FAQ
Have a question? View responses to commonly asked questions below. If you still have a query, don’t hesitate to contact us at info@autoflip.co.nz
About AutoFlip
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AutoFlip is based in New Zealand and Australia. Our head offices are in Auckland and Melbourne.
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AutoFlip was founded in 2019 in Australia. It’s backed by IDOM Innovations, the corporate venture arm of Tokyo Stock Exchange listed IDOM Inc. and boasts more than 25 years’ experience in the used car industry.
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Yes, AutoFlip has hundreds of registered motor vehicle dealers in locations all around New Zealand ready to bid on your vehicle now. So, wherever you are in NZ, AutoFlip has got you covered!
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Being safe and transparent is what we do. You can meet the team and find out more About Us
AutoFlip buyers are required to be registered motor vehicle traders ensuring you greater protection. Using AutoFlip also means you’re safe from online scammers, and you don’t need to worry about meeting strangers or having them visit your home.
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AutoFlip is a legitimate and trusted business operating across Australia and New Zealand, with the backing of Tokyo Stock Exchange listed IDOM Innovations.
Why AutoFlip
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AutoFlip is for people who want to sell their cars for a competitive price, quickly and easily. We remove the hassle and do all the hard work for you.
Listing your car with AutoFlip gives you access to our large network of registered motor vehicle dealers without having to leave home.
Genuine offers can be received within hours of listing so just sit back and we’ll contact you when there’s a winning bid.
When you’ve accepted an offer, we’ll take care of the transaction, so you get paid fast.
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AutoFlip is quick, simple, and easy with a team focused on getting you the best trade in price. Unlike some other sites where you receive an offer from a single dealer or wholesale buyer, we provide you access to our extensive network of serious buyers. They then competitively bid on your car, meaning you get the best used car price without having to drive around to multiple locations. Successful buyers will also coordinate collection of your vehicle at no cost, meaning you don’t even have to leave your couch.
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Selling your car directly to a car dealership is a legitimate way to sell your car. However, using AutoFlip, means you gain access to our network of hundreds dealers across New Zealand. So, if you want a competitive used car trade in price and don’t have the time or inclination to drive around to multiple dealerships, AutoFlip is the way to go. Read about the Pros and Cons of Trade-ins – Is it Worth it?
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Selling your car privately comes with more effort as you take full responsibility for the sale. Everything from listing the vehicle, paying for advertising costs, answering queries, dealing with time wasters, exposing yourself to scammers and having strangers come to your home. How long it takes to sell your car is also unknown and there’s an expectation to get a high price, given the extra risk and hassle.
AutoFlip removes the hassle and the risk. You can get genuine offers from trusted buyers within hours. Read more and Make the Best Choice for Your Car Sale
Selling with AutoFlip
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That’s up to you! We’ll bring you offers from our trusted network of licensed buyers, and you can decide if you’re willing to accept one.
Remember presentation is key so maximise you potential selling price with our Car Photography Tips for When You’re Selling
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AutoFlip will prepare the relevant paperwork which we will send to you for completion and signing once a deal is agreed.
For listing your vehicle, to ensure you get the best sale price possible, have a read through our blog about Documents You Need Before Selling Your Car
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By doing nothing 😊 To keep things safe and secure, this is another part of the process that AutoFlip will do on your behalf. You just need to wait for the money to appear in your account.
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Yes, absolutely! Just let us know there is outstanding finance when you first contact us, and we can help take care of it for you.
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Once your car is listed, genuine offers can be received within hours. Selling your car through AutoFlip is quick, simple, and easy and for most sellers, things are generally wrapped up in 2 – 3 days.
If the offers don’t reach your expectations, our team will discuss further options to assist you in reaching a successful sale.
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Selling your car with AutoFlip is simple, easy, and fast. As soon as you’ve entered your vehicle information and spoken with one of our friendly concierge team, we can list your car. Then our extensive dealer network gets to competitively bid on your vehicle while you sit back and relax. Genuine offers can come in within hours of listing.
To maximise selling time and price, here’s some handy guides.
- Check the Documents You Need Before Selling Your Car are up to date
- Complete the Important Repairs to Make Before Selling Your Car
- Follow these Vehicle Detailing Tips for a Quick Sale
- Take the photos: Take great photos with our smart guided camera
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It’s important to understand the AutoFlip team can help guide you on an estimated sale value however we are not a car valuation service. In fact, the AutoFlip process often brings sellers more than the estimated price, because of the sheer volume of buyers we have and our competitive bidding process.
There are many Factors Affecting Car Valuations When Looking to Sell. Our team will chat with you to get all the relevant information and provide you with an estimated selling range.
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Yes, all our buyers are registered motor vehicle dealers. We have hundreds of them so you can be sure we’ll have many buyers ready to bid on your car.
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Your car will be offered to our extensive network of dealers throughout New Zealand. AutoFlip buyers are required to be registered motor vehicle dealers, ensuring you greater protection.
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At AutoFlip, we tap into our extensive network of trusted dealers across New Zealand and negotiate the best price for your car on your behalf. You can receive a genuine best trade in price offer within hours of listing.
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AutoFlip will charge a small success fee when you accept an offer from the successful buyer to purchase your car. AutoFlip earns its revenue based on you successfully selling your vehicle. For more details - Understanding What AutoFlip’s Success Fees Are | AutoFlip NZ
And if there’s no sale, there’s no fee. It won’t cost you anything.
With AutoFlip, there’s:
No listing fee
No advertising fee
No transport costs
No Warrant of Fitness required
No deal = no fee
No nasty surprises
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We understand that trust is a critical factor with online transactions, so we work hard to give you piece of mind. Once you’ve accepted an offer, AutoFlip will take care of the payment process. When the buyer has paid our holding account, we'll arrange for them to get in touch with you. Knowing both you and the buyer are fully satisfied, the money hit's your bank account. You don't need to leave home and you can have full confidence in the sale with total piece of mind that you will get paid.
List your car today, and let us look after the rest.
- Large growing network of serious buyers
- We do the hard work for you
- No deal, no fee