--- title: "How To Sell Your Car Without A Dealership" description: "I sold my 11 year old car by myself! Find out how you can sell your car without a dealership in Malaysia." url: "https://www.mrmoneytv.com/articles/how-to-sell-your-car-without-a-dealership/" category: "Personal Finance" author: "Finlit" published: 2023-05-29 updated: 2023-06-08 source: "Mr Money TV" --- # How To Sell Your Car Without A Dealership I sold my 11 year old car by myself! Find out how you can sell your car without a dealership in Malaysia. ## Key takeaways - Selling privately can beat a dealer offer: Peter sold his 9-year-old Peugeot 408 for RM11,000 by himself instead of the RM5,000 Carsome offered. - Set your price by researching what similar cars go for, then list on mudah.my or Facebook groups with the age, mileage, defects and condition. - Once you have a buyer, get the original Vehicle Registration Card from your lending bank; it can take up to three days, so call ahead. - Book a PUSPAKOM inspection at mypuspakom.com.my, bring your IC and the original Vehicle Registration Card, and expect it to take about 20 minutes. - Transfer ownership at JPJ with both you and the buyer present; you fill forms, show your IC and Vehicle Registration Card, and pay a RM100 fee. Selling a car can be a daunting task, especially if you're not familiar with the process. What more if you're trying to sell it without going through a car dealership! But trust me when I say that, you'll be able to earn so much more if you sold your car yourself. In fact, I know of someone who earned an **extra RM6,000** just by selling his car himself! So, in this article, I'll walk you through the entire process of selling your car on your own! I promise it will be a rewarding experience. ## Step 1: Set a price ![Price tags](../../assets/articles/how-to-sell-your-car-without-a-dealership/img-1.jpg) Research the market and **determine the going rate for cars similar to yours.** Take into account that factors like mileage and car condition can affect the price. So, you might have to lower the price of your car to compensate for these factors. Finally, when you’ve decided on a price, proceed to list your car on sites like [mudah.my](https://www.mudah.my/) or Facebook groups. You'll want to include as much information as possible about your car - age, mileage, defects (if any), condition and etcetera. This is so that potential buyers will feel like they're able to trust you which in turn, may boaster confidence in buying the car from you. ## Step 2: Meet buyers ![Test driving or driving a car](../../assets/articles/how-to-sell-your-car-without-a-dealership/img-2.jpg) After listing your car, you'll start getting calls from interested buyers. They'll want to know more details about the car and will probably want to test drive and inspect it so be prepared for that. Potential buyers may also offer a lower price once they've inspected the car. So, don't be afraid to **negotiate**, especially if you feel like the buyer’s offer is too low. ## Step 3: Obtain Vehicle Registration Card ![Filling up a form](../../assets/articles/how-to-sell-your-car-without-a-dealership/img-3.jpg) Once you have a buyer, the real work begins. The first thing you need to do is to **obtain the original Vehicle Registration Card from your lending bank.** A Vehicle Registration Card is a document that carries the registration of a car and is issued by JPJ. It is done to establish a link between the car and the owner. This process can take up to three days, so be sure to call your bank and make arrangements in advanced. ## Step 4: Car inspection @ PUSPAKOM ![car inspection by PUSPAKOM](../../assets/articles/how-to-sell-your-car-without-a-dealership/img-4.jpg) The next step is to have your car inspected by PUSPAKOM to ensure that it's roadworthy. To do this, make an appointment through their [website](https://www.mypuspakom.com.my/) and choose your preferred branch. On the day of the inspection, make sure to **bring your IC and the original Vehicle Registration Card.** The inspection process typically takes about 20 minutes, if you go at the right time. We suggest booking a slot earlier in the day! It’s said that PUSPAKOM inspections can be difficult to pass so here are some **pro-tips** you can consider: - Remove the tinting on your windshield and windows for driver and front passenger. - Make sure all your lights are in working order including headlamps, backlights, break lights, signal lights and even car plate lights. - Ensure there are no defects to the body of your car. ## Step 5: Ownership transfer @ JPJ ![Ownership transfer at JPJ](../../assets/articles/how-to-sell-your-car-without-a-dealership/img-5.jpg) After your car passes the PUSPAKOM inspection, it's time to transfer the car ownership through JPJ. **You and the new owner will need to be present for this process.** At JPJ, both parties will be required to fill out some forms and present the relevant documents like IC and Vehicle Registration Card. You'll also need to pay a fee of RM100 for the process. ## Step 6: Say your final goodbye Congratulations! You've sold your car all by yourself! But this step will probably be the hardest (emotionally, at least) - parting with your old car. Give it one last spin, take a picture with it and maybe thank it for being of service to you for the past few years. ## Conclusion By following the steps above, you can sell your car for a fair price and avoid paying commissions to used car platforms. This is a great choice if you're not in a rush to sell your car and have some extra time to experiment around. Remember earlier in the article I mentioned that I know someone who earned an extra RM6,000 simply by selling his car on his own? Well, that some was actually Peter. If you’d like to watch Peter’s journey on how he sold his 9 year old Peugeot 408 for RM11,000 instead of the offered RM5,000 by Carsome, you can check out the [YouTube video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zsj4hVUfHGg&ab_channel=MrMoneyTV) here. ## Frequently asked questions ### How do I sell my car without a dealership in Malaysia? Follow six steps: set a price, meet buyers, get the original Vehicle Registration Card from your lending bank, pass a PUSPAKOM inspection, transfer ownership at JPJ, then say goodbye. List the car on mudah.my or Facebook groups. Both you and the buyer must be present at JPJ, where you pay a RM100 transfer fee. ### Is it worth selling my car myself instead of to Carsome? It can be, if you are not in a rush. Peter sold his 9-year-old Peugeot 408 for RM11,000 by himself instead of the RM5,000 Carsome offered. Selling privately is more work, but it lets you avoid paying commissions to used-car platforms and earn more from the sale. ### How do I pass the PUSPAKOM inspection? Book an appointment at mypuspakom.com.my and choose your branch, then bring your IC and the original Vehicle Registration Card. It takes about 20 minutes if you go early. Pro-tips: remove the tinting on your windshield and front windows, make sure all lights work (headlamps, backlights, brake lights, signal lights, plate lights), and ensure no body defects. ### How much does it cost to transfer car ownership at JPJ? You pay a fee of RM100 for the ownership transfer at JPJ. Both you and the new owner must be present, fill out some forms, and present documents like your IC and the Vehicle Registration Card. Before this step, your car must first pass the PUSPAKOM inspection. ### Where can I list my car for sale in Malaysia? List it on sites like mudah.my or Facebook groups. Include as much information as possible: the age, mileage, defects (if any), and condition. Detailed listings help potential buyers feel they can trust you, which can boost their confidence in buying the car from you.