Sell Your Toyota Campervan Even After You Leave Nelson

Leaving the Country? We handle everything on the ground so your campervan gets sold, even after you’ve left.

Why use this service?

Selling a self-contained Toyota campervan in New Zealand is easy—until you’re about to leave. Then it’s a mad scramble: listing it, dealing with tyre-kickers, dropping the price just to get something before your flight. Some people even abandon their vans at the airport because they run out of time.

This service solves all that. You hand over the keys, head off, and still get a proper sale. No rush, no desperate giveaways, no shady buyers trying to lowball you at the last minute. Just a fair deal, even after you’re gone.

Sell Even After You Leave – No need to panic-sell before your flight.
Serious Buyers Only – We handle test drives, so you avoid time-wasters.
Better Price, No Pressure – Take your time to get the right offer.
WOF & Rego Sorted – We can renew these for a small fee.

Payouts are made via Wise or direct NZ bank transfer, so you get your money easily, wherever you are.

Let us handle the hard part while you move on hassle-free.

Selling your self-contained Toyota campervan in Nelson after leaving NZ is easy.

 

Use the contact form below or email to leave your self-contained Toyota campervan in our hands—we’ll handle the test drives and viewings, making the process completely hassle-free for you. Simply drop it off or have us pick it up, and we’ll take care of the rest.

How much does it cost?

 

  • 15% Commission – Simple and fair. You get your van sold after you leave.
  • Minimum Fee of $499 Applies for Cheaper Vans – So it’s worth our time, too.

Campervan sales area: Nelson

Available for sales beyond the usual range for an additional fee.

HOW IT WORKS

Hand Over the Keys – We’ll Be Your Selling Agent

  • Park your campervan on public land and leave us the keys—we’ll move it as needed to keep it from being towed.
  • You don’t need to be in the country to finalise a sale.

You Run the Ads – We Meet the Buyers

  • You create the listings and handle enquiries.
  • When a buyer is interested, you tell us when to meet them for a test drive.
  • No need for you to coordinate logistics from overseas—we take care of it.

Sell for the Best Price – No Rushing, No Lowball Offers

  • Once you finalise a deal, we hand over the keys, and you get paid.
  • No stress, no last-minute giveaways just because you’re out of time.

Ready to Sell?

Stop stressing about selling your Toyota campervan before you leave. Drop off your keys, run your ads, and let us handle the rest.

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FAQ

Backpackers and travellers leaving New Zealand often face the same problem: what to do with their campervan. Once you’re gone, selling from overseas is a nightmare.

That’s where we come in. We handle everything on the ground so your campervan gets sold, even after you’ve left.

No, you don’t need to be in the country. You can leave your campervan with us, and we’ll take care of everything on the ground while you’re overseas. Simply hand over the keys, and we’ll handle the test drives and viewings for you.

Yes, all campervans must be self-contained to be eligible for sale. This ensures they meet New Zealand’s freedom camping regulations and attract more buyers.

We currently only accept Toyota campervans as they’re in high demand and easy to resell. However, if you have a non-Toyota and are out of options, feel free to reach out—we’ll see if we can help.

Your campervan must have a current rego and WOF and, to the best of your knowledge, be able to pass the next one.

Yes. If your van doesn’t sell after 3 months, we charge a minimum monthly fee of $99 after that.

You’re responsible for creating the listings and managing all inquiries directly. Once you’ve secured an interested buyer and finalised the details with them, simply inform us, and we’ll take care of the test drives and viewings.

Online Marketplaces

  • Trade Me – One of New Zealand’s most popular platforms for selling vehicles, including campervans.
  • Facebook Marketplace & Groups – A great way to connect with buyers through listings and dedicated campervan buy-and-sell groups.
  • BackpackerBoard – A well-known site where travellers and backpackers look for campervans.

For an additional fee, we can manage the entire process for you.

The Reality

Yes, you can legally sell it, but the real issue is whether someone will actually buy it and how they’ll move it. If the WOF or rego is expired:

  • The buyer can’t legally drive it away unless they get a temporary permit or tow it.
  • If the rego has lapsed for more than 12 months, it may need to be re-registered, which is a costly and time-consuming process.
  • If they try to drive it without a WOF or rego, they risk fines, demerit points, or getting towed if caught.
  • Most buyers won’t want the hassle, making it much harder to sell.

Your Best Options

  • If the van still has a WOF and rego, you’ll have a much easier time selling.
  • If the WOF is expired but the van could still pass, consider getting a new WOF before selling.
  • If the rego has lapsed, check how long it’s been—if over 12 months, the van may need to go through a full re-registration process, which many buyers will avoid.
  • If you’re completely stuck, contact us—we can see what’s possible, but it’s your risk, and we’ll manage it as best as we can.

So, yes, you can sell it, but whether it’s worth the hassle depends on your situation.

If you decide to take your van back, just let us know. We can arrange to have it returned to you whenever you need it.

No, your van is not covered under our insurance during viewings or test drives. You’ll need to arrange your own insurance or accept the risk of going without.

In New Zealand, it’s legal to drive without insurance, but that doesn’t mean it’s a good idea. If a potential buyer damages your van during a test drive, you’ll be the one left paying for repairs unless they agree to cover it (which is unlikely). Third-party insurance is cheap and can at least protect you if they hit another vehicle.

If you’re unsure about your options, we can advise you on how to minimise risk—but ultimately, it’s your responsibility.

No, you don’t need to worry about buyers contacting you directly. If you prefer, we can handle all inquiries and list your van on multiple platforms ourselves for an additional commission. We’ll take care of everything, from inquiries to test drives and viewings.

Yes, you can ship us the keys. Once we have them, we can handle the rest of the process for you, including test drives, viewings, and selling your Toyota campervan. Just let us know, and we’ll provide the details on how to send the keys.

Enquiries