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Sell your car in the canton of St. Gallen – from Lake Constance to the Alps

A firm offer via the form, your money at the handover: we take care of the deregistration at the road traffic office.

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  • Number reserved free of charge for one year
  • Deregistration at the office in St. Gallen included
  • Firm offer based on photos
  • Purchase price at the handover

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Sell your car in the canton of St. Gallen without a listing or haggling

Selling a car in the canton of St. Gallen doesn’t have to mean waiting weeks for the right buyer. You get a firm offer from us as soon as you’ve sent the vehicle details, photos and the vehicle registration document. If your details are correct, that amount stands, and there is no renegotiation.

The canton stretches from Lake Constance to the Alps and borders Germany, Austria and Liechtenstein. Many people in St. Gallen live in the valleys: in the Rhine Valley, the Seeztal, the Linth plain and the Toggenburg. The A1 runs from Zurich via Wil and St. Gallen to St. Margrethen, where the A13 begins its route through the Rhine Valley toward Sargans and Chur; the A3 reaches Sargans along Lake Walen. The Wildhaus and Ricken passes are open all year.

For your sale, this means: whether your home is in the cantonal capital, the Toggenburg or the Sarganserland, the deregistration at the cantonal road traffic office is our job. So you don’t have to go to the head office on Frongartenstrasse or to one of the four inspection centers in Thal, Kaltbrunn, Mels or Oberbüren. All you have to do is send the request and a few photos and attend the handover.

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How car buying in the canton of St. Gallen works – fast & transparent

  1. 1

    Request a non-binding offer

    Enter your vehicle details in our online form. Your advantage: with just a few details, you get a very accurate initial offer (in practice often accurate to within +/- 1’000 CHF), because we use real market data.

  2. 2

    Send photos & vehicle registration document

    Send us photos of your car and your vehicle registration document conveniently online. This allows a precise assessment without you losing time on appointments.

  3. 3

    Get a guaranteed offer

    Based on your photos, you receive a firm, guaranteed offer – conveniently online, with no on-site viewing appointments. No renegotiation, 100% transparent.

  4. 4

    Vehicle handover & payment

    We pay you the agreed price during the handover, by instant bank transfer. We then arrange the deregistration with the road traffic office.

How you get your money

Right at handover, with no waiting.

Instant bank transfer Recommended

We transfer the purchase price during the handover itself. The money is usually in your account within seconds, secure and traceable.

Cash payment

For smaller amounts, for example for export vehicles, we can also pay in cash on request.

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Car buying in St. Gallen: from Lake Constance via the Toggenburg to Lake Walen

We buy St. Gallen cars from every region of the canton. Gossau and Wittenbach border directly on the city of St. Gallen, Rorschach lies on Lake Constance, and in the Wil region, with Uzwil and Flawil, one of the four inspection centers is in Oberbüren. In the Rhine Valley, with Altstätten and Widnau, the Rhine forms the border with Austria, and further up the Rhine, Buchs in Werdenberg lies opposite Liechtenstein. The Sarganserland, with Sargans and Mels, reaches as far as Lake Walen, and the Toggenburg around Wattwil reaches up to Wildhaus. And in See-Gaster, where the Kaltbrunn inspection center is located, Rapperswil-Jona lies on Lake Zurich.

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Places in the canton of St. Gallen

  • St. Gallen
  • Rapperswil-Jona
  • Wil
  • Gossau
  • Uzwil
  • Buchs
  • Altstätten
  • Flawil
  • Widnau
  • Rorschach
  • Wittenbach
  • Mels
  • Wattwil
  • Sargans

Also covered

  • Rhine Valley
  • Werdenberg
  • Sarganserland
  • See-Gaster
  • Toggenburg
  • Wil region
  • Rorschach region

St. Gallen road traffic office: plates and tax

Deregistrations here are handled by the road traffic office of the canton of St. Gallen (Strassenverkehrs- und Schifffahrtsamt), with its head office at Frongartenstrasse 5 in St. Gallen and inspection centers in Thal (Buriet), Kaltbrunn, Mels and Oberbüren. License plates can be deposited at any time: at the plate administration counter, after the counters close via the plate drop slot in the inner courtyard of the head office, by mail or at the inspection centers, and in Kaltbrunn also via a drop slot. They must be handed in cleaned and without frames, screws or magnets; frames that have not been removed are destroyed. The number stays reserved free of charge for one year; after that, an automatically sent invoice for Fr. 50.– extends the reservation by another year. The office informs your liability insurer directly. If you sell to us, we take care of the deregistration.

The cantonal motor vehicle tax is owed in advance for each calendar year; the obligation ends on the day the plates are returned. The office credits taxes that are not owed and offsets them; on request, it pays them back, at the latest after two years. Since January 1, 2026, passenger cars have been taxed on gross weight and power. By the way: at the inspection centers, you can only pay fees by card or Twint; cash is accepted only at the head office.

What you need for the sale

  • Vehicle registration document
  • License plates without frames, screws or magnets
  • All keys including the spare key
  • Service booklet and invoices for major repairs
  • ID card or passport
  • If leased: leasing company and contract number

Why verkaufedeinauto.ch?

Because our customers matter most to us, verkaufedeinauto.ch gives you a platform where you can conveniently – at any time of day – have your car’s value estimated from home. Our team supports you personally from the valuation to the handover – for a fast, smooth sale and immediate payment. If you’d like to find out more, visit our About us page.

  • Guaranteed offer

    You get a firm offer for your car in no time, based on your photos. No negotiating and no obligation whatsoever.

  • Hassle-free

    Fast and stress-free: upload your photos, and we’ll take care of the rest. No lengthy appointments and no tough negotiations.

  • Fair

    A fair offer based on your photos – no hidden costs, no obligation whatsoever.

Selling your car made easy

Selling your car in the canton of St. Gallen: three ways compared

Criterion Private sale Selling to a dealer Selling via verkaufedeinauto.ch
Price high low medium-high + guaranteed offer
Effort high medium very low
Risk high low zero risk – secure payment
Duration 3–12 weeks 3–10 days 24–48h
Deregistration do it yourself sometimes included

Private sale

Price
high
Effort
high
Risk
high
Duration
3–12 weeks
Deregistration
do it yourself

Selling to a dealer

Price
low
Effort
medium
Risk
low
Duration
3–10 days
Deregistration
sometimes

Selling via verkaufedeinauto.ch

Price
medium-high + guaranteed offer
Effort
very low
Risk
zero risk – secure payment
Duration
24–48h
Deregistration
included

Selling a used car in St. Gallen: what the new tax means

Since 2026, a new ordinance on road traffic charges has applied in the canton of St. Gallen. Passenger cars in the best energy efficiency category get a 50 percent discount on the basic tax in the year of first registration and the three following years, and the second-best category 25 percent. Conversely, cars first registered before October 1, 2002, cars without an energy label or in the worst category pay 25 percent more, and the second-worst category 12.5 percent more.

For private buyers in the canton, a young, economical car is therefore cheaper to run, and an older or thirsty one more expensive. In a private sale, this can affect the search for prospective buyers. We, on the other hand, work with prices achieved all over Switzerland, and for older models we also consider export. If you often drive over the Ricken, to Wildhaus or into the Sarganserland, you should also state all-wheel drive, winter wheels and the condition of the brakes precisely.

What determines the value of your car?

The most important factors in a vehicle valuation:

  • Make & model

    Premium brands hold their value better

  • Mileage

    The lower, the more valuable

  • Features & engine

    High-end features and a powerful engine increase the value

  • Technical condition

    Body, engine and transmission are assessed individually

What our customers say

Reviews on ProvenExpert from people who have sold their car to us.

Very good

Average 5-star rating

Recommended by customers 2026

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“Finally, a sale where I felt I was treated fairly. The offer was binding, and the whole process was quick and hassle-free.”

“I’ve sold several cars before, but never this stress-free. Everything was prepared digitally, and all I had to do was show up for the appointment. No haggling, no paperwork – the team took care of everything.”

“Professional team, transparent processes and fast payment.”

Questions from the canton of St. Gallen about selling a car

Is a fresh inspection needed before I sell?

No. We also accept vehicles with an inspection that is due or was missed. If you still want to have it inspected beforehand, the Buriet (Thal), Kaltbrunn, Mels and Oberbüren inspection centers are open to you, where registration matters can also be handled. Tell us in your request the date of the last inspection and any outstanding defects, and our offer will be more accurate.

Where can I hand in license plates myself in St. Gallen?

At the head office at Frongartenstrasse 5, after the counters close in the plate drop slot in the inner courtyard, by mail or at the counter of the Buriet, Mels and Oberbüren inspection centers, and in Kaltbrunn also via the drop slot. Remember to remove frames, screws and magnets. If you sell to us, you don’t have to worry about this, because we take care of the deregistration.

What does the new motor vehicle tax since 2026 mean for my sale?

Since January 1, 2026, passenger cars in the canton of St. Gallen have been taxed on gross weight and power, with discounts for very efficient young cars and surcharges for older or inefficient ones. What matters most to you as the seller: as soon as the plates are back at the office, you no longer owe any tax, and anything overpaid is credited or, on request, paid back.

Can I sell the car while a lease is still running?

Yes. The car does belong to the leasing company until the contract is settled, but that’s exactly what happens as part of the sale. That’s why the leasing company and contract number belong in your request; both are also on the list of documents. Our article Sell a leased car shows you what other steps are involved.

Does my St. Gallen number stay reserved?

Yes, after the deposit, the office holds your number free of charge for one year. After that, it automatically sends you an invoice for Fr. 50.–; if you pay it, the number stays reserved for another year. If a new car is already waiting, you transfer the plates straight to it and don’t need to deposit anything.

Do you also buy older cars for which I pay more tax?

Yes. Cars first registered before October 1, 2002, or without an energy label have paid 25 percent more tax in the canton of St. Gallen since 2026, but you can still sell them. We also buy older vehicles and those without a valid MFK (vehicle inspection), and for them we also look at export. Our free valuation gives you a first impression of the value.

Selling your car in St. Gallen’s neighboring cantons

The canton of St. Gallen surrounds both Appenzells and borders five other cantons; you’ll find all the neighboring pages here.

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  • We buy from Lake Constance to the Sarganserland
  • We deregister your car at the office in St. Gallen
  • Firm offer with no viewing appointment
  • Payment at the handover
  • Older cars and vehicles without an MFK too
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