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!