We’ve all seen it. A dejected sedan banked on the roadside of the Mitchell Freeway, blinking hazard lights dead a long time. A reliable Ute, with parked either in the driveway of a suburban home in Joondalup or at the park, getting covered in leaves and letters from the council after being hit by a kangaroo driving on country roads. Or perhaps it’s the family SUV sitting in your own garage, faithful for years and now looking at a repair bill larger than its actual value.

The typical response is an accepting sigh. We watch the conclusion of a life, the dying of the light. We think of the rust, the decay and the logistical headache associated with making this massive hunk of metal go away. It feels like waste.

But what if we were to tell you that that’s not all? What if this moment, rather than being an end of sorts — the death of that very thing you worked so hard for — is instead the start of yet another new and complicated (but surprisingly classic) journey?

At WA Auto Parts, we’ve seen this clandestine life cycle play out for more than 15 years, day after day. As one of Perth’s most active buyers, sellers and wreckers of the best quality used auto parts, we have a perspective that transcends piles of crushed metal adorned with shattered glass. We see a load of potential waiting to be taken apart and remade. This is the story of that journey, “the unexpected life of a junked car,” running from its funeral tow to reincarnation as something completely different.

Stage 1: The Appraisal and Ripeing

The adventure starts not with a hook but with a holler. When that car owner contacts US, at (08) 9358 1392, they’re not just dialling a number – that first contact is the first stage of our crucial assessment process. Our team doesn’t just hear “a wrecked car”; we’re already writing a profile. Could it be a Toyota Hilux, known for its tough-as-nails engine and drivetrain? Could it be a Hyundai i30, where small pieces are requested on an almost daily basis for a family run-around? We specialise in Japanese, European, Korean and Australian vehicles – from cars and trucks to 4x4s/utes and vans – so that we are familiar with its unique value proposition before we have even looked at it.

As soon as your vehicle comes to our counter, it turns into a potential donor. Our wrecking yard is like a very specialist vehicle hospital. The car is instantaneously triaged for what we call “the harvest”—a systematic opportunity to salvage every single part that might enjoy a second life.

A ‘Vehicle Organ Donation’: Our knowledgeable pros take on a purpose, locating and gently removing the healthy “organs.” Powerful motor from a Ford Ranger, smooth transmission from a Holden Commodore or an alternator that exits the engine bay of a Mitsubishi Triton is all carefully removed, tested and catalogued. These are not just blocks of metal but are lifelines for perhaps other car owners who want something reliable that’s much cheaper than a brand-new part, which can often be several times the price.

Off the Engine Bay: The harvest is rewarded to every nook of the car. A door that dodged a side impact, an unscuffed headlight, a rear bumper not marked by so much as a scratch — all are lobby-able. The seats, the radio that played thousands of road trip hits, the GPS unit and even some small electronics control modules are un-installed and readied for reuse from our used auto parts store in one location.

Bringing Value Back to the Hidden Gems: It’s where our depth of expertise shines best. Some of the most valuable parts of your car, owners are likely unaware of its exist existence. The catalytic converter is, for example, a tiny but powerful reward. Its internal honeycomb contains precious metals including platinum, palladium and rhodium. These metals are important to neutralize toxic exhaust gases, and they have value on the world market — a single catalytic converter can be worth hundreds of dollars. Likewise, well salvage the cars wiring loom and not for its plastic covering that goes without saying but because of the kilograms worth of expensive copper running through it.

De-pollution and Deconstruction as the Second Stage

With the harvest the vehicle, now in a fraction of its former self, proceeds to the next key phase. And so appears where the environmental responsibility comes in. A vehicle is full of fluids and materials that are toxic to our diverse Western Australian environment when not disposed of properly.

Too, the de-pollution is both painstaking and mandatory. We don’t turn  on a tap, we capture and contain every last drop of it.

Fluid Drains: Engine oil, brake fluid, coolant, power steering fluid and what petrol is left are each drained out into sealed drums. They are not thrown away as waste, but instead they’re sent to dedicated recycling plants where they can be washed and reused or otherwise dealt with properly.

Extracting Hazardous Substances: The auto battery, due its lead plates and acid electrolyte, is extracted to be recycled. We also remove older elements (which may contain mercury). This is something that you cannot bypass if you want the metal shell to come out clean and in object state.

With de-polluted, the final strip-down comes. Any nonmetal parts not already exploded into atoms — plastics from the dashboard, foam from the seats, rubber hoses and glass windows — are ripped clear. The car, stripped to its absolute fundamentals: a steel and aluminium frame, now prepared for its last conversion.

The Last Stop: Resurrection as Raw Material

This is the most spectacular part of the car’s afterlife. The stripped metal shell, still clearly identifiable as a car, is hoisted on chains into a hydraulic crusher. In seconds, under tremendous pressure, the rest of the frame is compressed into a dense cube of metal no larger than a big coffee table. The transformation is absolute.

But the journey isn’t over. The dense bale is then delivered to a large, industrial shredder.

The Shredder: Think of a gigantic blender for metal. The bale is literally ripped into fist size pieces, with a sound so loud it seems like thunder! The result is a flow of unrefined granulated metal.

The Separation This metal stream is passed beneath strong magnets. Subjected to these magnets, all the ferrous metals (iron and steel) are plucked out of the stream and gathered into a huge pile. Other state-of-the-art sorting methods, such as eddy current separation, are also utilised to separate ferrous and non-ferrous metals, such as aluminium, copper and zinc.

So there you have it: the circular economy in motion.ISEAL video playlist This is producing the a thing of the circle I was talking about. The segregated mounds of metal are no longer waste but rather high-grade, recycled materials ready for production. This scrap metal is then sold for steel mills and smelters at home in Australia and abroad. The steel from a car destroyed on a Perth road might re-emerge as the structural reinforcement in a new CBD highrise, a guard rail on the Tonkin Highway, or part of new washing machine all within months — possibly even as part of an entirely new car coming off an assembly line. The aluminum could be returned to use as new drink cans, or lightweight vehicle parts. Life has gone full circle.

This can have a great environmental impact. Each tonne of steel that we recycle saves over a tonne of iron ore, half a tonne of coal and substantial amounts of energy and water. It is a potent, pragmatic and profitable form of environmentalism.

Conclusion: More Than Just Metal

So the next time you see a wrecked car, we hope you will look at it in a different way. Don’t see an ending. Watch the course it has ahead of it.

Check out the engine set to get a tradie’s Ute back on the road. Note the side mirror that will enable a student to pass his driving test. Watch the precious metals that will be recovered and recycled, and the tonnes of steel that will come alive again in the infrastructure of our city.

A wrecked car is a living testament to creativity and conservation. It’s a narrative of regeneration, as potential waste is carefully turned into value once again. In Perth, WA Auto Parts is an integral chapter of the local automotive recycling industry. We don’t just destroy vehicles; we oversee their transfer, making sure every ounce of last known value — economic and environmental — is extracted as respectfully and professionally as possible.

Your tired old car is more than just junk. It’s a resource fount waiting to be tapped.

Ready to give that old or broken down car a new and interesting life? For a no obligation free quote, please contact the friendly professionals at WA Auto Parts today on (08) 9358 1392 and discover just what that old vehicle is worth.

That car. You know the one. It’s gathering dust in the driveway or sprawling across your nature strip, or occupying space you could be using for something you like better in your garage. Perhaps it’s the consequence of a regrettably misjudged ding on the Kwinana Freeway, an engine job that now costs more than the car is worth … or maybe it’s just had enough and shuddered its last breath. To you, it may seem an eyesore, a maddening problem and a looming financial drain. You’re most likely thinking of towing fees, council notices and the headache of getting lost just to avoid it.

But here’s the secret — the one us pros in our industry have known for years: it’s not a problem to be solved. There’s potential there yet to be unlocked.

Welcome to WA Auto Parts, Your leading used auto parts buyer, seller and wrecker here in Perth. Despite what you may see as a wrecker, we too have an entirely different view after 15 years in the business. We don’t see a pile of junk, we see an intricate array of valuable materials. This guide is going to lift the veil, let you in on that little secret of that value just hidden inside your car, and teach you exactly how to unlock it (and turn being stuck in a driveway into cash in hand).

Anatomy of value: What a Perth wrecker really sees

When my tow truck rolls up to impound a car, we’re not pulling away scrap metal. We are getting back a gold mine of parts and materials, each with its own inherent value. This is the car wrecker’s secret: The value here is in the disassembly.

A. The Sum of Its Parts

Even decades after a car is no longer drivable, many of its components are still in fine shape. And there is a vast, competitive market for reliable, tested and affordable used parts. In Perth, where the rugged Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger dominate on the street along with family-friendly favourites Hyundai i30 and Toyota RAV4 for instance, need for certain parts is going to be fairly steady.

Mechanical Components: The heart of the machine keeps on ticking. The engine, transmission, alternator, starter motor and even the radiator can all be expertly taken out and tested to live another day — saving someone else in Perth a small fortune on new parts.

Body and Interior A blow to one side does not put the other side out of action. Doors, bumpers, headlights and taillights and side mirrors are frequently perfect. Inside, items such as seats, dashboard cluster and the stereo system, and even electric window switches are all retrievable.

We specialise in all Japanese, European, Australian, Korean and American Car Parts, Trucks And Car Parts In South Australia’s Largest 4WD & Light Commercial Auto Dismantlers. This knowledge then helps us to be able to retrieve and recover the most good quality parts from every car we dismantle.

B. The Raw Materials Goldmine

And that’s before we actually start the recycling process, after we have stripped out all the usable parts. A car body alone is a treasure trove of raw materials that the market has great interest in.

Scrap Metal: The average car contains more than a tonne of steel and pounds of aluminium. But what we have also been doing in feeding recyclers all this material is contributing to a circular economy and avoiding the demand for environmentally polluting mining and energy-intensive manufacturing of new metal. The figure is weight-based and is included as a crucial aspect of your cash offer.

The Catalytic Converter: This is the most expensive individual piece you probably have on your scrap car. The catalytic converter is usually ignored by the owners It comprises a honeycomb that’s nothing but coated with rare materials – platinum, palladium, rhodium. Those rare metals are key to absorbing harmful emissions, and their price on the commodities market can be surprisingly high: $50 to well over $250 depending on the vehicle.

Wiring: Running through your vehicle is a complex network of copper nerves. When naked and baled, this copper is a very valuable material for recycling.

C. Reusable and Recyclable Elements

Our passion for discovering value doesn’t end with the expensive stuff. We look at everything.

Tyres & Wheels: Alloy wheels can be worth a decent amount on their own. Tyres with good tread can be sold secondhand and those that are too old reused in other products, including children’s playground flooring and road base materials.

Battery Car batteries are made of lead and acid, which can be harmful in a landfill but valuable when correctly recycled.

Fluids: important, environment friendly step is to drain and properly dispose of all oils, coolant, and fluids. These are collected and sent for appropriate recycling, ensuring that hazardous chemicals do not leach into our West Australian soil and groundwater.

The Car Wreckers Method: Transforming Trash into Money

Knowing what we do allows you to know where the cash offer comes from. It’s a planned, professional system, designed for the ultimate in efficiency and environmental consciousness.

Step 1: The Quote Establishing a relationship is exactly where we begin when you call us on (08) 9358 1392. You’ll speak to an expert who will seek the most basic information: whether your car is a Ford or Fiat, Proton or Porsche; what model it is and when it was made; and what shape it’s in. Are the tyres flat? Is it running? Has it been in an accident? Using that, along with current prices for parts and scrap metal gives us a figure which is the most appropriate price based on what we know.

Step 2: Free Car Removal (The Perth Advantage) When you agreed to our offer, the most complicated part logistically is ours to overcome. We offer free car removal in the entire Perth city. No matter in Joondalup or Fremantle, Morley or Armadale, our tow truck will come to you and pick it up on schedule so that saves you hundreds of dollars of the towing cost.

Step 3: The De-Pollution and Dismantling At our yard, your car becomes a part of a professional process. First, it’s de-polluted — all the fluids drained. Next it’s time for our expert team of technicians, who disassemble the car in a meticulous process and recover any working parts. These pieces are then checked, logged in and put on our shelf at our salvage yard and one-stop used auto parts shop to wait for a customer.

Stomp 4 The final crush When there are no more usable cuts and valuable parts, the remaining shell of the car is crushed. This compacted metal hulk is subsequently shipped to a shredding machine where it is shredded and granulated, and the different metals are parted for their final journey into being melted down and reborn as something else.

Your To-Do List: Top Tips In order to Get the Best Price for Your Wreck in Perth

Now that the secret is yours, now you’re in the driver’s seat. Here is how to have a smooth, profitable and trouble-free experience.

A. Gather Your Information

Here’s what you need before you pick up your phone to call (08) 9358 1392:

• Make (e.g., Toyota, Ford, Mitsubishi)
• Model (e.g., Camry, Ranger, Triton)
• Year of manufacture

And just an honest little description of its condition and being in Perth.

B. Get Your Paperwork Ready

The Department of Transport WA has rules in place to prevent vehicle theft. You will in most cases need to be able to show that you own the car legally if you wish to sell it as a scrap vehicle.

• Ownership Evidence: This is your car’s Rego Papers. It confirms that the vehicle is yours to sell. We need these papers even if the registration is expired.
• Proof of Identity – Photo ID: The preferred option is a current Western Australian driver’s licence. This must correspond to the name on the ownership documents.
• It’s Not Registered – You Can Still Get Cash for Wrecking Your Car Don’t have your car registered? The document you want is the title of ownership.

C. How to hire the Best Wrecker in Perth

Operators are not all equal. With WA Auto Parts, you are opting for a company with:

Licenced & Insured We are a bona Fide Motor Vehicle Repair Business so you can have total confidence.

Reliable: Perth – We have been servicing the people of Perth for over 15 years and we have done so in all honesty.

Clear: We provide “Free Car Removal” and “Instant Cash/Payment” as standard. the quote/tender price we give is the price you will receive unless the car condition has been misrepresented. We take care of any required disposal paperwork so you don’t have to.

D. The Call and the Deal

When you call us, be truthful about the car’s condition. This enables us to offer you the most accurate quote we can, and we won’t have misunderstandings or variation in price when it comes to inspection day. We have a policy of giving clear quotes and keeping our word.

Conclusion: From Liability to Asset

That car you’ve been stressing over doesn’t have to be a dead end. It’s a complicated package of opportunity. It is a working alternator for the car of a student in Subiaco, a dent-free door to fix another in Canning Vale and so much recycled steel that will be used to build tomorrow’s infrastructure. When you look at your car through the eyes of a wrecker, it goes from being a liability taking up space to an asset.

There is no need to let the rust settle in. That value doesn’t need to be squandered. Take the next step to free up your money in vehicle today.

You don’t want that money to rust in your driveway. Call WA Auto Parts today on (08) 9358 1392 for a free, no-obligation quote and we can turn your wrecked car into cash NOW!

You have an old car. It’s outlived its usefulness, and you know it’s time to cast it off. And you also know it has to be worth something. It’s, you know, a whole car — a ton of metal and an engine with seats and wheels. But the largest question, and the one which creates the most stress: What is a fair price for it?

It’s a scenario that can seem intimidating. The fear of calling a car wrecker and getting ripped off with an offer too low to be true is very real. They are the professionals who evaluate cars on a daily basis, whereas you might do so once a decade. It all depends on what this thing is, which makes it feel like an unfair deal from the get-go.

At WA Auto Parts, we think it should be clear. Since over 15 years ago, we have been known for being open, honest and fair in Perth. We’re not only car wreckers; we are one of the top wrecjers for used auto parts in the city. Our skill is based on the real market value of each part in your car.

This guide is our effort to bridge that gap. We want you, the seller, to have control. By the time you finish this article, you’ll have a good idea of how your car’s value is determined, your list of right questions to ask and the confidence to know that the offer which you accept is fair.

Know Your Car’s Value? How We Work Out a Price at WA Auto Parts

First you have to understand how it is that we get a fair price. The quote given by a professional wrecker isn’t just something they pull out of thin air; it’s the outcome of a number crunching based on these three key elements.

Factor 1:  Base Value – Your Car’s Scrap Metal Weight The rawest material of all is what makes up some change in your pocket. A car is constructed from tons of recyclable metal – mostly steel, along with valuable copper and aluminum. This metal is traded on the world’s commodity market and has a price that changes daily. It weighs more; an old Ford Falcon or Toyota LandCruiser will inevitably start at a higher potential value because there is simply more metal onboard than in the average lightweight hatchback – such as a Suzuki Swift. This is what your car is worth no matter what else comes into play.

Factor 2: The ‘Bonus’ Value – What Can Be Salvaged from it Its parts This is the most important factor, and what drives an industry leader like WA Auto Parts compared to some scrap metal yard. It’s not just a shell to smash; we perceive a full ledger of useful, reusable parts.

We specialise in providing the highest quality and most curteous service to both mechanics and residents throughout Perth. This gives us the most current data on what your car’s parts are truly worth. We value:

The Drivetrain: You can part out a whole engine or tranny from a popular car! Strong prices are paid for, say, the bulletproof diesel engine from a Japanese Toyota HiLux or the gearbox from a Korean Hyundai i30 or V8 powerplant from an Australian Holden Commodore.

The Catalytic Converter: This component is high value, containing precious metals (platinum, palladium and rhodium) that are used in emissions control and can be recycled.

Mechanical & Electrical Items: We always require serviceable alternators, starter motors, a/c compressors and radiators.

Straight Panels: A rust-free door, bonnet or bumper form a popular car can prove to be extremely hordable for someone in need of a cheap replacement part for their own vehicle.

Wheels and so on: A neat set of alloy wheels significantly adds more value than your average steel rims. A clean and not torn-up interior, uncracked dash or a working stereo system adds to the bottom line.

Factor 3: The Perth Market Factor – Make, Model and Popularity It may seem counterintuitive, but in wrecking terms, a popular car will often be worth more than an uncommon one. In Perth, there is an incredible and growing need for second hand components of popular vehicles such as the Toyota Corolla (whom always ranks in australian top 10 most sold cars), Mazda 3, Mitsubishi Triton and Hyundai Tucson. Since we are able to sell parts off those vehicles fast, we can pay you more money for your car.. A part taken from a scarce European or American import might be less sought after, represnting its scrap-metal value. Because our expertise and passion here crosses those models: Japanese, European, Australian, Korean or American – we know how to value them all accurately.

Factor #4: The Condition Of The Vehicle For sure, a whole car is worth the most. If you have taken out and sold the engine, catalytic converter or other main parts, we will adjust the quote. Likewise, a car that has been well and truly crispy-fried or with only the interior left will have bugger-all in the way of parts-value and be weighed for pricing.

Your Action Plan: 5 steps to getting a fair deal in Perth

So now that you know the theory, here’s your truly practical, step-by-step plan to make sure you get the best price:

Step 1: Get Ready (It Will Only Take 5 Minutes) Before you make a call, get your information ready. It shows you’re an organised and genuine seller. All you need is:

Details of Your Car: Make, Model and Year.

Proof of Ownership: In most cases, your valid driver’s licence is all that is needed. If the registration papers come with that dog, so much the better, but don’t worry if you can’t lay hands on them.

A Few Photos: Take a few photos of the car with your phone, and by that we can give you a very accurate quote.

Step 2: Obtain At Least Two to Three Quotes (The Golden Rule) This is the mostest empowering thing you can do. Never take the first offer. Ring around several professional wreckers in Perth. In making several inquiries, you will soon have a good gut instinct on your car’s actual market value. This immediately shields you from an extremely low offer and provides the peace of mind of being able to recognize a fair price.

Step 3: Ask These Key Questions Asking these types of questions will let the wrecker know that you are an informed seller, and he or she can’t pull one over on you.

Firstly, is your quote including FREE pickup from my suburb? (The correct answer is an absolute must, especially as a trustworthy business like WA Auto Parts much reply with yes).

“Are there administration or paperwork fees that are in addition to the advertised price?” (The answer should be no).

“Do you take care of the formal Notice of Disposal form at WA Department of Transport?” (This is really important for your legal cover, and should be yes).

“Is cash given when I pick up payments?”

Step 4: Don’t Lie About the Body’s Condition If the engine is blown or the gearbox broken, be honest. A reputable service will price cars with big problems all day long. We can only give you a quote that’s rock-solid if we’re upfront. Trying to bury the elephant in the room will only land you on-site with an expensive re-negotiation. Transparency is the quickest path to an easy transaction.

Step 5: Select a Professional and Licensed Junk Car Wrecking Service In Western Australia, anyone who purchases cars for wrecking is required to be a licensed motor vehicle dealer. Opting for a licensed operation such as WA Auto Parts offers you consumer protection and guarantees that the business runs under state laws. Look for a long history of positive reviews from other Perth homeowners on Google. It is earned by fair and honest dealing.

Red Flags: Recognise a Lowballer or Shady Operator in Perth

Vague Quotes: If you can’t get a price or at least a price range over the phone from a company, beware. They may be looking to lowball you in person where it’s more difficult for you to say no.

Any reference to Towing charge: Towing is absolutely free in Perth, when it comes to professional car removal service. To try to charge for towing is a big red flag.

Reluctance Regarding Paperwork: If they evade or display any uncertainty about the Department of Transport’s Notice of Disposal, end the conversation. Botched paperwork can leave you on the hook for the car, legally speaking.

High-Pressure Tactics: “This offer is valid for only the next five minutes!” A legitimate, professional business will offer you a reasonable time period to think about their offer.

Conclusion: From Uncertain Seller to Confident Deduct $100 for each of lawn care service, Christmas tree recycling service and bookkeeping.

You don’t have to be a car mechanic or a junkyard specialist to receive a fair price for your old vehicle. All you have to do is be a knowledgeable seller.

By learning about the important things that make your car worthwhile—its weight, its salvageable parts, and how popular it is—and by following a clear plan of action you can control the process. Get several quotes, ask the right questions and select a licensed professional with an excellent reputation.

At WA Auto Parts, we love customers who are informed. We are not ashamed of our process and we believe that is fair offers. We wish this to be the most comfortable, confident decision you could have. Now that you are increasingly aware of this guide, trash that old car and get the money it’s worth.

Fear of getting lowballed should not hold you back. Call WA Auto Parts now on (08) 9358 1392 or submit an online enquiry.WA AUTO PARTSLeading Wreckers Specialising In Used Car Parts & Spares In PerthWA Auto Parts is your leading used auto parts yarUsed parts in Cardiffd providing quality used parts at the best prices.

It’s Friday afternoon. You’ve been anticipating a relaxing weekend — perhaps firing up the barbie with mates, going to the beach, or just chilling in your own backyard. But then you see it. That old, unwanted car.

It’s just there, day in and day out, a persistent little itch at the back of your mind that you know needs itching but can’t put your finger on. It could be the rusting, old family wagon that the company abandoned long ago, or the project car for which there never was time or that ute which – eventually – packed it in. You know you want to get rid of it, but the very idea of doing so — all the advertising, phone calls and haggling involved in selling it yourself; the trade-in that probably nets you an embarrassingly low amount — feels like work on a scale only marginally smaller than building Rome.

And what if we said that you could solve the entire problem from beginning to end this very weekend?

At WA Auto Parts, we’re convinced that getting rid of your unwanted car shouldn’t be a headache for you. In our 15 years of being the number one car parts buyer and wrecker in Perth, we have developed a system that is fast and simple, with great cash for you. It’s your easy, 3-step plan to getting rid of that unwanted car, and having the cash in your pocket before the weekend is out.

Why “Parting Out” is the Best Junk Car Option First off, I should mention that parting out simply involves dismantling your junker and selling its parts.

Before we dive into the process, here’s a quick overview of why “selling for parts” is the most logical (and lucrative) option when it comes to an old, non-running vehicle or an unregistered car.

When a car ceases to operate as a trustworthy whole, its worth changes. It’s not a means of conveyance anymore; it’s an opulent storehouse of parts. The engine, gearbox, alternator, doors and headlights (and hundreds of other parts) still have considerable value to serviceable mechanics and fellow car owners who want affordable quality spares.

We are specialists in the field, as Perth’s used auto parts shop of choice. We know the alternator from a Japanese Toyota Corolla, the door of an Australian Ford Falcon or the engine of a Korean Hyundai i30 all have healthy markets. Selling to a specialist such as WA Auto Parts will allow you to cash in the full value of these parts, and not solely what your car looks like at face value. It’s the simplest and most straightforward way to offload the car for its residual value.

The 3-Step Plan to Cash in on Your Car This Weekend

This schedule has been arranged to secure the slowest time. Forget about weeks of nightly agony; think in terms of nights.

STEP 1: Friday Afternoon (5:00 PM) | The 10-Minute “Get Ready” Blitz

Your weekend has just begun, so why not start by doing this incredibly easy thing? Here, you want to grab some basic information we’re going to need in order to give you a quote. You’ll spend more time than you do unloading groceries.

A. Find Your Proof of Ownership: -You only need a valid driver’s licence. This is what we rely on to verify that you are the legal owner of a vehicle. Rego papers Sure, if you know where your rego papers are, that’s fantastic but don’t spend all of Friday night tearing the house up looking for them. We can help you if you have your I.D.

B. Know Your Car’s Vitals: Grab some paper or enter this in your phone’s notes app:

• Make: (e.g., Toyota, Holden, Mazda)
• Model: (e.g., Camry, Commodore, 3)
• Year of Manufacture: (e.g., 2008)
• Your Suburb: (eg Morley, Fremantle, Joondalup)

C. A Speedy Condition Report: A mental note is all that’s necessary here. Is it complete? Is there any major accident damage? Has the engine been removed? Taking a look allows us to offer you our very best price from the get-go.

And that’s it. Step 1 is done. Now go have fun on your Friday night.

STEP 2: Saturday 9AM – Make the S-MIN CALL & LOCK in Your Cash Offe

And yes it is, after the morning coffee, time for the most important — and easiest — step. You want a cash offer, and to schedule the removal — both of which you will be doing with one short call I trust.

A. Who to Call? The One-Call Solution: You won’t be wasting a precious Saturday calling dozens of places and juggling dozens of confusing specials. Contact WA Auto Parts and one call is all it takes to sell your vehicle. Since we specialize in selling all kinds of used auto parts for Japanese, European, Australian, Korean and American vehicles, we know your car’s full value inside & out and can provide you with the highest paying offer.

B. LET US KNOW: Once you are connected with our friendly Perth team member on the phone, tell them what information you collected from Step 1.

C. Get Your Instant Quote: We’ll provide you a price quote after just minutes us with giving us a call for your truck and pick-up vehicle removal service with up to date market quotes (on the Internet!). The price we quote is the price you receive. No games, no gimmicks.

D. Book Your FREE Pickup: If you’ve decided you want to sell or donate, we can schedule a pickup that fits your weekend plans. More often than not, removals can be arranged for the same day — on a Saturday afternoon even or Sunday morning. You can sub in what you please. Oh and by all means, the towing and removal service is 100% FREE.

Step 2 is complete. And now the rest of your Saturday is yours to enjoy.

STEP 3: Saturday/Sunday – The 15 Minute Handover & An Instant Payment

This is the last and why you are so fulfilled when your problem goes away and money comes into your hand.

A. Getting Ready: 10 or so minutes before our tow truck arrives, give the car one final cursory once-over for any personal items you might have left in there. Look in the glove box, you say? Old sunnies. And in the centre console … a little loose change. In the boot? Whatever you left behind…

B. The Professional Pickup and Simple Paperwork: Our trained, uniformed driver will meet you on time in a professional tow truck.

They will check your vehicle, and we have an ID system in place to confirm your connection with the space through a driver’s license.

They’ll have the straightforward paperwork ready for you. Actually, in WA it’s just a Notice of Disposal form (which legally means you’re transferring the vehicle from your name). We take the submission and all that complexity. All you need to do is sign.

C. Paid up front: Get the cash that you’ve agreed upon as soon as the papers are signed, before they drive off. No waiting for checks to be cashed, or bank transfers to clear. You get paid instantly.

D. The Results: Our driver will assist in the safe loading of your clunker onto our truck and remove it from your property. By the time lunch rolled around on Sunday (or Saturday afternoon!, the source of stress is gone.” That niche is now yours to fill! Now you arrived on the weekend with a full wallet of cash, and your schedule is budget-free to enjoy yourself however you please.

Wins: Your Weekend, Whee: Car Value Unlocked

Getting rid of an unwanted car for its components doesn’t have to be the drawn-out ordeal you may expect. The old game of sticking ads, tire kickers and playeng the price game is over.

But with WA Auto Parts you can observe that the whole thing can be reduced to three easy, no fuss stages accessible in just a single weekend.

• Friday: A 10-minute prep.
• Saturday: A 5-minute phone call.
• Sunday: A 15-minute handover.

It’s a very productive, lucrative and deeply satisfying way to tick off a major item on your to-do list. You get your space back, you earn for your asset, and you get your weekend back.

Why wait another week? (Listen, it’s not every day that you get a pandemic Weekend Challenge to solve your old car problem.) Give the specialists at WA Auto Parts a ring this Saturday morning.

Give us a call on (08) 9358 1392 for your free, no obligation cash offer and find out how easy it is to get top cash for cars in Perth- quick smart!

Of course. One of the most frustrating situations drivers can encounter, besides being on the receiving end of a phone conversation with Harvey Keitel, is dealing with a wrecked or totaled car. This ultimate guide has been tailored to the Perth/WA market, transposing your plan across the local legislation and setting a simple, supportive direction with WA Auto Parts as that trusted response.

Selling a damaged or write-off car? Here’s How We Can Help

The screech of tires, the thunderous impact, and then the confusion of flashing lights, and exchanging names—accidents are traumatic events. But just as often the stress doesn’t stop when the tow truck pulls away. In the days that pass, you’re bombarded with phone calls, insurance claim numbers and a stressful time of uncertainty as it relates to your vehicle’s future.

Then the judgment comes from the insurance appraiser. The news is not good. The car is an insurance write-off, either because it’s too damaged to be economically repaired or — worse still — was officially labeled a “written-off vehicle.”

For a lot of Perth motorists, this is a time of pure panic and financial fear. It’s a common belief that the car, as it is now, would be entirely worthless — just a ball of twisted metal in the middle of nowhere. Questions swirl: What do I do next? Where does the car even go? Is it worth anything at all?

If you are in this position, we want to give you permission to take a deep breath. For more than 15 years, the crew at WA Auto Parts has been assisting other West Australians through this process. A wrecked or totaled car is anything but worthless. In reality, it’s an asset brimming with salvageable value. ” Our guide to written off cars in WA will explain what it really means and how our service can provide you with the assistance you need, allowing your damaged vehicle to be turned into immediate cash – without the stress.

How To Tell The Difference Between A ”Damaged” And A “Written-Off” Vehicle Is Western Australia

When your car is involved in a crash, your car will usually end up in one of two streams, as established by an assessor from the insurance company.

Damaged but Salvageable This is the good news. It is an active form of compensation, but not what people generally mean by the phrase “worse off,” which is something more like: your car has been damaged, and while you don’t want to be in the position of having to get it repaired, being in that position would still cost less than it was worth. Your insurer will authorise the repairs at an approved body shop and, once you have paid your excess, you will receive your car back in its pre-accident state.

Written-Off Vehicle (WOVR) The official term for when your car is a “total loss”. In WA this is recorded on the Written-off Vehicle Register (WOVR) and usually occurs for one of 2 reasons:

Repairable Write-Off: The car is less damaged than in the above example and can be fixed, but repairing it to roadworthy standard would cost more than its insured value — which is either its ”Market Value” or your policy’s “Agreed Value,” so if written off, it’d be considered “uneconomical” for the insurer to do that. Restoration and re-registration Some of these cars are repairable and some can be re-registered, but only after passing a series of rigorous inspections, with an associated drop in future resale value as the vehicle will always carry a ‘written-off’ history.

Write-Off Statutory: This is the big one. That is, the vehicle has been in an ‘accident’, which had caused “severe structural damage” to the unit/body/chassis etc (…e.g. resulting from a major fire or immersion in salt water), and it cannot be rebuilt.” In other words, it implies that your vehicle has suffered catastrophic foul like its chassis getting mangled by heavy machinery or caught on hindering machinery for being destroyed so badly that it can never legally go back out on Australian roads… ever! Its only fate will be as parts or scrap metal.

In both write-off situations, your insurer will cover (if you have comprehensive cover) the cost of your loss and pay you a settlement. But that still leaves one big question: what to do with the physical wreck?

The Big Dilemma: Where to Put the Crashed Car?

If your car is a write-off, the usual procedure would be for your insurer to send you your settlement, minus any excesses. They also extract the vehicle’s “salvage” — as the wreck is known in legalese — and typically sell it at a closed salvage auction to recoup some of their expenses.

But it’s not the only approach, and it doesn’t work in all cases.

So what if you do not have comprehensive insurance? If one only has Third Party cover, then you’re on your own with your own wrecked car.

Unless it’s an old car and the insurance company will pay barely anything? This salvage value is auctioned off by the insurer and in some cases may be little. You may wonder whether you could get a better price for the wreck on your own.

But what if all you need is a simple, speedy fix? The insurance filing alone can take weeks. Sometimes you just want to be able to close the chapter, get paid and move on without having that long drawn-out process.

This is why attempting to sell the car as a wreck privately becomes a road to nowhere. There is pretty much no market for a write-off car on Gumtree or Facebook Marketplace. The average person could not purchase, tow or handle such a vessel.”

How WA Auto Parts Can Assist: Your Specialised Solution

That is exactly when our service here at WA Auto Parts comes into play. And unlike the others, we are more than just wreckers – we are Perth’s used auto parts specialists. We are professionals in evaluating the real salvage price of a vehicle as we come into contact with and sell its parts on daily basis.

When we look at a wrecked car we do not just see a wreck, but have an inventory of more or less valuable undamaged parts.

• The engine and the transmission could be just fine.
• The doors, boot lid and one side of the car can be unaffected.
• your alternator, ac compressor and starter could all be good.
• The wheels, tyres, seats and stereo were all salvageable.

As a premium source for used car parts from Japan and elsewhere, we are in the unique position to offer you a top-dollar price based on the overall value of your car not just its metal weight.

How Does It Work?

Step 1: Call us with details of your car All it takes is one simple phone call to our team in Perth on (08) 9358 1392. Do tell us make, model, year and degree of damage. If you’ve got the report from the insurance assessor, so much the better.

Step 2: We Offer You a Fair and Competitive Salvage Quote After evaluating the info you give us, we offer you a solid no haggle quote for your wrecked vehicle. This quote is determined by our years of experience in what parts can be re-used and their present market values, along with the scrap metal value for the car. Since we sell parts on to the public, we are often able to offer a more competitive price than if someone was trying to sell a car at closed insurance auction.

Step 3: We Take Care of Every Little Thing Beginning to End If you like our offer, it’s over.

No-cost, Secured and Expert Towing: We offer dedicated tow trucks intended for non-running or accident damaged cars to ensure safe removals. We can show up at your house, the panel beater’s shop or a storage yard anywhere in Perth and take that vehicle away for FREE.

Cash Payment On The Spot: We pay you the offered price immediately. No waiting on cheques or bank transfers. You have your money right away — and you can move on.

Critical WA Paperwork Management: It’s what we promise you. Our business is a licenced motor vehicle dealer and we manage the required documentation with the WA Department of Transport. We handle the Notice of Disposal correctly registered and take the car out of your name, offer you 100% peace of mind liability free.

Why To Sell Directly To WA Auto Parts Is Your Best Option

Uninsured Vehicle?\nWe are Your Answer. We offer the only real and easy way for you to get money for a damaged car that is not fully insured.

For Insured Vehicles: A direct quote from us is a strong benchmark. You are about to understand how much you can truly salvage your car for Knowing the value of your car, a clarity and certainty that will come in handy during negotiations with the insurance company.

Full Peace of Mind:An accident is traumatic as it is. Our service is tailored to take all the stress out of handling the crashed car. No looking for a private buyer, no haggling with scrap dealers, no fretting over the maze of paperwork. We take care of it all.

Conclusion: Making a Bad Thing for the Best

Car accidents are extremely negative and stressful experiences. But the ending of your damaged car’s story doesn’t have to be. Instead of seeing it as a complete write-off or logistical nightmare, you can see it as an asset left over — a chance to accept the final chunk of cash that could help you rebound.

Well, at WA Auto Parts we are experts at making the best out of a bad situation. We offer a quick, safe and no-hassle way to sell your smashed or written-off car meaning that you can do the tough part with cash sitting in your bank, knowing everything was dealt with in a professional manner.

If you have a car to get rid of fast in Perth, and it’s damaged or written off, don’t try and handle the process yourself. Give the local professionals at WA Auto Parts a call now. Get in touch with us on (08) 9358 1392 for a free quote, or to find out how we can help!

There it is. The old car. It’s parked in your driveway, on the nature strip or tucked behind a keg fridge in the garage, part of the scenery now. It could be the first car you ever owned, or a work ute that served you loyally for many kilometres, or even a family wagon that has seen better days. Now, it’s not running, the rego is expired and it’s taking up valuable space.

You know you need to get rid of it, but the inconvenience and, more importantly, the expense is daunting. How much does it cost to tow your car in Perth? Who do you even call?

And then you spot an ad online: “Free Car Removal Perth” or “We’ll Pay You Cash for Your Car and Tow it for Free.” That sounds like the ideal answer. Almost too perfect. A skeptical voice in your head says, “Yeah right, but how can it be for free? What’s the catch?”

It’s a legitimate question, and it deserves a direct answer. WA Auto Parts Established in 2001 as the team behind WA Auto Parts, we have been providing high quality recycled auto parts and tuning accessories to the people of Western Australia for nearly 20 years. We’re here to peel back the curtain and offer a full, candid guide on how free car removal works. There’s no catch. It’s a real, professional service, and by the time you reach the end of this guide, you will know exactly how it works, what to expect from it and how you can easily transform that unwanted vehicle into glorious cash.

How Does Car Removal Perth Work for Free, in Reality? The Business Model Explained

The secret to our ability to remove your car for free (and even pay you in the process) is that we’re not just a towing service. We are not a tow, point A to point B(beep) fee based company.

We are auto parts professionals and recycling specialists.

We’re not profit by hitting you with a removal fee. We made are money on the decent amount of value still remaining in your end-of-life automobile. The whole way we run the business depends on us being really great at reusing every last bit of your car.

This is how the value gets created:

Used Car Parts (Our Specialty) The cornerstone of our business, and what our decades of loyal customers have come to rely on us for. The cornerstone of our business is supplying the best quality mechanic services and parts for our customers. You can find this type of part in your old car.

• The hardy engine from a Japanese Toyota or the dependable transmission in a Korean Hyundai.
• The ECU, alternator or starter motor of an european car.
• A classic Australian-made with good, straight undamaged body panels.

-Australian 4wd or ute for the heavy suspension/ drive train components. All of these — and hundreds more parts — are meticulously disassembled, tested and cataloged to live another life. This is the core of our business and a big piece of your car’s value.

Scrap Metal Recycling So, after the valuable parts, fluids and other interior are stripped away from a vehicle…a large percentage of it remains: the metal shell. This shell, made almost entirely of steel with some aluminium and other materials mixed in, is a valuable product. The chassis itself—bkrc a bipeminton which anak ikan the entire car is deleted—is crushed and shredded, then sent to processing plants where it’s separated into metals that can be sold to companies looking for melted down metals with which they manufacture new steel products.

The Simple Math It comes down to this: (Value of the salvaged parts) + (Scrap metal Value) > ($ Of Towing and labor).

And because we’re good at extracting value from both the parts themselves, and from the metal, that total is always much higher than what it would cost to send a tow truck to your house. It is THIS margin that enables us to collect the car completely FREE OF CHARGE and pay you a very handsome cash figure for the vehicle in question, in almost ALL cases.

Free Car Removal – How It Works: Step-by-Step Guide for Perth Homeowners

We’ve developed our process to make it as easy and painless for you. Here’s what you can actually say goodbye to from beginning to end.

The Steps in Our Process Step 1: The Initial Contact & Receiving Your Cash Offer In your very first step to selling a junk car with us, you can start by calling our Perth office on (08) 9358 1392) or submitting an online quote form here on the website. You will be asked for some basic information:

• Your Vehicle’s Make, Model and Year.
• Your Suburb – Perth and Beyond.

A brief honest widget selling description (e.g.”Holden Commodore, is complete but doesn’t start” “Mazda 3 front end damage” ”Old rusty Ford Falcon”)

Your vehicle input will allow us to give you a reasonable, no obligation cash offer on your car that very same day.

Step 2: Schedule Your Free Pickup If you like the offer, we’ll schedule a pick-up time that’s most convenient for you. We have a number of tow trucks servicing the whole Perth metro area and also extend our service north as far Alkimos/Joondalup right down to Rockingham/Mandurah. Same-day or next-day service is frequently an option.

step 3: prepping your vehicle for pick up There are only two easy steps to complete before we get there:

Empty Out All Of Your Personal Items: This is by far, the biggest thing you have to do. Give the glove box, centre console, boot and under the seats one final scrub for personal effects, documents or forgotten treasures.

Take your Number Plates: In WA, the plates are yours not the cars. You will need to take these off so that you can surrender them back to the Department of Transport (DoT) and cancel the registration. You might even get back any portion of your rego that is left over.

Step 4: The Removal Day — What Goes On While There on the Ground This is the fun part. You will be assisted by a professional and friendly WA Auto Parts tow vehicle operator. They will:

Do one last check on the car real quick.

• Assist you with signing the easy disposal form (the Notice of Disposal).
• Hand over the agreed cash amount to you immediately.
• Get in your car safely when it is picked up for towing.

And that’s it. The full on-site process usually takes less than 15 minutes. What you’re left with is an empty room, honkin’ cash in hand, and absolute peace of mind.

What You Get Out Of A Professional Perth Car Removal Service

At WA Auto Parts, you will find the right buyer so that you don’t have to go hunting for people who?s going to buy. You should always expect:

Timely & Professional: We understand your time is valuable. Our personnel are all well-trained, extremely courteous and always on time.

Any Car, Any Condition Removal: We Remove Cars, Utes, Vans, 4WDs & Trucks. Running or non-running, damaged or rusted, written-off or simply unwanted; it doesn’t matter.

All Paperwork Sorted: We supply and assist in filling out your WA DoT Notice of Disposal paperwork. This is your legal documentation that you no longer own the car, and it will prevent future liability.

Fast and Honest Payment: The amount we say you’ll receive is the amount you will be paid, at that very moment, on the spot. No games, no last-minute haggling.

Safety and Skill: Our drivers are experienced with all scenarios:Main roadsBackyards.Compound car parks,With our team your vehicle can be removed safely without damage to other property.

Everything You Need to Know – FAQ on Free Car Removal Perth

Q: Do I actually get paid cash, or is “payment” simply free removal?

A: For any whole car or truck, we will undoubtedly pay out cash. The free elimination is included in the service we offer. The only instance when a vehicle would not have a cash value is if the car has been completely stripped and is merely a shell with no engine, interior or any other parts.

Q: My car is stuck down the side of my garden. Can you still get it?

A: Yes, in almost all cases. When it comes to difficult removals, our drivers have heavy duty winches and specialized equipment at their disposal. Just let us know if you have any access issues when you call, so we can bring the right gear.

Q: How fast can my car be towed?

A: Very quickly! We are proud of our quick response times. Same or next day service applies to majority of jobs within the particular metro area and online bookings are possible in many instances.

Q: What becomes of my old car? Is it non-eco-friendly?

A: It’s quite the opposite! Professional wrecking is the most eco-friendly way to get rid of a car. Car taken to licensed facility Your car is removed to our authorised treatment facility where it is “de-polluted”: taking out all dangerous fluids such as oil, petrol and coolant in a safe way Which, as mentioned above, is then taken apart piece by piece for parts conversion and over 90% of the rest is recycled.

Conclusion: The Simplest Way to Make Space and Money

“Free Car Removal” in Perth is not a scam or a stunt; it’s an industry standard and ultra-convenient service rendered by professional auto wreckers of WA Auto Parts’ calibre. The only “catch” is that your used vehicle still has usable parts and scrap metals, enabling us to offer a service that is advantageous for all parties involved.

You’ve fixed something massive free and easy. You receive instant cash for something that was just wasting space. You get a valuable chunk of your property back. And you can feel good about the fact that your old car has been disposed of in ways that are the most environmentally responsible.

That old car, stop looking at it as an issue. It’s a phone call that is yours to make.

Speak to Perth’s leading car removal and auto parts specialists. Contact WA Auto Parts on (08) 9358 1392 for your free, no-obligation quote and find out how effortless it is to have Your car gone by tomorrow morning with money in YOUR pocket!

It’s a situation every Perth driver fears. You’re at the counter of an inspection center, and the mechanic is walking toward you with a clipboard and concern on their face. The news is bad. It’s that time of year: Your trusty, reliable car has just failed its annual inspection for registration.

The mechanic hands you the report, and your heart drops as you read the lengthy list of faults: “worn suspension bushes”, “leaking steering rack”, “brake pads have insufficient thickness”, “structural area has rust”. The IT speak turns into one message of despair, with a heart-stoppingly large amount at the bottom of the repair figure.

All those questions come flooding in at once. Is it even worth fixing? Is it even sellable in this condition? Now do I have a huge paper weight? What on earth do I do now?

If you find yourself here, breathe. You are not stranded, and your car is not a dead asset. We are the trusted name as WA Auto Parts we have been serving the used auto parts in Perth for more than 15 years. We witness this situation all day every day, and we are here to tell you that there are clear options available to you. This is your voice of reason, who can help you think through the future and make the best possible financial decision for yourself.

Decoding the “Fail Notice” in Western Australia

The first thing we need to know is the legal status of your vehicle. If you fail a rego inspection then your car is called “unroadworthy” by the WA Department of Transport (DoT). This is not mere suggestion; it’s a legal status that carries serious import.

You are not legally allowed to drive the car on public roads, with one exception: a pre-booked, direct journey to a place of repair or another inspection. If you car was stopped by police and issued a “yellow sticker” (a defect notice) the same rules apply. To drive it for any other reason – including a brief trip to the shops – is illegal and carries heavy fines and demerit points. What’s more, were you to get into an accident your insurance would be no doubt invalidated quite so.

All of which brings you to a vital crossroad: Your options are to outlay what may be a considerable sum of money to retu rn the car to WA roadworthy condition, or sell it.

Option 1: The Route of Repair – Does It Make Financial Sense?

Your first impulse may be to repair the car. This can occasionally be the right thing to do, but it’s a cold, hard financial calculation — not an emotional one.

Step 1: Get a Second (And Third) Opinion Always be skeptical of the first repair quote. The inspection centre identifying the faults may not be the most competitive on price when it comes to those repairs. Quite simply, take your failure report to 1 or 2 other reliable mechanics in your local Perth and request a competing price for the work.

Step 2: The All-Important Cost Vital Calculation This is the most important calculation you will have to do. Be brutally honest with yourself.

Compute the Sum Total Repair Cost: Simply add up the total of each price on your failure list.

Find Out the Car’s True Market Value (Post-Repaired): Visit websites like Carsales or Gumtree, and figure out what cars – of the same make, model, year and kilometres – are selling for in Perth at present.

Do the Reality Check: I’ll use a common one as an example. Say you have a 2010 Mazda 3. The repairs will cost about $3,500. After hopping online, you find a roadworthy Mazda 3 of similar age is selling for around $5,000. Would it be worth paying $3,500 to have a $5,000 asset? You also should weigh the time and hassle, and the fact that something else might break next month. For a lot of people, the math just doesn’t work.

This repair path generally is for only cars that are fairly new, repairs are minor and inexpensive to fix or have significant sentimental value to justify the cost. For many older vehicles with a litany of problems it tends to mark the start of throwing good money after bad.

Option 2: “Sell As-Is” – The Painful Private Market.

How about selling it as-is and letting someone else take care of the issue? While that’s possible, it is very hard and a complete PITA.

The problem is that your target market is tiny. The only person who would even bother with a car that had actually FAILED an officially conducted WA rego inspection would be someone able to do the repairs themselves, or is a qualified back yard mechnaical tech – i.e a professional. These are professional buyers; they know what they’re seeing, and they want to make an extreme deal.

Moreover, you are under a legal obligation to make full disclosure to any potential purchaser. You need to show them the fail sheet and say that their car is unsafe for use on the road. Concealing this is against the law and will likely bite you in the ass. You’ll have to put your car up with “project car” or “mechanic’s special” in the listing, and you should expect an onslaught of laughably low offers from parasites hoping to make a quick buck.

Option 3: The “Cash for Wrecking” Path- The Intelligent Approach Forward

This leaves us with the third, frequently most sensible, option. Selling your car to a professional car wrecker and auto parts specialist such as WA Auto Parts. This is the route thousands of Perth residents take as it’s a quick, easy and more cost efficient option.

Your mechanic hands you a list of the things that are wrong, and they see problems! When we look at the same list, we do not see a list of contingencies; instead, it is an inventory of assets. That’s the difference with WA Auto Parts.

A failed rego doesn’t mean your car is doomed; it just means you can’t use it as a whole on the road anymore. It’s still made up of hundreds or more valuable, working units.

• The Fault List is Nothing to Us: We’re not going out there to get your car drive it for transportation. We’re purchasing it for its pieces. Here’s the beauty of that, the fact that the suspension bushes bang doesn’t matter, because all the brake callipers and hubs and wheels supported by said suspension are A O UK. The motor could run shitty but the alternator, starter motor, and A/C compressor are all good.

  We Find Worth in Every Component: As the leading used parts supplier to Perth we are well aware of current trends. We see customers here every day looking for that bargain, quality part. Be it a bullet proof engine from a Japanese Toyota, sophisticated electronics from an Italian Alfa Romeo, glass from an American 4WD, tubing from a British Land Rover or radio profiles and plastics for Australian Holden – we know what the product is worth.

  You Receive a Cash Offer Instantly: No haggling, no worrying about repairs. You inform of us the value of any scrap parts on the car and provide VIN number, which helps us track your vehicle during this process.WE can pay some large amount cash for cars in same city.

  FREE Towing is Included: This is a big one. The fact that your car is unroadworthy and you can’t take it to us. So, we come to you. We will remove your car from your Perth home or mechanic’s garage absolutely free.

  You Don’T Invest In Your Old Car Another Dollar: Once you make the decision to sell your car to us, you never have to deposit any more money in your old vehicle again. You plug the bleeding money right away.

  Paper work taken care of with no fuss for you: We will do the pricey Paper Work, As a properly authorised vehicle disposer we will complete all legal Transport Department paperwork disposal process and you don’t have to be concerned about any upcoming fines.

Conclusion: Rego Slip Fail to Money Back in Your Pocket

Dealing with a failed rego inspection can be quite a stressful experience but it needn’t be. Your options are to choose the long and risky road of trying a costly repair, make things worse or attempt a difficult private sale……….or just give us a call and turn your problem into cash today!

For most older cars with a long list of needed repairs, selling it to a wrecker is the best decision both financially and logically. It enables you to draw a line under the sand, so no more money is lost and take back whatever equity you have left in your vehicle instantly.

A failed rego certificate does not mean it’s over and out for your car in terms of value, although it is the end of its life on the road. It’s a chance to cash in on its hundreds of working parts and recyclable materials without any extras strain or hassle.

Don’t let that costly repair quote write your car’s final chapter. Don’t wait for such situations to get worse, assuming control is the right decision.

Speak to WA Auto Parts your local Perth wreckers and used car parts specialists today. Ring Us : (08) 9358 1392 for a free, no obligation quote on your vehicleWe’ll make it easy & visit to you in Perth – Top Cash Prices paid ranging from $50 – $5000 for complete cars!And when we say up to $5000 CASH, we mean that exact amount of cash money in your hand.

With the heat and isolation of Western Australia’s sun-soaked landscape, here we can’t live without our cars. They ferry us on long commutes along the Kwinana Freeway, shuffle our families down south for holidays and are the trusty workhorses supporting our local business sector. But no car lasts forever. Whether it’s the brutal summer heat, the corrosive coastal air or a lifetime of driving hundreds of thousands of miles, all vehicles must come to an end buried among the palms.

Maybe your car has given up the ghost in its final rego inspection, prompting thousands of dollars’ worth of repairs. Perhaps it was in a crash that made it a write-off. Or maybe that silent, neglected car parked in your driveway — the one gathering rust and dust and taking up space as an eyesore.

But when that time eventually does, you’re left with a poignant question: so what now? It’s in the professional, properly regulated — and thus surprisingly profitable — world of car wrecking.

Welcome to the ultimate guide to car wreckers Western Australia. The peeps at WA Auto Partshttps://www.waautoparts.com.au/ have been the number one choice after motorists looking for second-hand auto parts in Perth. We’re not only a business making old cars disappear, but also a business looking into the worth of each part. This guide is going to explain the entire process, from how it will work, what you can expect, and just how to choose a reputable service that will give you hard cash, relieving all your concerns.

What is a Car Wrecker and When do I Need One?

First, Let’s state a correction of one mistaken belief. A licensed auto dismantler, also called a professional car wrecker, is far more than just a scrap-metal dealer. What a scrap yard is after, above all else, is a car’s weight in metal. An experienced wrecker, though, regards the vehicle as a fully stocked storehouse of valuable recycled parts.

Here at WA Auto Parts is that we first of all carefully dismantle a vehicle, so that every part that can be re-used in another car or utility is available for purchase. Those parts — engines, transmissions, window switches, mirrors and more — are tested, cleaned and sorted then made available for you in our used auto parts store. Only after this painstaking process is the rest of the unclad metal shell crushed for recycling.

So when is the right time to call a professional wrecker?

Your car is a Statutory Write Off: In the event of a serious accident, your insurer can select to write it off based on certain criteria No one will ever be able to legally re-register your car in WA.

It Failed Its Rego InspectionThis one of the huge list of where to scrap a car #3: The list of repairs required to make your vehicle roadworthy is enormous, and much more than the car’s worth.

Oh, huge failure, like engine froze or tranny blew up or car is rusting apart under DK’s feet.

It’s a “Lawn Ornament”: An old, unregistered car that sits on your property is not only an eyesore, but it takes up valuable space and gets rusty just sitting out there.

It’s Unsellable Privately: The car doesn’t go anymore and isn’t worth selling on something like Gumtree or Facebook Marketplace — potential buyers can’t take it for a drive, they don’t want to pay for a tow.

Wrecking Your Car in WA – The Step-by-Step Guide

Wrecking a car might sound intimidating, but with the assist of a professional service, it’s surprisingly easy. Here’s how it works.

Step 1: Receive a free, no-obligation quote It all starts with an easy phone call or online request. In order to provide you a right quote, we’ll need some important details:

• Your car’s Make, Model and Year.
• The WA Suburb the car is located in.
• A fair and accurate account of its state (for example “2010 Hyundai i30 complete car but has blown engine”, or “Holden Commodore, rear damage”).

With that information we will offer you a solid cash price over the phone within mere minutes.

Step 2: Getting Your Vehicle Ready for Final Pickup When you’ve accepted and offer, there’s only two easy items to take care of:

Take Out All Personal Possessions: This is your final opportunity to look around the glove box, central console, boot of the car and under the seats for any personal items.

Take Your Plates: In Western Australia, number plates are linked to the registration rather than the car. You’ll want to get those out before the tow truck comes. You can then return these plates to a Department of Transport (DoT) centre and cancel the registration, perhaps obtaining a refund for any remaining period.

Step 3: Pickup and On-the-Spot Payment Sending us your scrubber or a Recovered waste bottles in a prepaid shipping package that we send to you when everything is ready. Our professional tow truck driver will come to your position, confirm with you the make and model of vehicle (showing that it’s really him), talk you through to what it happening, step by step, finalise the paperwork and hand over payment. The payment is then made immediately by cash or direct bank transfer, before your car has even been removed from your premises.

Step 4: The Most Important WA Paperwork – How To Get Rid of the Vehicle This step may be relatively more crucial to you than any other for your legal protection. To complete the sale, you need to tell the WA Department of Transport that you are no longer responsible for the vehicle. You do this by submitting a Notice of Disposal. A reputable wrecker such as WA Auto Parts will have the necessary paperwork and they can lead you through filling in your section. This means the very moment we drive or tow away your vehicle, you are A HUNDRED % discharged from any responsibility. No future fines no tolls no hassle.

How You Can Select An Established Car Wrecker in WA

Having the right wrecker is key. Here’s how to tell you’re working with a professional, credible operation.

Check Licensing: In WA all businesses selling and purchasing vehicles, including for wrecking, are required to have a Motor Vehicle Dealer License. This is the guarantee that they are legitimate company, and this fact gives you some confidence to trust them. WA Auto Parts is licensed vehicle dealers and wreckers.

Demand Free Towing: Again, this goes without saying. Any reputable ripper in Perth will always include free towing and removal as part of their service. Be very suspicious of any company that attempts to charge you for towing it or wants to subtract that cost from your quote.

Ask For An Open Quote: Any real wrecker that can hear about the vehicle and condition should be able to generate a solid, flat rate quote over the phone. Purposefully nebulous responses, such as “we’ll see when we get there,” can raise a red flag for last-minute haggling.

Verify They Do Paperwork: A big part of the service is making sure that legal disposal is done right. Inquire whether they’ll supply and help fill out a Notice of Disposal for you.

Research Their Reputation In the digital age, reputation is everything. So make sure you look up your company on Google Reviews and see what other West Aussies think of their experience. Positive, independent feedback over a long period is a strong indicator of an honest business.

Ask About Their Green Commitment: Responsible wreckers are an important part of the recycling pipeline. Require that they have removal process to de-pollute our amazing one-of-a-kind W.A. environment.

The Green Journey: What Happens to Your Car?

When you sell your car to WA Auto Parts, you are beginning an advanced and environmentally friendly recycling process.

Stage One: De-Pollution (fluid removal.) When we receive a vehicle at our auto wrecking yard the very first step is to safely remove all of it’s fluids. This includes petrol or diesel, oil, coolant and brake and transmission fluid as well as the refrigerant gas from the air conditioning. The car’s battery is also taken away for special recycling.

Step 2: Dismantling and Reclaiming: It’s what we do best. The car dismantling specialists at Tout-auto-recycle in Melbourne inspect every nook and cranny of your vehicle to identify what can be recycled. As we focus on components for Japanese, European, Australian and Korean vehicles as well as American cars & trucks, we have a clear idea of what to search for. All of the parts, from engines and alternators to mirrors and stereos, are evaluated, tested for functionality (when possible) cleaned up, photographed and included in our huge inventory – so you can have everything you need without making a dozen calls across town.

Step #3: Scrapping the Shelled Car — Once all of the valuable mechanical or hazardous components are stripped away, what you have left is a bare metal shell that gets crushed, shredded and sorted into various metals like steel and aluminium. This scrap metal is then resold for melting, and it goes into the production of any number of new products.

FAQ WA Car Owners

Q: What happens if I can’t find my rego paperwork?

A: That’s okay. While that’s certainly useful, it isn’t a foolproof way of making sure you’re dealing with reputable wreckers. With your WA driver’s licence we can confirm you are an owner, and online the status of the vehicle.

Q: Does my car need to be operating for you to purchase it?

A: Absolutely not. When we say junk, we mean it. That’s why we provide free tow service.

Q: How fast can you collect my car from my Perth residence?

A: Efficiency is our middle name. In most instances we can organise same day or next day transport in the Perth metro and surrounding areas.

Q: Do you only buy cars? What about my old ute or van?

A: We buy almost any vehicle. We buy and wreck everything- last month it was old rollerskates and trampolines!

Conclusion: The Smart, Simple and Responsible Option

Opting to scrap your car with an expert service is the best decision you can take. It’s easy, an authorised treatment facility (ATF) makes sure your old car is disposed of in a safe and legal manner, we make all the arrangements so that everything goes smoothly so you don’t even have to lift a finger!

You also won’t have to put up with the stress and headache of attempting to sell off a non-running vehicle independently. You can phone in one call and have the whole thing fixed, much of the time within hours.

If you have an old car that is ready to re-join the circle of life, don’t let it become more trouble than its worth. Speak to an experienced, certified and reliable WA car wrecker that knows the worth of it.

It’s time to learn the value of your vehicle and get it towed for free? For your obligation free quote, contact the professionals at WA Auto Parts today on (08) 9358 1392

It’s a common scene on properties throughout the entire city of Perth. Under a carport in Morley, down the side of a house in Fremantle, or being stored in limbo in a workshop at Wangara. It’s the old car that has run its course. Maybe it was your faithful daily driver except for that catastrophic mechanical failure. Perhaps it was in a prang accident on the Roe Highway. Or maybe it’s a long-forgotten old plan that has become now more rust than reality.

You know it’s time for it to be gone, but now you have the all-important question: What is my scrap car really worth?

It’s a valid question, and you deserve an open, honest response. WA Auto Parts has one of the best used auto parts, car wrecker services in Perth Western Australia. We’re not just in the business of junking old cars – our main focus is recycling them and ensuring all parts are reused. This insight gives us a one-of-a-kind expert perspective on what your end-of-life vehicle is realistically worth.

This guide is going to let you in on the industry secrets and provide you a tell all, no-holds-barred forumla for pricing out a cash offer for your vehicle. The price isn’t a guess; it’s an implied calculation (one of many) based on defined parameters. As you reach the end, you will be put into the picture on how it works and will soon turn that old hunk of junk into cold hard cash.

The Value of Value: Your Car’s Weight in Scrap

The lowest common denominator of value in any scrap car -no matter how bad it is –is the weight of metal. Every vehicle consists, more or less, of a mess of metal — mostly steel but also significant amounts of aluminum, copper and other metals. These base materials are what form your car’s worth to a wrecker.

The difference think of it this way has to do with steel, and how much of it a vehicle carries around.A big piece-of-shit car like an Australian-made Ford Territory or a Holden Commodore is just packing so much more metal than a flimsy little Japanese hatchback like a Toyota Yaris. So its initial value will be greater, before other SD factors are taken into account.

It’s also crucial to remember that scrap metal is a global commodity. Just as we see with iron ore from our own Pilbara region, the prices of recycled steel and aluminum vary on a daily basis in international markets. A experienced wrecker such as WA Auto Parts keep right up to date with these current market prices. That way, when you get a quote from us, it’s an accurate and up-to-date reflection of the true intrinsic metal value of your car on that day.

More Than Just Scrap: A Salvagable Goldmine Of Parts

The metal is what makes up the bottom line price, however for you to get the maximum cash offer it is based on the value of your car when they still have parts left. This is what distinguishes us as specialized auto parts wreckers opposed to mere scrap metal yards. We don’t just find a shell to crush; we discover an entire inventory of parts that are high in demand throughout Perth.

The fact of the matter is: When it comes to used auto parts, we’ve got mechanics, do-it-yourself restorers, and classic/plain old everyday car guys reaching out to us every day for the parts they need to keep their cars running at a price anyone can afford. It’s this hands-on access to the market that offers us a unique perspective on what your car parts are worth.

Here are some of the many factors we consider when generating your quote:

The Drivetrain (Engine & Transmission)- The life of the car, so to speak. A sitting complete engine is still a goldmine & doesn’t even need to run. But, keep in mind that the robust diesel engine mount for a Japanse Toyota Hilux or the mighty V8 from an Australian Holden Commodore are just as valuable to us as is the complex but desirable transmission of a European built VW or Audi.

The Catalytic Converter: That’s where the magic is. It is not a part that makes the car go, but it is vital for controlling emissions. It’s what is inside it that makes it valuable — the thin layer of precious metals inside, including platinum, palladium and rhodium, which act as catalysts. These metals are worth more than gold and can be professionally mined for recycling.

Mechanical & Electric Components: A large part of what we do is sell the parts that frequently fail on other vehicles. “Good, working alternators, starter motors, air conditioning compressors, radiators and power steering pumps from Korean makes such as Hyundai and Kia always go well because they are reliable and there’s just so many of them on the road,” he says.

Un Bumped Body Panels: Rear ended a car and your front bumper is can they be saved and put back to factory specifications. Those straight no-rust bonnets, guards and doors are really popular. For a customer it’s far less expensive buying an original second-hand panel from us in their exact colour than purchasing new from a dealer.

Wheels, Tyres and Suspension: A fresh set of alloys would make a huge difference to the quoted price compared to basic steel wheels. Good legal tread on the tyres is another bonus. It doesn’t help that the springs from hardy American 4WDs such as Jeeps are always in demand amongst desert bashers.

Clean Inside: If your car’s interior is in great condition, it increases the value. Undamaged seats, dashboards, stereo head units and even electric window switches can all be saved for a new home.

The ‘Perth Factor’: Why Your Car’s Make and Model Sways Its Price

That’s a crucial lesson that can catch sellers off guard: in the world of auto wrecking, popularity means more than prestige. The car you see everyday zooming around Perth is often more valuable to us than a rare or exotic car.

The explanation is simple: What’s in demand locally are those parts.

Japanese & Korean Makes (Toyota, Mazda, Hyundai, Kia) These vehicles represent the meat and veg of Perth car hiding. As there are tens of thousands of Corollas, Camrys, i30s and CX-5s on our roads, it creates a massive, consistent demand for their spare parts. When we buy one of these models, we know we can sell almost every part.

The Aussies’ (Holden & Ford) Although the factories have closed down, the love for Commodores and Falcons is well alive. The enthusiast and restomod market has an enormous appetite for everything from V8 motors to limited-slip differentials to interior trim pieces.

European Vehicles (VW, Audi, BMW, Mercedes): These cars may have more niche parts but are often valued higher. An owner who needs to replace the gearbox on a VW Golf is going to have a massive trouble getting another one from the dealer. Our stock of European auto parts is tremendous, and being able to buy a great second-hand unit from us saves you money.

4WDs, Utes and Vans WA has a great love of the outdoors and physical labour which means that parts for cars such as Toyota Prado, Ford Ranger and Hyundai iLoad are constantly required.

What Might Affect The Value of Your Scrap Car? A Realistic Look

The very last thing we want to do is over-promise and under-deliver, which is why we keep it real in terms of what can impact the cash offer for your car.

Overall missing major components- (and, this is really the big one) If you’ve already had a buddy pull the engine, or sold off the catalytic converter or gearbox on its own, the value of the car will be decreased accordingly. When it comes to a car we really appreciate the car as the package and full vehicle will always fetch more money.

Excessive Damage: Although we will buy your car in any condition—even if it’s been a victim of an accident—a seriously burned vehicle is another matter. Heat causes metal to lose its strength, and most any plastic, rubber, or electronic component will burn up; the value is lost except for the basic metal weight.

Stripped Car: With no doors, windows, interior or wiring – a stripped vehicle is really just a shell of metal. Its value will just be its weight, not the “bonus value” of its parts.

How to Obtain A Solid & Accurate Quote WA Auto Parts.

Now that you know why, it’s easy to discover what your car is worth.

Step 1: Collect Your Vehicle Information You only need to have your car’s make, model and year on hand as well as the suburb it is located in Perth.

Step 2: Offer Us a Quick, Honest Description Be prepared to list off what kind of shape it’s in. Such as: “It’s a full 2008 Holden Astra, but with no gearbox,” or “It’s a Toyota RAV4 with front-end damage.” The more accurate you are, the more accurate our quote will be.

Step 3: Contact us to get your free quote You can call our professional staff at (08) 9358 1392. Given the specific information you offer and our extensive familiarity with the parts market, we are often able to give you a solid cash offer in around 10 minutes.

Step 4: Know What Your Service Includes Every quote we give for your car is all-inclusive. This means:

The Price We Quote is the Money You Receive.

100% FREE Towing and Pickup in the Perth metropolitan area.

ALL OF THE PAPERWORK TAKEN CARE OF So it gets LEGALLY and PROPERLY transferred from your name.

Absolutely No Hidden Fees.

In conclusionIts Your Scrap Car that is the collection of valuable assets.

WONDERING ABOUT THE VALUE OF YOUR SCRAP CAR? It’s a simple, honest equation:

(Current Metal Price x Car Weight) + (The Real Amount of the In Demand Parts) = Your Top-Dollar Offer.

That car placed in your yard is not trash. It’s a collection of valuable, reusable goods and in-demand parts. As Perth’s most prominent recycling auto parts and wreckers for more than 15 years, we are in the best position to know it’s true valuation and offer you a price that reflects that. The only way to find out what it’s really worth is asking the ones who eat and breathe auto parts day in, day out.

Ready to unlock the secret behind your old car’s value? Get in Touch today with friendly team @ WA Auto Parts! phone us on (08) 9358 1392 for a free no obligation quote and sell that car today!