In Australia, car broker fees are the cost of outsourcing the haggling so you don’t sprain a vocal cord saying “best price, mate.” For new-car brokering, expect a flat fee around AUD 300–1,000, or sometimes no direct fee because they’re paid a dealer commission—ask point-blank. Some buyers’ agents charge 1–2% of the purchase price or a fixed AUD 500–2,000 if they’re wrangling trade-ins and delivery. For used-car sourcing and inspections, typical fees run AUD 300–800, or about 1–3% if they’re hunting, checking history, and negotiating. Always confirm who pays them (you, the dealer, or both), cap any success fee, and get the inclusions in writing. If the fee is bundled into finance or “savings,” do the maths—some bargains evaporate faster than a puddle in January.
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