SwapU Blog
Platform updates, how-to guides, and founder writing about peer-to-peer vehicle swapping in Australia.
A step-by-step guide to swapping a car, motorcycle, or 4WD in Australia — covering PPSR checks, transfer documents, stamp duty across all states, escrow, and the legal paperwork both owners need to sign.
Selling a car costs more than most people realise. Buying one costs even more. Don't sell for a loss and then buy at a premium — swap and save. Here's a plain-English breakdown of where the costs come from and how a direct swap eliminates most of them.
Peer-to-peer swapping is an old idea. It keeps failing for the same reason. Here's what changed in 2024 — and why the infrastructure finally exists to make it work reliably.
Nicholas — former chef, circus production coordinator, and high school teacher — explains why he spent six years building infrastructure for peer-to-peer car swaps instead of just an app.
Most people assume a car swap only works when two cars have identical values. It doesn't. Here's how agreed value actually works — and why the maths usually favours both owners.
Don't sell for a loss and then buy at a premium. Swap directly with another Brisbane owner — with PPSR checks, Stripe escrow on the coordination fee, and a plain-English agreement.