Buyer guide

How to buy your car

The information to prepare before requesting a vehicle makes sourcing faster and more accurate.

1. Set your budget

Tell us your maximum budget and whether it should include estimated shipping/import costs or only the vehicle purchase price.

2. Choose your vehicle

Give us the make, model, year range, body type and any alternatives you would accept.

3. Define your preferences

Transmission, petrol/diesel/hybrid/electric, colour, mileage range, engine size, 2WD/4WD and must-have features.

4. Review actual unit details

Before purchase, review the information supplied for the exact unit, including available condition/inspection or source documents.

5. Read the quotation

Confirm what is included and excluded, payment terms, validity period, estimated timing, cancellation/refund terms and who is responsible for each import step.

6. Pay safely

Use only payment instructions stated on verified official documents. Query any unexpected change of bank account details before paying.

What your quote should make clear

Vehicle purchase / source price
Inspection or source-related charges, where applicable
Freight / shipping and insurance, where applicable
Estimated duties, taxes, port or clearance costs where included
Local transport / delivery where included
My First Car service or facilitation charges where applicable
Expected documentation and client responsibilities
Quote validity, payment terms and estimated process

Finance

If third-party vehicle finance is available for a transaction, approval is subject to the finance provider’s affordability, credit, security and documentation requirements. My First Car does not guarantee lender approval.

Request a vehicle quote

Tell us what you need. We can source a suitable vehicle and prepare a written estimate.

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