Have you ever wondered what becomes of a car when it dies? When the engine has died, when the tyres are no longer turning and you find yourself waving an old friend, former lover (or magnet for parking tickets) who has stood by your side for to many years. And for most people, the first image that pops into their mind is a desolate, decaying graveyard of metal boxes. But you know what, here at WA Auto Parts we think a little differently. And now, we see a tale of revival and an eco parable in action,” says Storm The Wall is one story in the ongoing project to preserve our beautiful West Australian environment”.

WA Auto Parts is one of the leading car wreckers in Perth, provides alternative for buying new or second-hand parts. We are environmental caretakers, transforming end-of-life vehicles into glorious sources of reusable and recyclable products. And it’s not just business for us, it’s a commitment to a greener world. Each and every car that comes into our yard is the beginning of an amazing recycling adventure, and it’s one we feel all Perthites need to know about.

It’s the tale of how car wreckers, those unsung heroes of motordom, are leaving their mark. It’s also a story about how your legacy car can have not one, but another life, and then a third or fourth — doing good on the planet for generations. So buckle up as we draw back the curtain and let you see the ridiculously amazing enviro legs we stand on every single day.

Pillar 1: Waste Prevention – Good for What Ails out of Control Landfills

Think about the number of cars we drive on our roads. Now, picture instead that after each one of those, we disposed of it in a landfill at the end of its life. The environmental impacts would be catastrophic. Our landfills would bulge with mangled steel, non-degradable plastics and poisons that could survive dense tribal brew to become our eternal monument to instance of the earth.

This is where the first and foremost important part of what we do here at WA Auto Parts becomes apparent. Modern cars are a complex mass of increasingly intricate components made from an enormous range of different materials. When a car is simply junked, all of that valuable material is lost forever.” Yet with our rigorous recycling regimen, 90% of a vehicle’s weight can be reclaimed. It’s staggering to think that much waste material is being diverted from our valuable landfill space.

“There are countless thousands of cars that reach the end of their working life here in Western Australia every single year. Below, we share why you can be proud to recycle a car when you use a professional car wrecker. The steel frame, the aluminum engine block, the copper wiring, the plastic dashboard the glass windows — almost everything can start over somewhere else.

This is a role we take very seriously here in Perth. Not only are our staff all professional in any type of vehicle body work, but they absolutely live for anything with wheels and the sound of an engine – they love it.Whether you think your beaten old car is ready to be scrapped, we can see something worth saving. We are aware that as we dismantle these autos systematically, it is not only benefiting space but minimizing our community’s environmental presence. It’s a way, tactile and practical, to address an elephantine global problem — and it’s happening hereB in our plant.

Pillar 2 Saving Of Resources – Preservation Of The Scanty Wealth Of Our Planet.

The inputs that feed the making of a car do not, after all, magically appear. They are extracted from the earth during mining and drilling that often harms the broader environment. The mining of iron ore to make steel, bauxite for aluminum and petroleum for plastics is extremely energy intensive and environmentally damaging — it accounts for nearly 10 percent of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions, uses large amounts of water and can result in habitat destruction due to deforestation and soil erosion.

And that is where our second green arm at WA Auto Parts excels: We conserve. For every piece that we save and every kilogram of metal that we recycle, we eliminate the need to mine for new, virgin materials.

Consider steel, which accounts for most of a car’s weight. Producing steel from recycled scrap uses 76% less energy than that of raw materials such as iron ore. But that’s more than just a number; that is a steep cut in the greenhouse gas emissions driving climate change. By contrast, recycling aluminum is an even more impressive endeavor: It requires a crushing 95% less energy to make aluminum from recycled material than it does by mining bauxite.

I’ve tossed them out here to ride down the compost and this place is a veritable landfill of junkIt’s almost as if people have forgotten they can use this useful material we’ve already produced again, but you’d like I suppose to call us to see if we have model so-and-so motor part in stockWe still have itWhat makes that shockingThe fact that there are still unenlightened folks out there who don’t appreciate just how much our modern world has been masticating the planet, chewing up what is practically stuff for little purpose and letting it sit there and damn near destroy our environment marginRight=25 …..AnywayI’ll proofread when’ “Jesus had broad definition of marriage..” ~BY DENNIS PALUMBO*Gravity technical difficulties: Some pain does segue well without transition to certain thoughts! When you bring in your old junker or buy‑a‑great-part at our shop – straight forward helping the long-term save game. The alternator you pull at the junkyard for your daily driver is one build of an alternator that didn’t get built from raw materials. Part of it could find its way into a bridge or the washing machine or even to create a new car.

We specialise in cars, trucks, 4wd’s & SUV’s for most makes and models, Both imported and local including Japanese, Korean, European Australian or American vehicles as well as nearly all the big brands like Holden Ford Toyota Nissan Chrysler Jeep Dodge Daewoo Daihatsu BMW Merc Mazda Audi Porsche Subaru Honda Suzuki Peugeot Pontiac Volvo Volkswagen Styker Ssangyong Saab Aston Martin Bentley Alfa Romeo Lexus Renault GMC Fiat Alfa Romeo Range Rover Landrover Barina Caprice Commodore VS VT VR VU VX VY VZ VE SV6 SSX omega SSV HSV X5 X7 3series 318i E30 E36 and a few more. “This ‘one-stop used auto parts shop’ is not just a convenience, it’s the collection that has been saved. It’s a physical expression of the circular economy in action, one used car part saving the planet’s limiting resources at a time. So if you’re looking for a specific part give us a call on (08) 9358 1392. You can also purchase it at the best price and support environment conservation.

Suggestion 3: Polluting the Pastures: Safeguarding our Soil and Water

A car is more than its metal and plastic. It also serves as a reservoir for the cocktail of chemicals and fluids required to operate it, though that can be highly toxic if not disposed of responsibly. Motor oil, trans fluid, antifreeze coolant, brakefluid and battery acid are highly toxic. When an old car is abandoned to corrode in a field or left to rust in a dump somewhere, those fluids soak into the land and eventually seep down through our soil and imperative water supplies.

This brings us to the third – and maybe the most significant ­– environmental leg: prevention of pollution. Vehicle depollution -Before crushing and dismantling, WA Auto parts will ensure that all vehicles are professionally and sensitively de-polluted. It is a necessary first beat in our recycling story.

Our high-quality workmen then extract every drop of body fluid, car or motorcycle cavity into time-tested sealed vessels. These hazardous liquids are removed and collected by waste disposal specialists and disposed of or recycled under strict environmental regulations. If the car battery, containing paste made with lead and caustic acid, is removed carefully. Also existing are mercury switches that can be recycled that you may be able to find and remove from older models before contaminating the environment with this harmful neuro-toxin.

It is this decontamination process that is the ‘stop pollutant’ line for WA’s land and water. It is a methodical, invisible-in-plain-sight aspect of the process and yet one that requires expertise and serious commitment to environmental stewardship. With over 15 years of experience, we have this down to a science and every autorama(arc) that touches our yard is made totally inert as an environmental threat. The above commitment is a basic element of our sense of responsibility and duty to our own community – a commitment that spares no effort to protect from harm the very environment in which we all live and play.

Pillar 4 – Application beyond the immediate: WA Auto Parts and the circular economy

We’ve had a largely linear economy for decades: take, make, dispose. We take things out of the earth and turn them into products that we put in the trash. The environmental structual unsustainability of this model is known to everyone. The future lies in a circular economy — one that reduces waste and keeps resources in use for as long as possible.

And this is where the entire thing comes together. The cars wreckers play an important role as their leaders in automotive circular economy including companies like WA Auto Parts. We don’t see just end of life vehicle; we see multiple opportunities.

Our approach embodies the core principles of a circular economy:

Reuse: The first, and the one that saves the most energy, is reusing parts. We rescue these pieces from the landfill and as a result can offer unbeatable deals on all kinds of car parts! That, quite literally, is recycling at the highest level.

Recycle: The car’s body – While stripped of usable components, a car shell is not waste! It is a rich lode of raw material. Powerful magnets and sensors help separate the different metals and other materials in the crushed vehicle as it is shredded. That high-grade metal, as well as aluminum and plastic scrap before it, is sold to smelters and producers, giving old waste a new life as a marketable commodity.

Remanufacture: Some parts (say, engines or transmissions) can be automatically rebuilt to resale level. With new parts/components replacing those too-worn-to-be-useful at 80% of the cost of “OEM” (original equipment manufacturer) standards or makersʼ specifications for the vehicle owner/public. You receive product good as new and a lot greener on both the energy front and the resource frontier. We are one of the largest suppliers of these reusable components, which feed into the remanufacturing industry.

When we participate in this cycle of participation, production and consumption, we are creating a feedback loop that is healthy for the environment, good for the economy. It creates green jobs, affordable alternatives for auto repairs and reduces our country’s reliance on foreign raw materials.

What You Did to Make This Environmental Win

Story of how car wreckers are environment friendly is not only our story but yours as well. Every motorist could be forced to make this long term commitment. So You Can Be Proud That When You Finally Get Your Old Junker Professionally Wrecked By Someone Like Wa Auto Parts, It Doesn’t Go Rusting And Moldering And Polluting – Subsequently Poisoning Our Nature. You’re providing that it will be recycled to its highest quality state, the parts find a second life, and the materials within are preserved to recapture in the linear economy.

If you have a car that is not being used, unwanted or wrecked – there is no reason for it to be sitting as an eye sore. It should be part of the answer. May it be the start of another recycling story. The best part – most of them have up to 3 years warranty and shouldn’t give you any trouble, because it’s custom made and designed to work like the original part. So when you’re looking for the most suitable parts for your car, look no further than our Junk Yard. And if you require a dependable, quality recycled part to get your vehicle on the road again, be sure to check out Discount Car Parts range and say YES TO SAVING! Choose a pretested high quality used part from our inventory.

About WA Auto Parts, your leading used auto parts buyer, seller and wrecker located in Perth Western Australia. We care for the environment and we are a business that has been running since 1987, rest assured you will only get durable second hand Japanese European Australian korean and American car parts. You make it part of that AMAZING recycling story.

Ready to make a difference? Contact Us For Wrecking SecondHand Cars Contact us now on (08) 9358 1392 to wreck your old car for cash, or get an out of the world discount on a vehicle spare part. Read the full statement from City of Perth:WA COVID-19 response places of worshipTogether we can keep Perth lovelysustainab Contact us today!

It’s the day all car owners dread. You’re on the phone with your trusted mechanic, and there’s a sharp inhalation of breath before breaking the news: an estimate for repairs so costly it makes you want to open your mouth and scream. Your mind starts racing. It’s been a good car, your trusty steed for years of commuting the freeways around Perth as well as long runs to the South West. But you find yourself at a crossroads, facing a major financial and emotional tug-of-war.

Do you sink thousands more into an old car, hoping this will be the final repair it will ever need? Or is it goodbye when you take it down to this?

Members of the WA Auto Parts team have spoken to thousands of people from all corners of Western Australia who are in the midst of this predicament. We are in the business for several years, and we understand that’s not all down to a mechanical issue — it is seriously life changing. That’s why we’ve put together this guide. We want you to be the kind of person who recognises these obviously cold-hearted ‘tipping points’, for lack of a better phrasey-wasey – so when (see above) that moment comes, it can’t simply only ever feel like you’re giving up and throwing in the towel and caving in and doing what’s just easiest right now, because instead it’s any kind of rational money decision (even if not perfect) anyone working with their feet on an actual ground could make.

The Tipping Point: It’s Worth More Than Half as Much to Fix the Car

This is the first and foremost rule above all. Call it a misguided business decision and leave it at that. If you are offered to make a business asset at smaller value that is impossible in case we need invest more than the sum of worth. The car is no different.

Take your 12-year-old SUV, worth, oh, let’s say $6,000 in decent running condition in the Perth market. Your mechanic calls to say that the transmission is shot and you need to drop $4,000 for a replacement. That discount is worth two-thirds as much as the car on its own if you consider its value. Risk a very dangerous game with that. You’re never getting that $4,000 back; repairing the transmission doesn’t miraculously raise the car’s value to $10,000. That only returns it to its original $6,000 price, all things being equal and assuming nothing else happens.

Here’s what we say: If the repair ends up costing more than half the potential resale or trade-in value of your car, it doesn’t make sense any more. Now, the car is what’s known an “economic write-off.” Instead of throwing in good money after bad, give seriously good roofers a call (08) 9358 1392 and we’ll chat with you reasonably. We pay you cash for your car as-is and remove the equity from the vehicle, so there is no need to spend money on one more cent.

The Tipping Point: When You Have Encountered a “Catastrophic” Failure

Not all fixes are alike. You change out a beat-to-hell alternator when it becomes history, not have the hellcat of an electro-mechanical version nuke your website. That distinction is all important to grasp.

A typical repair is a “wear and tear” part, like brake pads or a radiator or water pump. On the contrary, a catastrophic failure happens at the very heart of the vehicle. This includes:

Seized Motor: One that has ceased to run due to low oil, overheating usually from a blown head gasket, or internal damages deemed not cost worthy to repair.

Dead Transmission: The vehicle will not shift gears, or it will do so poorly. Transmission rebuilds and replacements are some of the most expensive jobs in auto repair.

Bent or Twisted Frame: When a car is subjected to a serious accident, the chassis might be misshapen. It also renders the car virtually undriveable and almost impossible to steer.

When it’s one of these “big three” that goes wrong, you aren’t talking about service anymore — you’re talking major surgery on a car that may be nearing the end of its useful life. Well, as a junkyard that also needs to carry stock of car parts that will be used again by other drivers after recycling them and restoring them WA Auto Parts believe we would still find value in your dead engine car so long as the salvageable internals are still ok condition like the transmission, Doors, Interior etc. But as the homeowner, it’s rarely financially responsible for you to fund such a repair.

The Tipping Point That Moment When You Fall into the “Re-pair Domino Effect”

Does this sound familiar? You drop $800 to patch up a massive oil leak. One month later the car starts overheating and needs a new water pump. You rectify that, and now a key sensor fails and the car goes into, yes, “limp mode.” This is the “repair domino effect,” and it means there’s no mistaking that your car has checked in to the clinic for cars with geriatrics.

An old car is a home to aging parts. Then when you go and stick one brand­ new widget into all those old widgets, it can stress out the remaining ones they’re installed with—other just­ as­ old pieces in that system will begin to fail next. You are never comfortable driving, because you know the next mechanical problem is just around the corner. Your car goes from being something that represents freedom to get away from work, into something you are totally stressed about and that just eats up money.

The only sure way out of this cycle of ad infinitum repairs is to bite the bullet and call a wrecker. It brings a decisive, final end to the cycle of bills and breakdowns, putting your mind at ease.

Tipping Point: When the Problem is Structural Rust

Yes, we have a beautiful beach but with ‘Freo Doctor’ it can get harsh on our vehicles! It would be handy to know the difference between little, surface rust on a door panel and something that’s deeply set into an car’s under-pinning. A mechanic can price out the repair of a suspension component, but if the frame onto which that part hooks up is bubbling and flaking off, then that restoration becomes your garden-variety waste.

Structural rust in a car is the same as having cancer. It reduces the car’s ability to protect you in a crash, and is basically an automatic fail at vehicle inspection time. It does look as if such a fundamental defect in the very body of the car couldn’t simply be repaired mechanically. Scared of the fact my car might get made inoperable All 1 star ratings until they account for this as an option and not liability to them Then I’ll just keep jamming a rock in my break small adjustment knob making your “in car factory reset” worthless. There is a wrecker-service that can do this for a professional 58 job right.

The Tipping Point When The Car Can’t Pass Inspection Anyhow

If you want to get your wheels on the road?993 – Legal Requirements The following criteria must be met to ensure:. Occasionally the decision to repair or destroy is taken from you by the result of a vehicle inspection (known as “going over the pits”).

Maybe you can win past some kind of major engine issue in your car, only to have it drop out on the inspection for other expensive reasons? Common high-cost failures include:

• Bad cat turns in high emissions.
• Significant chassis cracks or corrosion.
• Major suspension issues.
• Multiple serious oil leaks.

If what the whole bill would be to make your car road-legal isn’t just solving that main problem and instead is a long string of other problems, then that bill can get huge in a hurry. We buy all cars – even if they’re registered, unregistered and not running or have failed its Mot. We have the easy answer to what may become for you an expensive and stressful legal problem.

The Wrecker As a Corrective: Wise Policy at Work, Not Defeat

If you’ve been nodding down the list, there’s your answer. Also, keep in mind that using a car wrecker is not “giving up.” It’s a savvy business pivot. You are acknowledging that your car may not really be worth anything at this point, except as a source of raw material and reusable parts.

This is our specialty. It’s one of the things we are very good at working out here at WA Auto Parts. Whereas we are sitting on all that knowledge around Japanese / European Aussie and Korean cars – We know which motors people want to buy, which gearboxes people are after and even small electrical bits that can keep yet another car on the road. That knowledge includes being able to offer you the best price possible for your scrap car.

Conclusion

The tipping points are something you can influence if you know them. So, you can now apply the mechanics quote vs what you already know about your current cars condition and make the rational judge-ment call that will spare you much heartache and financial loss. What’s wrong with that math? If crunching the numbers doesn’t lean in your favor; if failure would be catastrophic; and you’re tired of repairs or concerned for safety — one way to go.

If your vehicle has fallen under these circumstances, the remedy is not complex.

Gota question Call the friendly team at WA Auto Parts. About us Let our 15+ years of experience get you a fast, free and no-obligation quote and we can assist in turning what might be an unsalable property into immediate cash

You’ve made the decision. The old car that’s been faithfully getting you around town has finally expired, and it’s time to send a wrecker. It’s a shrewd strategy — one that clears space, addresses an issue and puts cash in your pocket. But when the decision is made, the next question is a very reasonable one: “How do I get the most money for it?”

There’s a popular belief that when it comes to being bound for the wrecker, the value of a car becomes set in stone and there is nothing you can do about it. Some people even make the costly mistakes that actually lower their payout as they search for a better deal.

We here at WA Auto Parts know that as the best auto buyer and wrecker for over 15 years in Perth, transparency is key to conducting business. We do not want you to be short changed with your car. There is fair deal that is basis of our business. Which is why we’ve put together this straightforward no-nonsense guide to the Do’s and Don’ts of getting your car ready. Adhering to these tips will make the process smooth and painless for you, and hopefully allow you to maximize your cash payout.

Part 1: The DO’s – Brilliant Practices that Build Value

These are simple effective measures you can use to make your vehicle more attractive to a wrecker and the transaction professional and seamless.

DO Keep the Car Complete as Far as Can Be

This, unquestionably is the most significant piece of advice we can give you. When we quote, we are quoting the vehicle as one piece. A whole car, containing all of its parts when it doesn’t run, is worth a lot more to us than one that’s been stripped down. We view it as an entire resource mom, prepared for our systematic deconstruction. A car with missing parts means we’ll have to spend more time trying to figure out what else is missing and it immediately devalues the entire car.

DO Create a Valuable Component List

You don’t want to take parts, but you definitely want to be your car’s best advocate. Before you give us a ring, spend a few minutes doing an “asset audit.” Walk the outside perimeter of your car and jot down (either in your mind, on paper or on your smart phone) any parts that are new or nearly new.

That’s your list of talking points when you call us for an estimate. Don’t just say, “I have a 2010 Holden Cruze,” you should be saying, “I have a 2010 Holden Cruze. The engine’s still running beautifully, and there are four near-new tyres that I don’t want you to forget about – all right?” (The battery was only replaced three months ago, too.)

So whether you are looking for Japanese, European, Australian or Korean car parts, Ford falcon Used car parts Sydney can help! The more you identify them, the better we’re able to do that, and a lot of times it leads to a better offer.

DO Get Rid of Your Personal Items

That may not put a dollar value on your quote but it is one of those essential steps to make the whole experience as smooth and as painless as possible. Our cars are second homes in so many ways, as the years go on. They contain rogue sunglasses, important papers tucked in the glove box, kids’ toys beneath the seats and house keys and garage remotes.

The night before your tow truck is set to come, make a detailed and final sweep of every nook and cranny. Look in the glove box, the centre console, all of the door pockets, under each seat or in between them, back in the boot and even down where you store your spare tyre. This saves the heartache of realising you have lost something, be it sentimental or monetary. It also makes you look like an organised and professional seller, which is what we like!

DO Make Sure the Car Can Be Accessed

Pretend you’re our tow truck driver. It’s not simply showing up at the location to discover blocked-in by vehicles, locked through a gate stuck out behind a muddy compound on four flats. WA Auto Parts does offer free towing like always, so the easier you make your car to get to, the quicker and hassle-free it is for all of us.

If you can, create a path around the car. Of course, if the tyres are flat and hold air then inflating them to their operating pressures can go a long way. Also, if the vehicle is parked on-road, please ensure there is enough space for our truck to be able to drive around. Some foresight here saves a lot of heartache and eliminates the possibility of any hitches or holdups on pickup day.

DO Have Your Paperwork Ready

It’s the missing piece of the puzzle for professional sellers. To finalize the transaction, any licensed wrecker in Western Australia will require 2 things: a. Proof of Ownership (Your Vehicle’s Certificate of Registration / Title) b. Your Matching Photo I.D.

Having these papers at hand and ready to go will show us that you are a bona fide seller when you make that call to (08) 9358 1392. It enables us to close the deal with certainty and most importantly it allows us to get your payment processed swiftly without any holdups.

Part 2: The DON’Ts – What Not to Do at All Costs

As important as knowing what to do is knowing what not to. Avoiding these six common mistakes will find you saving yourself time, money and headaches.

DON’T Strip Parts Off the Car

This is the No. 1 mistake people make, and it nearly always ends up costing them money. It’s simple logic: “I’ll sell it for $30, the stereo is worth $50, and the old wheels are in excellent condition — I’ll get at least $200 out of those.” And then call the wrecker. In reality, this strategy backfires.

When we find a car with things taken off of it, we have to assume the worst. We don’t know what else is missing. Without a battery, we can’t test anything else in the car’s electronics. We need to consider the cost and time of replacing them ourselves. So when we lower our quote for a stripped car, it’s usually more than the small amount you made selling the parts one by one. You could be losing hundreds of dollars off your quote to earn an extra $50. How to sell it is to always sell it as a whole car.

DON’T Waste Money on Repairs

If you know your car has a mechanical problem — an oil leak, say, or a broken sensor — don’t waste money trying to fix it before calling us. You won’t see a return on that investment. As a one-stop used auto parts shop, we have the knowledgebase and a huge selection of parts to get things fixed far more efficiently — and economically — than an average customer can. We won’t be adding $300 to our offer for a simple fix. What its worth to us is a few of the big and raw materials, not the condition that it runs in.

Feel Free to Skip a Car Wash or Detail

We like cleanliness in a car, so don’t spend time or money washing, waxing or detailing any vehicle destined for our yard. A glossy car does not change the worth of its engine or transmission or scrap steel. Within hours of receiving your car at our facility it will be de-polluted to the highest standards and processed for recycling. Its aesthetic beauty has absolutely no correlation with its worth to us. Have a great weekend — and don’t spend it with bucket and sponge.

DON’T Forget the Catalytic Converter

This is an important piece of information, if your car still has its original catalytic converter. Because of the PM’s in them (platinum, palladium, rhodium etc) these are one of the most valuable single parts on a car for recycling. When calling for the quote, it would be ideal to include that there’s still part of the “cat”. Its existence is a big part of a good valuation, and if we can confirm it’s present, we are able to give you our best possible price.

Conclusion Smart Site Preparation for Optimal Return

Presumably there is a good reason why that car is going away, and if you can extract every possible dollar from its passing, it won’t be because you’re lucky. The strategy was basic: Offer a solid, marketable car, be fully prepared with your homework and do not invest one dime on “fixes” or cosmetic details you think should be added at the last minute.

By adhering to these straightforward Do’s and Don’ts, you position yourself to play the leading role in this process. You have a fair, honest, and profitable transaction with a professional company who appreciates your business.

Ready to give these tips a try? With more than 15 years in business, WA Auto Parts is one of Australia’s leading used parts suppliers and recyclers. Give us a call today on (08) 9358 1392 for an obligation free quote

Your car has been your best buddy, but here he is, parked in the corner of your Drive way on Perth. Whether an accident has written it off, something wrong with the engine mechanics or just old age creeping in, you need to make a call. You know it still has a little value, but is no longer roadworthy; the route to selling it seems arduous.

You have basically two options: you can attempt to sell it privately, in the wild west of internet classified ads, or you can contact a professional car wrecker.

If you’re a car owner, the ideal for you is to have an acceptable price with as little trouble as possible, and to have that resolved quickly. We believe it can be difficult to make an informed decision, even with your circumstances right in front of you which is why we have listed some below! Here at WA Auto Parts we have been assisting the people of Perth for over 15 years and in this article, find out how to sell a car for parts. So, let’s do a head-to-head of these two methods against each other on what matters most.

The Breakdown: A Side-by-Side Analysis

Speed & Convenience

Life is busy. You don’t want a wreck of a car that turns into another project on the to do list. In terms of getting the job done fast and easy, they are worlds apart.

Car Wrecker: The way it is designed, it is speed. Just one call to our team on (08) 9358 1392 is where it starts. We’re usually able to generate a solid price quote — with no obligation, of course — in just a few minutes. If you agree to the offer, it is possible we can pick up your van within 24 hours -48 hours at a time convenient for you. From your initial call to the instant you have money in your hand and a hole where that car once sat on your property, all of this can be done in as little as 2-3 days. It’s a quick, definitive answer to a major problem.

Private Sale : This is a marathon not a sprint. It starts with cleaning the damaged car to within an inch of its life, photographing it from every possible angle and putting up a truthful ad that cross-examines all the flaws. Then, you wait. It can be weeks, or even months, before a single query materializes. You’ll be required to field alerts, reply to the same questions over and over again and handle no-show potential buyers. Speed and convenience is not part of the Private Sale experience for a wrecked car.

Guaranteed Payout vs. Potential Payout

I’m breaking the information on sellers’ minds; the single most critical issue is: How much money do I get? Reality bears heavily on the balance between a guaranteed outcome and chances.

Car Wrecker: WA Auto Parts where you can receive a guaranteed cash offer. We’re fair in our pricing and we base it on your vehicle’s real-world value. With dozens of makes, models and years to choose from, we have the parts you need—and if we don’t, our network of salvage yards has access to the parts you’re looking for.As a one-stop shop for all auto parts, we also have a secondary yard in which offers everything up to trucks. We recognize the worth of the engine, the transmission, the doors and so forth, as well as scrap weight in met Information In fact its a beginners guide for scrappers. What we say is what you get paid. It’s a sure thing.

Private Sale: The draw here is the possibility of a larger payout. In theory, just maybe if you can find your perfect buyer who happens to need your exact automobile for a project of some sort, they might pay more than the wrecker. But this is a colossal bet. The fact is, that most private purchasers are searching for bargains and will tender very low offers. You could end up taking nothing, or burn a few months only to finally accept far less than you had hoped for. The prospect is elusive; the nuisance is real.

Effort & Hassle Factor

How much of your own work and sweat equity are you going to put into this sale?

Car Wrecker: And the best part is that this amazing process involves only a few steps from your end. One phone call to share the details of your car is the primary requirement. We handle the rest — the valuation, the pickup, the payment and all of that paper-pushing. It is, easily, the least-hassle solution.

PRIVATE SALE- Needs to maximize efforts. You’re the advertiser, the photographer, the salesperson, the receptionist and the negotiator. You have to generate enticing ads for multiple platforms, be honest about every scrape and flaw to shield yourself from a future lawsuit, and make yourself available to people who are strangers when you schedule viewings — all in the service of selling something that also simultaneously doesn’t even run. It can be tedious, with no shortage of frustration.

Towing & Logistics

This is a crucial, often underestimated factor that can make or break a sale. If the car is damaged, you can’t drive it away; it must be towed by a professional.

Car Wrecker: – Free towing is a regular and crucial part of our service WA Auto Parts. There are no concealed charges or costs. Our experienced tow truck will pick it up from your home, workplace or mechanic’s yard at absolutely no cost to you. This will take a lot of financial and logistical responsibility off your plate.

Private Sale: It is a huge sticking point. That car’s being moved by who? Most individual buyers will expect you, the seller, to handle towing or subtract the costs from the sale price. You will have to pay a professional tow truck company to transport your Car or you may have purchased Towing on your auto policy that does not pay out much or at all.

The Buyer Pool

Just who are you even selling to anyway? How easy or hard the sale is going to be will depend on your potential clients size and motivation.

Car Wrecker: You’ve got a buyer for sure. We pay cash for junk cars, damaged vehicles, wrecked or non running. It’s our core business. We are continuely in need of cars to support our recycled parts stock and so the scrap metal enviorament remains clean! You don’t have to find a buyer: You’ve found us.

Private Sale – There are very few people looking to buy a pre-damaged car from either the owner, or online resources such as Craigs List. You’re not marketing to the masses. You’re offering to a tight tribe of project mechanically-inclined hobbyists or other breakers. These buyers are usually sharks, and they’re experts at haggling — they’ll know volumes about what your car’s worth and be more than happy to pay as little as possible for it.

Safety & Legal Security

In all transactions, peace of mind seems fair. Here, the difference is stark.

Car Wrecker: At WA Auto Parts, you are dealing with a professional and reputable business that operates in Perth and have a premises as well. We’re professional, name branded and everything’s legal. We complete that official disposal paperwork accurately for you, so you are no longer liable for the vehicle.

Private Sale: To sell privately, you must invite unknown people into your home or meet at a location. You will have to negotiate in person, and manage the payment yourself (leaving you vulnerable for scams). As well as this, your are responsible for the completion and submission of any notice of assignment forms. If the purchaser falls short on his part, you may find yourself responsible for future fines connected to the vehicle.

The Verdict: A Summary Table

Conclusion: A Smart Choice for a Damaged Car

And though the vision of a high-paying private sale is tempting, for a damaged vehicle, the actuality is a long, painful and uncertain road. Put the two options side by side and the answer is simple. In fact the reality s for most owners of a wrecked or end-of-life vehicle the certainty, rapid speed, ease and peace of mind that comes with hiring a Professional Car Wrecker is clearly in first place.

Immediate payment, a price guaranteed up front and the problem is resolved in a day or two with no effort on your part, at no cost to you for towing. Why bet on fitness, when you can have it safe and sure?

If you want more smart, stress-free decision making now’s the time to put our experience of OVER 15 YEARS to work for you.

Call WA Auto Parts (08) 9358 1392 To get your free, no obligations quote or contact us via the website We also offer a free car removal that can be done within the hour and serving all areas in Perth.

Let’s set the scene. Your old car has finally bit the dust. It’s parked in your driveway in Perth and you know it is not longer of any use on the road. ’ When you have to take a call to sell the car; it’s magical that they even think its okay to send you an SMS, showing a photo of their howling baby and their 3 legged dog saying ‘I will pay $600 for your car!’ “They’re saying, ‘We know you need us more than we need you,’” said Mr. Havoich of the tow company.

That perception, we want to change. Do not allow a car wrecker to dictate the price – you have more sway than you know.

We’re WA Auto Parts, and with more than 15 years’ experience serving the people of Perth, we know that a well-informed customer is an empowered one. Our business is not just buying cars, it’s to gain trust. And to prove it, we’re going to open the curtain and show you our insider’s playbook. Here are the tactics pro sellers leverage to maximize their cash offer on an old car.

Welcome to the Negotiator’s Playbook.

Play #1: Get up to speed on your assets

The single most important mindset change is this: stop thinking of your car as a piece of junk. Your car is an aggregation of assets in the eyes of a pro wrecker, and if you’re going to get top dollar, it’s time for you to see it that way too. Before you ever think about reaching out to sign anything, your first play is to be the master of your own car’s value.

Create a simple “Highlight Sheet.” This isn’t a detailed mechanical inspection, just a quick list of the good stuff that adds value. Walk the car and jot down any parts that are new, recently replaced or in good shape.

Did you drop a new battery in six months ago? Write it down. How’s the tires less than a year old and with good tread? Write it down. Have you had a new alternator or radiator fitted recently? Write it down. Even as the car falls apart around it, does the engine purr? That’s a major highlight.

AT WA AUTO PARTS, we specialize in parts for Japanese, European, Australian, Korean and American car makes, truck makes and 4 wheel drive. SUVAuV make£o VANmake. This means we are always on the hunt for high quality used parts from these vehicles. Let’s say you’re calling for a quote.Don’t get on the phone and just go, “I have 2005 Ford Falcon”.

Use your Highlight Sheet to get us straight into what you’ve got: “I have a 2005 Ford Falcon. The transmission is blown, but I want you to know the engine itself is still good and runs well, there’s a brand-new battery in it, and the alloy wheels are not damaged.”

By doing so, you immediately put it in the context of value and assets. Beyond that, you’re not selling a problem; you’re selling salable parts. This low-level step signals to the wrecker that you understand what you have, and starts of the interaction on a positive, professional note with your potential adversary.

Play #2: Create a Bidding War

That’s the golden rule of any sale, and it absolutely holds true here. Never, ever say yes to the first offer you get. Consider your car like a house for sale — you need the most interested buyers possible to bid up the price. What you want is a competitive situation where wreckers are forced to give their best price in order to get your business.

Thinly veiled as the “golden rule,” get at least three quotes.

This process is simple. Call your initial wrecker (hopefully that’s us!), include your Highlight Sheet information and receive your first quote. Then ring two other top wreckers in and around Perth and do likewise.

Here is where the power of negotiation kicks in. When you talk to the second or third company, you can honestly say: “Yes, I’ll talk a few more wreckers today and make sure I’m getting the best price for my vehicle.” You won’t even have to disclose what the other offers are. This is a simple sentence that tells them you have other choices and won’t consider a low ball offer. They will play their cards right away.

Any company worth dealing with is confident and professional enough to appreciate this. We at WA Auto Parts believe in our pricing to be fair and competitive . We know our quotes are competitive; after all we run a used car parts yard where the competition can’t keep up when we pass on that quote. So go for it, set up that bidding war. We’re ready.

Play #3: Know What Drives Their Price

To negotiate well, you need to know what the person on the other side of the table is thinking. A wrecker’s number isn’t just plucked out of thin air; there are three main considerations entered into every complex equation. When you do know them, you have a huge edge.”

Weight in Scrap Metal: What a car is worth in its simplest form. Steel, aluminium and other metals are traded on the world markets for prices per tonne. That’s why a vehicle with the measure of mass, such as a Holden Commodore, Ford Territory SUV, or Toyota LandCruiser might have greater base price than the diminutive Hyundai Getz.

Useable parts:_This is where the money is and what we are good for. Since WA Auto Parts also sells high-quality second hand parts, we are on the hunt for cars with popular spares. That Toyota Camry’s dependable motor, that pickup’s solid transmission and all of those BMW interior parts are gold to us. For advertising purposes, most companies want cars that are in working condition — though if yours is a popular model in Australia, its parts have resale value.

The Catalytic Converter: This is the sleeper. The catalytic converter contains some of the most precious metals (platinum, palladium and rhodium) found on a vehicle; it is also one of the single most valuable components on an end-of-life car. Always be sure your car has its original converter, as this can make a large difference in price.

If you learn these drivers, you can better convey the value of your car and get a sense for the quotes you are submitting to offers.

Play #4: Reveal the Bluffs – Beware of back-end fees

This is really the one play where it makes the most sense to shield yourself from potential dregs of society. History’s oldest trick is to give you a juicy price offer over the phone, then show up and start taking fees off it again until you’re getting pennies on the dollar. They hope that you’re time-crunched and just want to get rid of the car.

You can destroy this ploy completely by asking two simple, non-negotiable questions before you agree to everything.

“You will pick up my broken down car for free, this includes any callout, labour costs and no surcharge’s on your offer?”

“So, how do I know that the number you just quoted me is the amount of cash I’m actually going to have in my hand by your driver as he leaves?”

Listen carefully to the answers. Any pause, or qualifier language even like “usually” or “it depends,” should be a giant red flag.

At WA Auto Parts, our policy is clear cut: Free towing literally means free. The price we tell you is the price we pay you. No games, no gimmicks. You should be able to receive a bright and shining “yes” for each of those questions from any professional company.

Play #5: Be Ready to Act Fast

The final play is to show that you are a serious, well planned seller. When you have quotes and selected your preferred offer, prepare to execute the transaction. A wrecker will be more inclined to provide their best price if they know they can pick the vehicle up rapidly and without having to chase you around for a few days.

This is in connection to Play #1. Be ready to act means you have your Highlight Sheet done, of course, but more than that it also means you’ve already found where your proof of ownership documents are, and that you have your photo ID at the ready.

When you can say, “Thank you for asking. I have all my papers made out. “When’s the earliest you can come to get it?” you send a powerful signal. It indicates that you’re professional, that you respect their time and that you’re not a time-waster. This level of readiness frequently ensures a smoother, quicker transaction and verifies to the wrecker that they made the correct decision in providing you with their best offer.

Conclusion: Seller to Smart Negotiator

You’ve followed the playbook, and you have changed your position. Now you’re no longer just some person trying to toss out an old car. Now, you are an informed, ready, and brazen negotiator who knows the market and how to get the most.

Let’s recap the plays:

Know Your Asset : Consider your car as a sum of valuable parts.

• “Make Competition: The rule is always three-deep.”
• Get to Know Their Motives: They are looking for value in metal, parts and key components.
• Reveal the Bluffs: “Lock-in a final price to not let you down with hidden fees.
• Be Ready to Go: Demonstrate you are prepared (even qualified) and professional.

You now have the things you need, in order to get every single cent your car is worth.

So, test the playbook out. As a company providing honest & transparent pricing, we’ve been delivering quotes at competitive prices for over 15 years to the people of Perth.

The experienced WA Auto Parts team are just a call away on (08) 9358 1392 Use this as an opportunity to see what it’s like dealing with a company that recognises your selling power.

We have a special bond with our cars. They’re not only steel and gears; they are the mute witnesses to our lives. They’ve been there for the daily commute down the Kwinana Freeway, the family trips to the Swan Valley, first dates and late-night drives. Which is why, when a trusted vehicle begins to show its age, the choice on whether or not to move on can prove difficult, laden with memories of work trips and first dates as well as love-taps from apathetic drivers and deep chasms of bank account dread.

You start to ask the tough questions. Is it worth another expensive fix? Could I rely on it now for a long trip? Am I just throwing good money after bad?

Here at WA Auto Parts we have spent well over a decade or so as Perth’s number one car wreckers, which has allowed us to speak with thousands and thousands of people just like you. We know that it’s a tough call. That’s how we’ve developed this simple guide —to help you step back and see the situation from an objective standpoint, so that you can recognize the surefire signs it’s time to retire your vehicle. The good news? Discovering your car is destined for the wrecker doesn’t mean it’s worthless. It means it’s ripe to be converted from a liability into immediate cash.

Here are the five major signals to pick up that phone for help.

The Math No Longer Works

That is the most reasonable and often, the best sign of all. It’s when you glance at a quote from your mechanic and your heart sinks. We call it the golden rule of car ownership: “the cost of the next major repair is higher than what the car is actually worth.”

I mean, it’s easy to get into this mentality of “Oh well, I’ve already sunk so much money into the thing, why not just one more fix?” But you’ve got to think like an insurer. When an insurance company says a car is a “write-off,” this means that the cost of repairing it would be more than its value. You can apply the same logic. If your car is worth only $2,500 in the outside world and you’re looking at a $3,000 bill for transmission or major engine work, you are making a bad bet.

Now, every dollar you spend is a dollar that’s gone forever. Rather than throwing good money after a depreciating asset, you can receive a guaranteed payment in cash based on what the car is worth today in parts and scrap metal. Make one fast phone call to US on (08) 9358 1392 for a free quote, and you can see the cost effective alternative that is available when deciding on the wise economic decision.

Rust Is More Than Skin Deep

Life here in beautiful Western Australia, especially near the coast but also just “coastal”, means that our cars are exposed to salty air all of the time. A couple of patches of surface rust on a piece of bodywork might appear to be nothing more than an unsightly blemish, but you need to understand what it is that you’re seeing. Rust comes in two flavors — and one of them is a death sentence for a vehicle.

Surface Rust: This is on the outside and although unsightly, can be often cured.

Structural Rust: This is the one you need to be concerned about. It’s rust wormed its way into the car’s structure, the very bones of it — chassis, frame, subframes or major suspension components. It weakens the structure of your vehicle, dissolving like an aspirin tablet and weakening the framework intended to shield you in a collision.

It’s about as safe to drive a car with this amount of structural rust, as it would be driving a burning gas station – and any roadworthy test you have in WA will surely go the way of no man! The expense of cutting out and welding in new metal is astronomical, and almost never worth it. When there’s advanced rust on the core frame of your car, it’s no longer a question of whether or not you should scrap it but when. It’s the most responsible choice you can make.

You Know Your Mechanic By First Name

All of us enjoy having a car we can rely on. But when you find yourself feeling a gnarl of anxiety in your gut every time you depress the key, something is wrong. If you’re on a first name basis with your friendly neighbourhood tow truck driver, or the mechanic’s number is already in your “favourites,” then no wonder; after all, your car can (no longer) be worth it.

This is commonly associated with the “domino effect” of an aging car. You drop a grand to repair the cooling system, and the added pressure makes the old radiator hoses blow a week later. You install the new alternator and, with the newfound power stability offered by your new component, you expose a weakness in your old starter motor. It’s a never-ending cycle of repairs that depletes not only your bank account, but also your peace of mind.

This is what’s known as your classic “money pit.” Your automobile has ceased to be transportation and become debt on wheels. The only thing that can put an end to this wearying and costly cycle is by selling it to a wrecker like WA Auto Parts.

It’s a Rolling Health Hazard

This is more than rust that we’re talking about here, it’s underlying what a car is meant to do—carry you between A and B in one piece. When auto parts get old and worn down, they can be tricky to rely on and expensive to repair. It is time to give the wrecker a very serious thought if you experience something similar to the following:

• Brakes that work one minute and not the next: Though spongy after repairs or plainly don’t stop.
• Vague or wandering steering: It feels like the car isn’t securely connected to the road.
• Airbag warning lights: If a vehicle’s airbag system is not working properly, it presents a critical safety risk.
• Compromised frame: If the car has been in a really big accident, even if it looks ok, a second one might turn out differently.

Ask yourself this honest question: “Would I have complete faith in my family using this vehicle for a long-haul trip down to Bunbury or up to Geraldton?” If you answered anything but “yes” emphatically, it’s time to ensure safety supersedes sentimentality. It’s worth nothing that there is not a dollar value of savings that comes before ensuring the safety and health of yourself and your family.

It’s Legally Off the Road (Or Will Be Soon)

The WA Government makes it easy to find out what you need to know about roadworthy cars. If your car can no longer make it to these requirements without major investment, then the time it has on the road is technically up.

This tends to come into stark relief when something goes wrong on a mandatory ‘inspection’ of your car (going “over the pits”). The list of repairs would be very costly to become compliant. Typical expensive failures are a tired catalytic converter (causing emissions problems), serious oil leaks, or a cracked chassis. It is illegal and dangerous to keep driving on a yellow sticker.

If a repair bill in the thousands is all that’s standing between you and keeping your car on the road for another year, it’s pretty clear its useful life is through.

When the Signs Are (Finally) There

If you’ve been nodding along as you read these suggestions, then you probably know what to do. The good news is, “ready for the wrecker” does not mean your car can be classified as junk. In reality, it’s a valuable commodity.

At Wa Auto Parts, we understand the importance of every vehicle. In our role as experts in Japanese, European and Australian models as well as Korean and American models, we will know which used materials can be harvested, tested and resold for the benefit of another driver in Perth. The engine, transmission, alternator, body panels as well as wheels have value. Even your old shell is weighed and sold by its scrap metal value – so every part of your car is recycled.

Here’s how we can pay you money for a car that is not worth your while driving anymore. You are turning a problem into an instant solution.

Conclusion

It’s never easy to say goodbye to an old car that has served loyally over the years, but it shouldn’t be complex either. If you strip away the fear and look at the situation rationally — take an honest evaluation of finances, safety, reliability and legality — it’s much easier to come up with a level-headed answer.

The smartest financial and safety decision you can make is realizing that your car’s time has truly arrived. It’s an opportunity to break free of that cycle of stress and expense and move on. And, best of all, you can turn that liability into immediate cash.

Our team at WA Auto Parts has more than 15 years of experience – and we’re here to ensure that this final step is as easy as possible for you, and rewarding too!

If you’ve seen the signs, do the smart thing. Call us today on (08) 9358 1392 for a free, no-obligation quote and let us help you turn that old car into cash.

We’ve all been there. The car starts making a funny noise, a warning light pops up on the dash, or perhaps you have a little parking mishap and damage to show for it. You take it to the mechanic, hold your breath and then get that phone call with the quote. It’s eye-watering what the bill comes to for the fix, not because of excessive labour but because the cost of a single new part direct from a manufacturer is exorbitant.

It’s a split second that can make you wonder if it’s even worth fixing the car you depend on for everyday needs. But before you clear out the bank account or wave a teary-eyed farewell to your trusty vehicle, we want to share something that savvy Perth car owners have known for years.

A car wrecker’s yard isn’t some sad graveyard of vehicles. It’s a bustling, well-ordered and treasure-filled bazaar. Welcome to WA Auto Parts, your leading used auto parts buyer, seller and wrecker in Perth. We have been doing that for over 15 years now and we understand that behind every EOL car there are real, functional parts – waiting for a second life. We will count down the top 10 most-rarified and sought-after parts you can find directly below, so you save big bucks on your next fix or project.

The Top 10 Countdown:

Engines & Transmissions

Why they’re a top pick: This is the hands-down best bargain around. The engine and tranny are obviously the most complicated & most costly parts to replace! A catastrophic motor failure or failing gearbox can often translate into a repair bill of more than the value of the vehicle, leaving owners to discard an otherwise perfectly good car.

This is where we step in. Finding a good, guaranteed second hand low km engine/gearbox unit from our yard will save you thousands of dollars and possibly weeks or months of downtime. It’s the difference between a relatively cheap repair and whomp-whomp-whomping out hundreds or thousands of dollars for more damage done. We carefully select and journal our donor vehicles so that you are able to go pick up a ready-to-run engine for your ride at a fraction of the cost of a new one.

Pro-Tip: If you give us a call on (08) 9358 1392, you can inquire about the past of donor car with our knowledgeable team. We’re often able provide information on kilometres and condition, allowing you to make a purchase with complete certainty.

Doors, Bonnets, Fenders, Bumpers) (Body panels etc.)

Why they’re a great find: Dings, dints and scratches second-hand damage is a reality for most car owners because cosmetic damage to a cars exterior doesn’t have to spell the end of your driving enjoyment. The only issue is that repairing it can be quite expensive – not because of the panel, but because you’ll have to paint and blend it to match your car.

This is the wrecker’s hack of all hacks. Row upon row of vehicles and high odds are that we have the particular door, hood or fender you require in your specific factory colour code — today! If you can find a matching panel then all you may need to do it bolt it on and save yourself hundreds, or thousands, of dollars in panel beating cost + paint.

Pro-Tip: Find your car’s paint code before you call. It’s typically on a small metal plate in the engine bay or in the door jamb. This coding enables us to have the perfect colour match for you immediately.

Alternators & Starter Motors

Why they’re a great find: If you’ve ever turned the key in your ignition only to hear that frustrating ‘click-click-click’, or watched in despair as your car dies at the traffic lights, you probably already know what it means for your starter motor, or alternator is on-the-blink. These fundamental electrical parts are the most likely to fail, especially among cars that have a few years on them. A new unit from the dealer can be shockingly expensive.

We test and warrant the alternators and starter motors, in their vehicles we dismantle, at WA Auto Parts. Our yard’s Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) part does that same work as new, but it often provides longer service life than some low-cost new outsource component for a fraction of the price.

Pro-Tip: You should have your mechanic remove the old unit so you can match part numbers exactly. This ensures a great fit every time so that your Crusader runs in top shape, whether you are on the road or traveling through any off-road.

Headlight and Taillight Assemblies

Why they’re a top find: A damaged headlight or taillight isn’t only cosmetic — it’s dangerous and won’t pass roadworthy. In the old days, this was a low-cost bandage. But in today’s cars with their intricate LED DRL, Adaptive HID and integrated indicators these assemblies have become high-tech & costly electronic components. Now, a single headlight assembly can cost in the thousands. A complete, undamaged unit found at our yard is one of the best money saver you can find in automotive repair today.

Pro-Tip: when buying, give the lens a good once-over for major scratches, internal haze/fogging or yellowing caused by the sun. Also check if there are any broken mounting tabs on the back.

Wheels & Rims

Why they’re a top pick: We have all misread a curb. That gut-wrenching scraping sound is likely to leave you with an alloy wheel that’s badly gashed. The trouble is that dealers typically don’t sell a single new rim — you buy the set. Car wreckers are the answer. We do have a single matching factory rim that can match yours to make your set complete. What’s more, if you would like to upgrade your entry-level steel wheels for a set of factory alloys from a higher spec vehicle, we are the cheapest place in Australia to do it.

Pro-Tip: If you’re going to call us, make sure you have a nice picture of your wheel. This enables us to swiftly determine the style and locate a match from our stock.

Wing Mirrors (Side Mirrors)

Why they’re a top find: Side mirrors linger in the line of fire. They are the first victims of tight car parks, narrow garage doors and passing cyclists. What was a basic piece of glass now is often heated and electric-folding, with indicator-blinking electronics that can cost a small fortune to replace. This deal is an old-fashioned wrecker. You can replace the exact part you need for one gazillionth of the price from the dealer sparkledriver.

Pro-Tip: List Your Car’s Features. Just tell us whether your mirror is electric, heated or has an integrated signal — so we can match you up with the appropriate one. And be sure to say whether it’s the driver or passenger side!

Radiators and Cooling Fans

Why they’re worth the price: Perth’s summer can put a lot of strain on a car’s cooling system. A radiator that’s leaking or is plugged up can result in overheating, and cause your engine to produce catastrophic – read: terminal – damage. They also tend to be better constructed than a cheap aftermarket new radiator and you should have minimal or no fitting issues. It’s a cost-effective, trustworthy option to care for your engine.

Pro-Tip: When you examine a used radiator, be wary of any green or orange residue that might signal a previous leak. Also, look for smooth, straight (against a flat surface) fine cooling fins that are not heavily corroded.

Seats and Interior Components

Why they’re a top pick: Is your driver’s seat ratty and torn apart after decades of service? Are there tough stains you’ve sprayed, rubbed and scrubbed but they still won’t budge? Here is your opportunity to upgrade comfort significantly without spending much. WA Auto Parts can often provide a complete set of seats from a newer or more upmarket vehicle in great condition. This is the perfect time to restore and upgrade your well-worn cloth interior with all-leather! We also stock dashboards, door cards, centre consoles and gear knobs to re-fresh the interior of your car back to new.

Pro-Tip: A) If you are upgrading seats, make sure that the mounting points on the floor (seat rails) and electrical connectors for devices such as airbags and electric adjustments will be compatible with your model.

Window Glass and Motors

Why they’re a great pick: A broken side window is an immediate security threat. Getting one from a wrecker is quick, painless and ridiculously cheap. We have the same factory-tinted glass match as your other windows. What’s more, if your electric window fails to work at all then it is likely that the motor or regulator mechanism within the door has gone—both of which are inexpensive and easy parts to pick up from us.

Pro-Tip: side window glass you can usually buy the whole door out of the donor car. This serves to protect the glass as you transport it and give you some extra parts like the lock mechanism, and speaker.

ECUs and Electronic Modules

Why they’re a top find: This is for the tech-savvy DIYer or professional mechanic. Swell, but the vehicle’s computer brain — its Engine Control Unit (ECU), others call this system a powertrain control module or an engine and transmission management system module, among other names; additionally there are many other modules on board to manage everything from airbag deployment to handling gear shifts — still guzzles your data. When they go wrong, it’s a diagnostic nightmare and astronomically expensive to have fixed. A second hand unit of the same part number can be source from a wrecker to fix this issue for a fraction of the cost of a new one.

Pro-Tip: This is crucial—the part numbers on the old and new modules need to match exactly. Replacement pre-programmed ECUs are available for many makes and models, but they can require reprogramming by an automotive locksmith or professional in order to work with your car’s security keys.

Conclusion: Your Go-To Place for Auto Parts

You don’t have to be broke to keep your vehicle up and running. But if you look past brand spanking new parts and embrace the wonderful resource of a professional car wrecker, you suddenly have doors open to a whole new world of savings. You have access to authentic, brand new, flawless factory replacement parts that are still being used in new cars off the assembly line, so everything fits perfectly with no gimmicks.

Before you pay through the nose for a fancy overhaul, Call WA Auto Parts first. From our massive range of models covering almost every make/model that you’ll find on the street’s of Perth and having been in the business for over 15 years, we’re here to help guide you through and get to your the part you need at a price that it worth paying.

Ready to find your bargain? Come and talk to the friendly, knowledgable team at AutoGuru today on (08) 9358 1392 and let our experience save you a fortune!

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.

Call now for a free quote and see how easy it can be to organise SMSF Perth auditing services with our friendly team here in Perth on (08) 9358 1392  corevibeaudioREFER A FRIENDCore Vibe Audio Guarantee, has got you covered.

So, the day has finally come. Well, that old car sitting in your Perth driveway – the one which has served you well but is now nothing more than a garden ornament – is ready for its last trip. Or maybe you’ve had a bad accident, and your car is for the wreckers. You realize the smart decision is to ring up some car wrecker, get cash for it and open things up.

But for many, that’s where the confusion sets in. “Most of us don’t do it very often, and it can feel like a black hole.” How does it work? Am I gonna get a decent price? What do I need? What are the potential pitfalls?

Before you pick up the phone, breathe. However, with a little preparation you can take the stress out of the process and make this relatively quick and easy. At WA Auto Parts, we’re the market’s leading supplier of used auto parts. With a massive stock of parts for most makes and models, we’ve got you covered up and down the coast. An informed customer is a satisfied customer.

This guide will take you through the 5 most crucial things to know before you place that call. If you have these ducks in a row, then you can negotiate with any car wrecker with confidence.

Know Your Vehicle’s Exact Details

You don’t call a builder and ask for an estimate on building “a house.” But there’s no way they could answer without more information about the size, materials and location. Dealing with a car wrecker is no exception. We can only be as precise as the information you provide us. Without specifics, you can expect to receive a very general estimate that we’ll be sure to walk-back the minute we inspect the car.

To ensure you receive an accurate, reliable quote from the start, take five minutes to gather this key information:

Make, Model and Year: This is basic. Probably a “2007 Subaru Forester” is preferable to “old Subaru.”

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): Every car has a unique 17-character identifier, which can be found on the dashboard or driver’s side door jamb. T he VIN code enables us to precisely determine the equipment of your car, such as the body variant or type of engine.

Overall Condition: Here is where being truthful is the best policy. We’ve seen it all, so don’t think your car will be judged. Tell us: Is it running still? Is there any accident, and if yes what is the main damage? Any big parts missing (e.g. engine, radiator or wheels)? The more precise your description, the more firm our quote will be.

Expected Kilometres on the Odometer: Just in case the battery still goes and you can read the dash a kilometre reading always helps.

That way, you’re ready to answer when you contact us on (08) 9358 1392, and our team can give you a realistic price based on reality. It forms the basis for a transparent transaction without surprises.

Keep Your Proof of Ownership Papers Handy

This is an important one and non-negotiable for any operator worth its salt. What About Proof Of Identity Potentially stolen car wreckers are required by law to be sure the owner is the one who is selling or ditching a car. The atmosphere is so that everyone is being watched, because no one will want to trade or discard a hot car. Attempting to sell a car without the proper paperwork is a giant red flag on our end, and it will slam the brakes on things faster than you can say “used #car for sale.”

Before you decide to sell that car to the salvage yard, find these:

Evidence of Dominian: Evidence of the documents relating to your vehicle is the Certificate of Registration, for Western Australia means. It is this document which can show that the car legitimately belongs to you. Importantly, even if the registration has lapsed, it doesn’t matter. The document is the evidence of ownership.

Personal Photo ID: You MUST have a current government-issued photo ID (i.e. Driver’s License). The name on your identification must match the name of the Certificate of Registration.

It will make your life soooo much easier to have both of these in your hands by the time you make contact. It proves that you are ready for a professional and legal transaction and means that you will not find yourself in the exasperating position of having everything all worked out – only to be tripped up by being without a piece of the paperwork puzzle.

Know How Your Car Is Truly Valued

There’s a reason for the amount of money that a wrecker will give you — and it’s not just some arbitrary number. It’s a precise number, based on a few key factors. Knowing these things helps you set realistic expectations and see where the true value is, which in most cases is not what you think.

We Totally Evaluate the Value of Your Unwanted Car Since we are a Japanese, European, Australian, Korean and American car specialist parts company. Here’s what goes into your quote:

Scrap Metal Weight Your car is, at its heart’s core, a giant clump of metal. Much of its value derives from its weight in steel, aluminium and other metals. That’s why heavier cars, such as SUVs, 4WDs and vans tend to have a higher minimum value than an itty-bitty hatchback. They are traded on the world commodities market, and its price can impact the quote day by day.

Savable Components: And here is where our 15 years makes a difference. We don’t look at a wreck and see a heap of trash; we see a salvage yard of parts. Does the engine run well? Can the transmission be reused? Do the alternator and starter motor work? If you are driving a locally favored model, for vital working parts, then we have use for these which increases the value of your car to us.

High-Value Parts: A few individual parts are worth quite a bit. The most valuable is the catalytic converter, which contains a handful of precious metals like platinum, palladium and rhodium. These are also important for emission control and have a high recycling value.

Overall Condition and Completeness: As mentioned, a complete car not running is worth more than an empty shell. To the extent that essential parts are omitted, this should of course decrease in value.

You’ve just received a quote through WA Auto Parts — this already includes the factors mentioned above and has been tailored to deliver you the most competitive price we possibly can.

Explain the procedure and inquire about any possible hidden fees

Your association with a car wrecker isn’t meant to be combative. A reputable company should not hesitate to be open and explain how they operate. You have have every right to ask questions and the answers will tell you a lot about who you are dealing with.

Make sure you ask these crucial questions before accepting any offer:

“Are your removal or towing services for the car absolutely free of cost?” The answer for any decent Perth wrecker will be an absolute YES. Free towing is included with the service. And if a company is attempting to charge you for pickup, hang up and find someone else.

“Is the quote you’ve given me the bottom line? Ask them to state that there are no extra fees or surprises at the pick-up day. If a quote is firm, then by God it should be firm.

“When and how will I get paid?” You should never have to wait for your money.” The norm is that you are paid on the spot, with either cash in hand or an instant bank transfer (like Osko/PayID) before the tow truck drives away from your car.

“Do you take care of disposal paperwork? A professional service will take care of the paperwork and files with the Department of Transport which makes the process painless for you.

At WA Auto Parts our system is easy. We quote you. If you do, we book a free pickup when it works for you. We come out, verify the information, pay you on the spot and tow the car off. No fees, no fuss.

Do a 2-Minute Reputation Check

In the internet era, there’s no excuse these days for being stuck with a shady operator. A few minutes of basic due diligence could save you some heartache along the way and prevent you from falling for a potential scam, surprise rate hike, or unprofessional operation.

Read Online Reviews An astute online presence is what we‘re all after, so go on – do the Google thing and search for the company name. What other customers in Perth are saying pros who do the job? Look for consistent themes. Do they get respect for being on time, delivering the goods and as quoted? Or are there grumblings of low-balling and bad communication?

Find a License: An honest company should be licensed and insured. In WA they should have a Motor Vehicle Repairer’s Business Licence. This demonstrates they are responsible and in-line with industry best practice.

Professionalism Do they have website physical address. Can they answer the phone in a way that’s professional and polite, and patiently take care of your concerns? It’s in the little things that tend to represent their overall approach to business.

Conclusion: Call and Be Confidant

And there you have it. Know your car, bring your papers, determine its worth, clarify the process and check up on the company’s reputation.

By just following this very basic check list, you’ve gone from being an unsure seller to a well-informed and prepared sellers. The deal is now in your hands. You know enough to recognize a good operator, ask the right questions and do your best to get a good outcome.

Selling your old car should not be a stressful process. It is the ultimate, happy step in your car’s life cycle. Now that you’re armed and ready, your next call is sure to be a confident one.

If you’re looking to sell or recycle your junk car, put our 15 years of experience to the test. Speak to the reliable, experienced experts at WA Auto Parts today by calling (08) 9358 1392 now for a free no-obligation quote.

We’ve all seen it. The aftermath of a bingle on the Kwinana Freeway, the sight of red and blue flashing lights, and the vision that inevitably follows: a crumpled car being lifted onto a tow truck. Or maybe it’s a more subdued, domestic tableau: that long-serving family sedan in the driveway, the car that has done hundreds of school runs and taken you to Margaret River for every Christmas holiday. It has finally flunked pit inspection and the estimate for repairs is more than the car’s worth.

These are the moments when it’s easy to imagine an end. We have a problem, an end-of-the-line piece of metal. Such is a widely held and completely understandable perspective. But for us, it is not an ending at all.

Welcome to WA Auto Parts. With more than a decade and a half of service to Perth behind us, we think of today as the start. It is the sign of a smart, interesting metamorphosis to come. That isn’t about junking a car so much as it is about systematically transforming one type of presumed indebtedness into an endowment, as the old fear of a negative ending on that investment becomes a positive for the college’s endowment. This is the story of that trek, peeling back what happens behind the curtain to coax your wrecked car back into existence.

Step 1: The Beginning of the Evolution…From Cart to Stock!

It’s not a monstrous bang but rather the small phone call you make to our office on (08) 9358 1392. When a car owner gets in touch, our process starts. We aren’t just hearing “a broken down Ford Falcon” or “crashed Toyota Corolla.” Our brains immediately start calculating the possibilities. At M&Z we are experts when it comes to Japanese, European, Australian, Korean and American cars and we realise what makes each and every collectible worth having!

When it comes to our Perth yard however, the vehicle is not unceremoniously dumped in a corner. It’s checked in, and its identity is confirmed. The first legal thing we actually do with battered cars is deal with the Department of Transport (DoT) paperwork and register the vehicle from one under personal ownership into our name as a licensed wrecker. This is an important measure, one that offers protection to all parties and, in effect, marks the car’s new life.

From there, the ‘harvest’ begins. This can be thought of as a deliberate reversal of the factory assembly line. The painstaking disassembly is then undertaken by our expertly-trained technicians, which know these vehicles in and out.

• High-Value Mechanical Parts: Let’s begin with the heart and life of the car. The strong motor of a Mitsubishi Pajero, the sturdy transmission from a Hyundai i30 or the tough alternator of a Toyota Hilux are all painstakingly unbolted and extracted. This is no mere used part; rather, a lifeline for other Perth drivers and a cost-effective way of ensuring that their own cars are once again on the road. Every salvaged component is evidence of the engineering that went into it, just waiting to be put back into use.

  Usable body and interior parts: A car seldom gets wrecked in its entirety. For example, a head-on collision might damage only the front doors and windshield. We rescues these cosmetic parts as well the interior elements like seats, cluster of dashboard, stereo system and wing mirrors. It’s these parts that stock our one-stop used auto parts store and save a fellow motorist or mechanic hundreds of dollars on a simple replacement.

  Part II, The Heart of the Matter: A Transformation in Core From Product to Product began as Commodity

  After all that reusable hardware has been taken apart and stripped down, the vehicle’s shell rolls into the next, and perhaps most important phase of its metamorphosis. It’s here we begin to feature shared values, environment responsibility and uncovering value. A car is a concoction of fluids and stuff and it’s our job to make sure it doesn’t damage the beauty of Western Australia.

  The Enviromental protection (De-Pollution): The vehicle has to be rendered environmentally ineffective prior to crushing or shredding. This is a tightly controlled, non-negotiable process. Our crew empties every last drop of fluid – the engine oil, petrol, coolant, and brake and transmission fluid – into their specific receptacles. These are sent to approved recycling centres. We take out the battery to have its lead and acid recycled, we remove the tyres and any other things that are hazardous.

  The Secret Value Snatching: Car washed, and we’re now out to look for the hidden treasure. People are surprised by the amount their old cars actually fetch in raw materials.

  Metals: We take off the catalytic converter gently. A small, unassuming piece of the exhaust system holds a precious ceramic honeycomb coated with precious metals — typically platinum, palladium and rhodium. These rare earth metals are expensive, and they have been sent to be refined and reused in new converters — exactly the sort of common consumer electronics that last year’s scratching needs.

  Precious Metals: Next we pull the wiring loom. The tangle of delicate wires that once supplied electricity to the car’s lights and electronics is full of kilograms of high-grade copper. We also find, and extract, other useful metals (aluminium in modern engine blocks, wheels or body panels).

  The car is a hollowed-out shell at this stage, its identity and most visible parts removed ready for the final transformation.

Part 3: Last Transformation – From shell to raw material

Here at the “junkyard” is what most people picture when they arrive at a junkyard, but it’s actually an extremely efficient industrial program.

The Crush: The naked metal hull is hoisted, Henry VI-style into a mickle hydraulic compressor. The machine exerts an enormous pressure, and now the former three-dimensional vehicle is pressed into a compact rectangular shape. In these brief seconds, the car ceases to be a car and organizes itself into one self-sufficient mass of travelable metal.

The Shredder: A conveyor belt carries this metal cube to an incredibly powerful machine: a shredder. With a thunderous roar, huge rotating hammers complete the shredding of the metal cube into thousands of fist-size chunks. What remains on the other end is completely unidentifiable as a car in any shape or form; only molten squealed metal.

The Separation: This is where the stuff of magic occurs. The shredded pieces are sorted through a sophisticated stream. Giant, superstrong magnets pull out all the steel and iron (ferrous materials), while powerful air cannons blow other materials another side. Other sophisticated technologies, such as eddy currents, also produce magnetic fields that cause non-ferrous metals to repel off the solids they were sent on – thus separating lighter weight aluminium and other metals (such zinc and copper) into separate clean streams.

What’s left is not a giant junk heap, but some tidy stacks of commodity-grade recycled metal. The car has been processed and converted into a raw material at last – the car is simply, and entirely, scrap now, ready to be sold off for melting down at the steel works or foundry so that it can have a new existence!

Concluding: The Transformation of Perth

From a well-known and loved car to a list of proven parts, through rounds as de-polluted shells, curiosities and in truth just pure recycled metals; the cycle is fulfilled. The real impact of this change can be seen right here at home.

Economically, it powers an essential local industry. It generates good jobs for Perth mechanics and technicians. Best of all, with large stock of cheap second hand car parts – thousands of West Aussies have been able to keep their wheels turning on a shoestring budget.

Environmentally, the benefits are immense. This significantly cuts down on the waste that gets dumped into our landfills. Through metal recycling, we save at least a whopping 95% of the energy which may be consumed if that same product had been directly produced from raw material, saving on our precious natural investments such as iron ore and coal.

‘Car wrecker’ sounds old-fashioned, after all. Actually, WA Auto Parts is a major participant in the new resourcing management and recycling initiatives. You’re not just removing a problem out of your life when you decide to take your old car to a professional wrecker, though. You are making a prudent financial choice, a responsible environmental decision and you are launching your car on its own surprising transformation.

Instead of seeing that vehicle at the end of the line, cast it in a new light. See its potential. Call WA Auto Parts on (08) 9358 1392 today and unlock the value in your vehicle and convert it from wreck to resource.