That car has just been sitting there, face it. Perhaps it’s time to retire the old family wagon, seen better days; that project car you never quite made a complete project of, or the consequence of a fender bender on one of Perth’s busy roads. Regardless of the story, though, it now stares you in the face; this junk car is occupying valuable real estate in your driveway or garage and you want to get rid of it.
The idea of selling it privately feels like a huge amount of work — ads for sale, tyre-kickers, haggling. The good news is, there’s a far easier, faster, and more surprisingly lucrative option: selling it to a professional car wrecker.
The process may feel foreign, but it’s meant to be anything but difficult. Here at WA Auto Parts we take the hassle out of selling your car. organising ownership transfer, filing change of ownership with the department for you and more! Forget the stress. And that’s where we come in, to help you turn that undesirable car into a valuable asset quickly and easily with these 3 simple steps.
Step 1: Prepare your details & documents
This first step is meant to be your preparation phase. Taking as little as ten minutes to prepare your information is the best thing you can do to make the whole process fast and smooth and get you the best quote possible. A wrecker is always going to value having correct information, and if you’re armed with it, they’ll see you’re serious.
Gather Your Car’s Information
Before you reach for the phone, give your car one last moment. We don’t need a comprehensive mechanical history, just the basics thereof that may help give us an informed real-time profile of your vehicle.
The Make, Model, and Year: This is the most basic information. Being able to tell you’re driving a “2009 Toyota Hilux” rather than a “2012 Hyundai i30” means we can quickly determine the potential value of your vehicle as parts and materials. As leading Japanese Car Wreckers, we do dispose all makes and models of Japanese cars, trucks, vans and 4wds…in any condition.
A Quick, Honest Description: Go for a stroll around the car. What’s its general state? Be upfront. Did it just get old and stop running? Or did it become involved in an accident? If so, a basic description — something like “major damage to the front driver’s side” — is enormously helpful. Also useful is to say what major components are not there, such as the engine or gearbox. Because honesty is the best policy when you’re on this page, ensuring that the quote you receive doesn’t have any “wiggle” in it.
Find Your Proof of Ownership
This part of your preparation is the most critical. All legitimate Western Australia Used Car & Truck Parts have a legal obligation to establish proof of ownership before the car can be sold as scrap. It’s a necessary process in stopping stolen car trading and provides protection for both you and the wrecker.
Find Your Papers (Certificate of Registration): This is your golden ticket. Never mind if the car is long off the road with overdue registration; the piece of paper is your proof that you own it. Look for it and place it in a safe location.
Have a Photo ID: Be prepared to show a valid government-issued photo ID, such as your driver’s license. The name on the ID should match the name on the vehicle’s registration papers.
Finishing this step prior to contact is akin to arriving at the airport check-in counter with your passport in-hand. It’s going to make everything easier, and let them know you’re ready for seamless, no-nutty-struggles-moment-you-will-tell-your-friends-about kind of transaction.
Step 2: Request Quote & Schedule Pickup
Now that you’re ready, this is the actionable step for you to take the information and execute it as an actual cash offer. Now that you have your information in hand, you’re ready to discover the worth of your car.
Give Them a Call or Let Them Hear from You
This is your time to come together with us. You can either:
Ring us on (08) 9358 1392: You can talk to a real person from our team of professionals who are based here in Perth. We’ll want to know the information you collected as part of Step 1, and typically can give you an immediate quote on the spot.
Try an Online Form: Quite a few wreckers (such as us) now have a basic quote form on their site. Simply enter your car’s information and we will respond quickly with an offer.
This quote costs you absolutely nothing and has no obligation. That’s our cash offer for your car AND all of our services.
Ask the Right Questions
A quote is a number — and then some. It represents a service. Your should feel 100 percent for everything before you say “I do.” And feel free to ask a couple of crucial questions:
“Is your estimate a fixed price?” You’re eager to confirm that the price you’ve been offered isn’t going to mysteriously inflate at the last minute with unexpected deductions when your driver pulls in. At WA Auto Parts we offer absolutely no obligation quotes and would ensure you got what we offered subject to the vehicle being as described by you.
“Is there a any cost for towing or to remove my car?” And the response should always be YES. It should be free and this will signal to you your wrecker’s professionalism. And we’d never make you pay to come and collect your car.
Schedule when You Are Available
When things sound good and you had all the answers to your questions, book the pickup. We cover all of Perth from the beaches to midland even have customers in Guildford way we also service Welshpool & kewdale and definitely Coolbellup {:) So if you need a cleaner get in touch and we’ll do our best to work with you, whatever your schedule. Morning, afternoon, weekday or weekend — we’ll make a slot. We can come pick up the car from your home, your place of work or even from your mechanic’s shop.
Step 3: Have Your Item Picked Up and Get Paid
And this is the third and most delicious. It’s where your old car vanishes and cash emerges in its stead.
- Remove Your Personal Belongings
- Before we get to your vehicle, take one final look through it. It’s incredible what gets left behind over time. Check everywhere:
- Front glove box and centre console.
- Under the seats, in the seat-back pockets.
- The boot (look in the spare tyre well).
- Any hidden compartments.
- Oh, and don’t forget your e-tag or any parking permits that you may have on the windshield!
When our crew tows the car away, it goes straight into the wrecking process and is very difficult to recover any items later.
The Handover
Our driver in uniform, will show up at the pre-arranged time in a clean professional tow truck. The transfer is fast and easy. The driver will:
- Don’t spend too much time with the vehicle, just make sure it’s what you said it was over the phone.
- Examine your photo ID and the documents that show you own your pet.
- We get you to sign the disposal paperwork needed, and we take care of it for you.
Get Paid on the Spot!
This is the best part. You get your money before we even connect your car to our truck. You’ll be paid on the spot, and immediately. We usually pay by cash or a real-time bank transfer (like Osko), whichever you prefer.
There’s no waiting on a check in the mail or dealing with cash flow lag time. It’s instant, transparent, and secure. With the money in your hand and paperwork signed, our driver will load your car in his truck professionally, and drive away.
And just like that, you’re finished. Your driveway is clutter-free, and your wallet is fuller.
Conclusion: It’s That Simple!
Getting rid of that old clunker doesn’t need to be a long, agonizing experience. All of which, when you dissect it, is a remarkably simple and efficient process.
- Prepare: Collect your car’s information and your ownership papers.
- Connect: Call for a free quote, and schedule a free pickup.
- Profit: Clean out your car and receive same-day payment.
We know, because we’ve been in the industry for 15 years now, and have built every branch of WA Auto Parts based on these principles of simplicity and transparency. It’s the most convenient way to get rid of an unwanted vehicle without any of the headaches and hassles associated with trying to sell it yourself.
So if you’re ready to take your flirtations to the next level, don’t wait. Your old car may be worth more than you think.
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