How to sell your car in the Philippines: the complete 2026 guide
Everything a first-time seller needs: preparing the car, pricing it, choosing between a dealer, a trade-in and a private buyer, and closing the sale safely.
Selling guide8 min readRead
Sell your carfor thehighest offerin 10 minutes.
Submit once. Certified partner dealers across the Philippines bid on your car, and we hand you only the highest offer. Free, and yours to decline.
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Submit2 min
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Dealers bid10 min
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Viewing & paymentSame day
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One submission.
Every dealer bids.
You never tour showrooms or negotiate dealer by dealer. The dealers compete for your car, and the route to your money has three stops.
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Submit2 min
Tell us the brand, model, year, mileage and condition. Photos help but are optional.
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Dealers bid10 min
Certified partner dealers compete. We relay only the highest offer to you.
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Viewing & paymentSame day
Accept, arrange a viewing where you like, get paid by bank transfer. Papers handled.
Watch the offer climb.
Each partner dealer sees your board and bids blind against the others. The first bid is rarely the best one; by the time we call you, the number has been pushed up by competition, not conversation.
- Dealers bid blind against each other for 10 minutes.
- You see the highest offer only. No haggling, no pressure.
- Accept, and payment lands by bank transfer at the viewing.
2021 Toyota Vios 1.3 XLE CVT
38,200 km · submitted Tue 9:12 AM
Highest offer
₱612,000
- +1 minDealer 07Partner dealer 07₱565,000
- +3 minDealer 12Partner dealer 12₱578,000
- +4 minDealer 03Partner dealer 03₱590,000
- +6 minDealer 21Partner dealer 21₱598,000
- +8 minDealer 07Partner dealer 07₱606,000
- +9 minDealer 15Partner dealer 15₱612,000
What each way of selling costs you.
Price is only one column. Time, safety and the trips to the LTO are the rest of the fare.
| What it costs you | MABcarsdealer bidding | Casa trade-in | Private sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who sets the price | Many dealers competing | One dealer | You, then the buyer haggles |
| Time to cash | Within 24–48 hours | Same day, tied to a new-car purchase | 2–6 weeks, often longer |
| Fees to you | None | None, but bundled into the deal | Listing, notary, LTO trips, your time |
| Viewings | One, at a place you choose | At the showroom | As many strangers as it takes |
| Payment | Bank transfer, verified | Credited to the new car | Cash or cheque, you verify |
| LTO transfer | Handled by the dealer | Handled by the dealer | You chase the buyer |
| Obligation | None — decline anytime | Tied to buying their car | None |
Buying? The board opens soon.
Inspected used cars with clean papers and financing terms are on the way. Leave your number and we will text you the day the first cars go up.
Customer reviews.
What sellers tell us after the transfer is done.
Guides for owners.
Straight answers on selling, buying, paperwork and keeping a car alive through the rainy season.
LTO transfer of ownership: requirements and steps for used cars
The documents and steps for transferring a used car to a new owner at the LTO, and why sellers should never skip it.
Ownership6 min readRead
How much is my car worth? What actually moves a used car's price
The seven factors dealers use to price a used car in the Philippines, and what you can still change before you sell.
Selling guide7 min readRead
Before you submit.
How fast will I get an offer for my car?
Most submissions receive their highest dealer offer within 10 minutes during office hours. Once your details are in, our certified partner dealers bid on your car and we relay only the highest offer to you.
Does it cost anything to sell through MABcars?
No. Submitting your car, receiving offers and arranging a viewing are free for sellers. Our partner dealers pay for access to the bidding platform, so you never pay a listing fee or commission.
Am I obligated to accept the offer?
Never. The offer is yours to accept, negotiate or decline. Even after a viewing, you can walk away if the final figure does not match what was quoted.
What happens at the viewing?
The winning dealer inspects the car in person, usually at a location you choose in Metro Manila or nearby provinces. They verify the condition matches your submission, confirm the offer, and if you agree, payment and paperwork follow on the same day or the next.
Ready to see your offer?
Two minutes to submit. Your highest dealer offer within 10 minutes. Nothing to pay and nothing to accept unless you like the number.