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Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand and is the only one that has an active car market today.
Until 2022, the Car Fair market was located in Ellerslie but moved to Auckland city centre.
It is different from what it was for decades. Still, you can find cars and campervans for sale, but the offer is small and there are risks associated when buying a campervan on the street.
- In this article, we will go through some key considerations about the Car Fair market and alternatives to it.
1. Auckland Car Fair
The Auckland Car Fair is an event that gathers car sellers and buyers in one place. It offers a wide range of vehicles from private sellers and dealerships.
It’s a dynamic marketplace where you can find everything from vintage classics to the latest models.
The fair typically includes cars, SUVs, campervans, and sometimes motorcycles, catering to diverse preferences and budgets.
2. Alternatives to The Auckland Car Fair
There are few sites where you can list your car for sale. The advantage of doing so online is that you can reach a much larger audience.
Local sites like Travel Cars NZ offer the option to list your car, campervan or motorhome for sale.
This site is the best place to go, especially if you are a backpacker planning to sell your car quickly.
As a bonus, you can also get a social booster when listing your car, so Travel Cars NZ will share it across all their groups that count with over 350,000 members. (as of June 2026)
🚐 If you’re looking to buy a car or campervan you can also contact us directly at 021 30 36 19 (available on Whatsapp +64 21303619).
3. Campervans for Sale in Auckland
At Travel Cars NZ, we have around 40 campervans and backpacker cars in stock, conveniently located in Auckland. We offer a wide range of services, including:
- Campervans and backpacker cars for sale
- Campervan conversions
- Mechanical warranties up to 12 months
- Buy-back options for travellers
- Reserve a campervan before arriving to NZ
- Nationwide delivery options
- Second battery kit installations
- 22L fridge installations
- Roof awnings, roof racks, and roof boxes
Whether you’re buying, selling, or travelling around New Zealand, our team is here to help make your journey easy and stress-free.
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4. Tips for Attending the Auckland Car Fair
Before visiting the car fair, do a little research on the vehicle you want and its market price. Try to arrive early, inspect the vehicle properly, and ask for any service history.
If possible, bring a mechanic or a friend with you. Most sellers are open to negotiation, so set your budget beforehand and don’t be afraid to make an offer.
We highly recommend to get an AA Mechanical Inspection before paying any deposit for a car, and also understand what means buying privately Vs buying in a dealership.
- If the car you buying is 3000$ below any dealer price and its in good mechanical condition the deal will be ”fair”.
At Travel Cars NZ, we can’t fully deliver our opinions about the car fair market and the usual people selling there every Sunday, we can just invite you to check for Google reviews or ask in public groups or forums about other travelers experiences.
🚐 More tips about buying a campervan in NZ can be found here: 12 Tips for Buying a Campervan in New Zealand
5. Compare at The Car Fair & Pay Us a Visit
Its always good to get a feeling of the Auckland campervan market, get familiar with models and prices.
Still, you can always visit us after the car fair, we are centrally located with nearby public transport available every Sunday.
We also open from 10am until 6pm, everyday. However, is highly recommended to get an appointment, specially during high season we get really busy!
