Yes — your listing is completely free for 7 days. After that, it simply expires — there is no auto-billing and nothing is charged automatically. If you'd like to keep it live, you can extend for a small one-off fee. We never charge commission.

Your listing becomes inactive after 7 days. You can extend it from your dashboard — any paid extension is added on top of your remaining time, so you never lose a day.

No. We charge zero commission. The money your buyer pays goes directly to you.

The only costs are the optional paid extensions shown above. There are no setup fees, listing fees, or success fees.

Most car sites charge listing fees and take a commission on the sale. Car Spot is free for 7 days, charges zero commission, and keeps your personal details private — buyers contact you through Car Spot, so your phone number is never shared.

Buyers send enquiries through Car Spot. You receive them by email and can respond at your own pace. Your phone number and personal details stay private.

Just your vehicle details — make, model, year, price and photos. Most listings take under 2 minutes to create.

Yes. Every listing gets a unique link you can share on Trade Me, Facebook, or anywhere else.

Car Spot doesn't handle payments. You arrange payment directly with the buyer. Bank transfer is the most common and safest method.

Yes. From your dashboard you can re-list a sold car and choose a new listing duration.

Car Spot is built for private sellers — if you're selling your own car, you're in the right place. Dealers should get in touch via our dealers page.