When your vehicle has reached the end of its life (EOL) or is no longer road-worthy, taking it to an auto wrecker offering cash for old 4WD cars in WA is a practical and environmentally friendly solution. Auto wreckers dismantle vehicles, salvage reusable parts and recycle materials, ensuring that little goes to waste. However, before they tow away your car, there are a few steps you should take to prepare your vehicle properly. Below mentioned are everything you need to know!
Remove Personal Belongings
The first step is to thoroughly clean out your vehicle and remove all personal belongings. Over time, cars can accumulate items such as documents, sunglasses, clothing, gadgets, and even spare change. Since the vehicle will be dismantled and you won’t be able to retrieve items later, ensure that everything you want to keep is taken out. Don’t forget to look through the glove box, boot, under-seat storage, door pockets, and any other compartments where items might be stored.
Take Out Valuable Components
Before selling your car to cash for 4WD cars in Perth, it’s a good idea to remove any parts that can be resold or repurposed. Items like custom stereos, GPS units, batteries, or any recent upgrades that you’ve added can be salvaged and sold separately. If your car still has relatively new tyres or a high-quality car battery, these parts can often fetch a good price in the second-hand market.
Handle the Paperwork
Although when you contact reliable auto wreckers like WA Auto Wreckers Pty Ltd, our men will handle all the paperwork, still there are a couple of things you need to get done before calling us. Those are:
- Cancel the registration: Contact your local Department of Transport to cancel the registration and ensure that no future road fees or fines will be charged to your name.
- Remove the plates: Once you’ve cancelled the registration, you’ll be required to return the number plates. Make sure you remove them before delivering the car to us.
Understand the Value of Your Car
Before opting for cash for old 4WD cars in WA, it’s a good idea to have an understanding of its approximate value. Depending on the condition of your vehicle, some wreckers may offer a small cash payment in exchange for parts or scrap metal. To avoid being short-changed, research online or ask around for quotes from different wreckers to get the best possible deal.
- Get multiple quotes: Not all wreckers will offer the same price for your vehicle, so it’s worth shopping around.
- Know the make and model: Certain makes and models may be more valuable due to the rarity or demand for specific parts.
Drain Fluids Safely
Cars contain various fluids, including engine oil, transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid. While most wreckers like us will handle the draining of fluids, some might require or appreciate you taking this step in advance. Draining the fluids also ensures that your vehicle is safe to transport without leaks or spills.
Call WA Auto Wreckers Pty Ltd For Same-Day Towing & Instant Payments
Once you get in touch with us, we’ll handle everything. From offering you FREE towing at your doorstep to managing the paperwork and draining the fluids, we’ll do it all. Just call us at 0421 102 282 to get started.
