buyers compare finance costs alongside the car price before booking a test drive or reserving a vehicle
The Cars24 Select car comes with a 300-point inspection, a 3-month warranty, 3-month roadside assistance, a 30-Day Return Guarantee*, and other benefits. The dealer-listed cars are managed by reputable dealers and don’t come with Cars24 Edge.
Based on Cars24 sales data, the most popular used cars in Melbourne are the Toyota Corolla, Mazda CX-5, Toyota Camry, Nissan X-Trail and Volkswagen Golf. These models are popular for their reliability, practicality and value.
Prices vary by body type, age and kilometres, but Cars24's Melbourne range spans from $7,890 to $79,990. Budget hatchbacks sit at the lower end, while near-new mid-size SUVs like the Tucson or CX-5 sit toward the top. Filtering by budget on the site narrows this down by body type and transmission in seconds.
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