If you’re wondering whether you can sell a car without registration (commonly called “rego”) in Tasmania, you’re not alone. At Hobart Car Buyers, we get this question every day from locals in suburbs like Glenorchy, Kingston, Moonah, and Claremont. The short answer is: **yes**, you absolutely can sell an unregistered car in Tasmania — and often for instant cash.
🚫 No Rego? No Problem!
Many people assume that selling a car without rego is difficult or impossible. While it’s true that private sales often involve some paperwork complications, selling your unregistered car to a licensed car buyer in Hobart, like us, is smooth and legal.
✅ Why Hobart Car Buyers Accept Unregistered Cars
We’re in the business of buying all types of cars, regardless of condition, make, model, or registration status. That means:
– Cars with expired or cancelled registration
– Vehicles that have never been registered in Tasmania
– Cars missing plates or with incomplete paperwork
– Statutory write-offs or repairable write-offs
All of these are acceptable — and we’ll still offer top cash.
📃 What Paperwork Do I Need Instead of Rego?
Although rego isn’t required, it’s ideal if you can provide:
– Proof of ownership (previous rego documents, sales receipt, or insurance papers)
– A valid photo ID
– A signed transfer form (we’ll help with this on pickup)
Even if you don’t have documents, reach out — in many cases, we can verify ownership based on VIN or engine number and still process the sale.
🚚 Free Towing for Unregistered Cars
If your car is unregistered, it likely can’t be driven legally — and that’s where we step in. Hobart Car Buyers offers **free car towing** for anyone selling their vehicle. Whether it’s sitting in your driveway in Bellerive or on a rural property in Richmond, we’ll come to you.
💸 Instant Cash Payment – Even Without Rego
We know time matters. That’s why we pay **cash on the spot**, often on the same day you contact us. Your car’s lack of registration will not impact our ability to pay you fairly.
📍 Areas We Cover
We buy unregistered cars across all of Hobart and surrounding suburbs, including:
• Glenorchy • Kingston • Sorell • New Norfolk • Moonah • Rosetta • Claremont • Brighton • Blackmans Bay • Lindisfarne and more.
🔒 Safe, Legal, and Hassle-Free
We’re fully licensed and adhere to Tasmanian regulations around used car buying. You’re never at risk of selling to a shady buyer — Hobart Car Buyers is trusted by hundreds of Tasmanians every year.
📞 Need to Sell a Car Without Rego?
Don’t waste time waiting for a private buyer to accept an unregistered car. Call Hobart Car Buyers today or request a free quote online. We’ll handle everything — from pickup to paperwork — and pay you fast.
🔍 FAQs – Selling a Car Without Rego
Q: Can I sell a car without plates?
A: Yes. Plates are usually returned to Service Tasmania upon deregistration, and we can still buy the car without them.
Q: Will it reduce the price I get?
A: Not necessarily. We base our offer on your vehicle’s condition, parts value, and metal weight—not its rego status.
Q: Do I need to tow the car myself?
A: No. We provide free towing across Hobart and beyond.