Wondering if your vehicle can be listed on Drive mate? This guide outlines the requirements to ensure your car is eligible to join our platform.
Car Eligibility Overview
To be eligible, your vehicle must meet at least one of the following three criteria. These ensure vehicle safety, reliability, and legal compliance on the Drive mate platform.
Option 1: Standard Vehicle Criteria
Your car is eligible if it meets all of the following:
Manufactured in 2008 or later
Valued at $120,000 or less
Less than 200,000 km on the odometer
(Vehicles with up to 220,000 km may still be accepted on a case-by-case basis)
Option 2: Market Value Criteria
Your car may also be eligible if:
It has a Redbook value of $8,000 or more at the time of listing
We may also accept:
Vintage, classic, sports, or performance vehicles
(Reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis)
Option 3: Van and Ute Exceptions
Vans and utes may still qualify even if older than 2008 or with more than 200,000 km, especially if diesel-powered and known for durability.
These are considered on a case-by-case basis by the Drive mate team.
Do note that your vehicle needs to comply with ANY OF THE THREE CRITERIA above.
Additional Requirements
Regardless of whether your car meets the base or alternative criteria, the following requirements must also be satisfied:
Registered in Australia and legally compliant
Privately owned passenger vehicle (not a commercial truck or motorcycle)
Four wheels, seating no more than 12 passengers
Clean title (no salvage or branded vehicles)
Well maintained and serviced regularly
Compliant with Drive mate’s maintenance policy
GPS device installed
➤ You can use your own, or subscribe to our Good mates plan for $10/month to receive one.
Accepted fuel types include petrol, diesel, LPG, hybrid, and electric.
Ineligible Vehicle Types
The following vehicles cannot be listed on Drive mate:
Motorcycles or bikes
Construction or farm equipment
Limousines
Vehicles designed primarily for off-road use
Vehicles that require a commercial license to operate
Special Cases
We may still accept:
Repairable write-offs that have been fully repaired and certified
High-mileage vans and utes (reviewed individually)
What Happens If My Car Qualifies?
Great! You can proceed to create a Host account and begin the listing process. Follow our Getting Started Guide to upload your vehicle details and schedule a GPS install if needed.
Policy Updates
Drive mate reserves the right to update vehicle eligibility requirements at any time. Make sure your car continues to meet these criteria as it ages.