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500 Autos

West Melbourne, Victoria 3003

Researched 7 September 2026 · Details checked against their website 28 September 2026

Budget cars, wagons and vansPop-top campervansBackpacker and traveller vehiclesBuy-back vehicle plans
Dealer type
Independent Used
Stock
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Location
West Melbourne
Profile
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The short version

500 Autos, trading as Backpackers' Auto Sales, is a budget used car dealer in Footscray selling cars, wagons, vans and pop-top campervans from $4,000, aimed at travellers and budget buyers. Every vehicle comes with a roadworthy certificate and an included mechanical warranty.

Best forBackpackers, students and budget buyers wanting an affordable, roadworthy vehicle with a buy-back option before they leave Australia.

About the dealership

500 Autos trades as Backpackers' Auto Sales from 19-21 Napier St, Footscray (cnr Whitehall St), having relocated to Footscray from its earlier address. Run by owner Wally, the yard sells cars, wagons, vans and pop-top campervans priced from $4,000, each supplied with a roadworthy certificate and guaranteed ownership title. The business also runs a buy-back plan for travellers wanting to sell their vehicle back before leaving the country, plus a no-obligation pick-up service from nearby Footscray and North Melbourne train stations.

Why a buyer might visit

  • Vehicles priced from $4,000, roadworthy-certified and titled
  • Included mechanical parts and labour warranty on every vehicle, for 4 or 12 months
  • Buy-back plan aimed at travellers leaving Australia
  • Free pick-up service from nearby train stations

Who may want to visit

  • Backpackers and working holidaymakers
  • Students on a budget
  • Travellers needing a pop-top van or wagon
  • Buyers wanting a guaranteed roadworthy vehicle under $10,000

Worth knowing before you go

This is a budget-focused yard rather than a broad-range dealership, so stock centres on low-cost runabouts, wagons, vans and pop-top campervans rather than late-model or prestige vehicles. No live stock count or finance option is disclosed on the site.

Services and support

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Service availability is recorded from the dealership's own published information and may change. Confirm finance terms, warranty coverage and servicing directly before purchase.

Questions buyers ask

What does 500 Autos sell?

Budget cars, wagons, vans and pop-top campervans from $4,000, aimed at travellers and students.

Where is 500 Autos located?

19-21 Napier St, Footscray (cnr Whitehall St) VIC.

Does every vehicle come with a warranty?

Yes, a mechanical parts and labour warranty is included on all vehicles, for either 4 or 12 months.

Can I sell my car back before I leave Australia?

Yes, 500 Autos offers a buy-back plan for travellers.

Does CDR host its vehicle listings?

No. CDR links buyers to the dealership's own website for current stock.

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