When selling a car in Tasmania, particularly in cities like Hobart, Glenorchy, or Kingston, one common question arises: “Do I need to deregister my car before selling it?” The answer depends on whom you’re selling the vehicle to. In this blog, we’ll break it down and explain the role of deregistration in car sales.

✅ When You DO Need to Deregister

If you’re disposing of a car or selling it for scrap without transferring ownership (i.e., the car won’t be driven again), deregistration is usually required. This includes:

– Selling to a wrecking yard or scrap yard

– Cars that are written-off or severely damaged

– Unregistered vehicles abandoned or no longer usable

In these cases, deregistering ensures you’re not liable for future fines, tolls, or legal issues.

❌ When You DON’T Need to Deregister

If you’re selling your car to a licensed dealer like Hobart Car Buyers, **you don’t need to deregister it yourself**. We handle the paperwork — including any deregistration or transfer forms — making it easy for you.

📝 What Happens to My Plates?

In Tasmania, once a car is deregistered:

– Plates must be returned to Service Tasmania

– You may be eligible for a partial refund of remaining registration

– You’ll receive a cancellation receipt to confirm deregistration

At Hobart Car Buyers, we’ll remove and return the plates for you if needed.

💰 Can I Still Sell a Registered Car?

Absolutely. If your car is still registered and in working condition, you can sell it without canceling rego. In fact, having a few months of rego can increase its appeal for private buyers.

📞 Let Hobart Car Buyers Handle It for You

Whether your vehicle is registered, unregistered, or deregistered, we buy all types of cars in Tasmania. Our team:

– Handles the deregistration paperwork

– Provides free removal across Hobart suburbs

– Pays you top cash on the spot

📍 Suburbs We Serve

We operate across Hobart and southern Tasmania, including Glenorchy, Rosny Park, Claremont, Kingston, Lindisfarne, New Norfolk, Sorell, and more.

🔍 FAQs – Deregistration and Car Sales

Q: Do I need to visit Service Tasmania to sell my car?

A: No. If you’re selling to Hobart Car Buyers, we handle all forms including rego transfer or cancellation.

Q: Can I sell a car that’s already deregistered?

A: Yes. We buy deregistered vehicles and provide towing if needed.

Q: What if I lost my rego papers?

A: As long as you can prove ownership with a license or VIN, we can proceed with the sale.