Frequently asked questions

Autobuster offers you the opportunity to have your car sold by professionals without much effort. We take care of the entire sales process and promise you an independent and fair transaction. Achieve the best possible selling price, and safe time in the sales process.

When you sell your car through Autobuster, you’ll get a higher sale price than you would at a traditional garage sale. That’s because Autobuster does a thorough valuation and determines the best market price for your car. In addition, the service offers professional services that will increase the value of your vehicle. A key benefit is that there are no middlemen to make extra money.

Selling a car with Autobuster is a carefully orchestrated process to ensure you get the best value for your vehicle without having to worry about the complex details of selling it:

• Online calculation: To start with, you calculate your vehicle online, including details of its current condition, and get an initial estimate of the selling price.
• Professional appraisal by TCS: In close cooperation with the Touring Club Switzerland (TCS), your vehicle will undergo a thorough inspection. This independent appraisal ensures that your car is presented in the best possible condition and that potential buyers have the necessary confidence in the buying process.
• Determination of the best-selling price: Based on the information gathered, we jointly determine the best-selling price for your car.
• Additional services to increase value: Autobuster offers a range of additional services that can increase the value of your vehicle. These include professional cleaning services, MOT inspection, warranty, etc.
• Targeted sales: Once your vehicle is fully prepared, we’ll take care of the targeted sales of your vehicle. We use our platform and our network of partners to reach a wide range of buyers. Our goal is to find the ideal buyer for your vehicle as quickly as possible.
• Test drive and negotiation: We accompany you on the two to three test drives and carry them out together. We then negotiate with the potential buyers and conclude a purchase contract.
• Payment and handover: Once the contract has been signed, we take care of the handover and payment of the vehicle. You will receive the money at the latest 10 days after the handover of the vehicle.

Once you have received the summary on the website, you will go through 4 steps with us:

1. TCS appointment: We call you at the agreed time and arrange an appointment at the TCS.
2. Appraisal & sales agreement: We check your vehicle, determine the sales price together and set up a sales agreement.
3. Professional photos & sales preparation: We take professional photos of your car and arrange the ideal presentation for the sale.
4. Sales & sales contract processing: We take care of the entire sales process and sell your car.

If you want to sell your car yourself after commissioning, you only pay for the basic package CHF 590.- and the professional exterior cleaning CHF 500.- if you have booked this.

After the appraisal at the TCS, you can leave your car directly with us. We will park the vehicle on our site. You pay CHF 30 per week for the parking space rental.

If Autobuster does not find a buyer within the specified timeframe, we will contact you for possible price adjustments. If the sale is unsuccessful within the timeframe, the sales commission will expire at no cost to you. You will only have to pay for the optional “Professional Interior & Exterior Cleaning“ service.

Autobuster offers any services such as a garage and a body shop.

Autobuster «Basis»

• Technical Inspection & Basic Cleaning
• Professional Photos & Listing Creation
• Guided Test Drive & Customer Support
• Contract & Payment Handling
• Vehicle Handover to Buyer

Autobuster «Plus»

All from Autobuster Basic Package

• Professional Interior & Exterior Cleaning
• Contract & Payment Handling

Autobuster Carefree

All from Autobuster Basic & Plus Package

• Assess Vehicle at the Road Traffic Office MOT
• Used Car Warranty

Autobuster checks each vehicle for defects and provides a detailed report with photos and description. Vehicles offered for sale must be roadworthy. Any cosmetic defects are decided by the seller or the buyer whether they will be repaired. The better the condition of the car, the higher the chances of selling it. For unforeseen things, a vehicle guarantee can be obtained for CHF 500.

If you place your car with Autobuster, we will carry out the test drives without you. Otherwise together with you. We estimate that approximately two to three test drives will be carried out before a sale is made. We will contact you with suggested dates. If you store your car with us, we will conduct the test drives on our own.

You only have direct contact with potential buyers during a test drive.

The sales potential describes the attractiveness of your offer. The price of your car is determined by market and condition. The offer to sell is defined by the amount of your asking price. If your car is advertised at a high price, it will take longer to find a suitable buyer. The lower the price, the better the chances of selling and vice versa.

Autobuster checks each vehicle for defects and provides a detailed report with photos and description. Vehicles offered for sale must be roadworthy. Any cosmetic defects are decided by the seller or the buyer whether they will be repaired. The better the condition of the car, the higher the chances of selling it. For unforeseen things, a vehicle warranty can be taken out for CHF 500.

Autobuster checks each vehicle for defects and provides a detailed report with photos and description. Vehicles offered for sale must be roadworthy. Any cosmetic defects are decided by the seller or the buyer whether they will be repaired. The better the condition of the car, the higher the chances of selling it. For unforeseen things, a vehicle warranty can be taken out for CHF 500.

Bring your car, your vehicle registration document, your service booklet, and any additional documents. We will call you before the appraisal and arrange an appointment. We’ll explain how the appraisal works and what you need to bring with you. Don’t forget to bring the voucher for the car wash and the hoover coins for the cleaning.

The appraisal of your car takes approximate one hour and is carried out as follows:

• Appointment: We call you before the appraisal and arrange an appointment. We will explain to you how the appraisal will take place and what you need to bring with you.
• Car cleaning before the appraisal: You will need to clean your car briefly yourself before the appraisal in order for it to be checked (please plan enough time for this so that you are at the agreed time at the test track). You will receive a car wash voucher and hoover coins for cleaning your car by post. The car wash and the hoovers are directly in front of the test track (see map).
• Start assessment: Arrive at the test lane at the agreed time. Our TCS expert will accompany you to a waiting area and start the inspection of your car.
• Price assessment: Our Autobuster expert will join you after about half an hour and assess the market value, considering the condition of the car.
• Condition report: You will receive a detailed condition report with all defects. You decide which defects you want to repair yourself or via Autobuster. Every car sold through Autobuster must be roadworthy.
• Price determination and sales commission: Based on the market value and the condition report, the sales price of your car will be determined. If you agree with the selling price and the conditions of sale, we will sign the sales commission together.
• Photos and vehicle details: If you want to sell your car through Autobuster, we will take photos on the spot and advertise your car for sale.
• Take your car with you or park it: After the inspection appointment, you can either take your car back with you or park it on our site until it is sold. The advantage of placing the car with Autobuster is that we can carry out the test drives without you.

Please note that the price quoted is based on your assessment of the car’s condition and may be adjusted during the on-site appraisal. The market value and condition report will be used to determine the selling price of your car.

It doesn’t matter. Autobuster will check each vehicle for defects and provide a detailed report with photos and description. The condition of your car will be discussed with you on site at the TCS. Vehicles offered for sale must be roadworthy. Any cosmetic defects are decided by the seller or the buyer whether they are to be repaired. The better the condition of the car, the higher the chances of selling it. For unforeseen things, a vehicle guarantee can be obtained for CHF 500.

At Autobuster you’ll find used cars that we professionally check and sell on behalf of sellers. When you buy a car from Autobuster, you can also purchase professional services such as warranty, insurance, and technical checks.