Getting cash for cars from a scrap yard is a great idea when you have no use for it anymore. The process is a lot different from selling it to a car dealership. So, don’t assume that both processes are the same.
Also don’t fall into the trap of assuming that since a car wrecker is about to come and take your vehicle for it to be sold for parts, you have nothing to do.
If you’re unaware of how this all works, there’s no need to worry, as you’re in the right place to learn!
With that said, here are seven things you should make sure you do before you call car wreckers in to take your old car away.
1. Remove Belongings from the Car Before It Goes to the Scrap Yard
Whether it’s something in your glove box or trunk, auto wreckers are not responsible for ensuring that all the valuable items have been cleared out of a scrap car.
While it may seem farfetched to some, you wouldn’t believe how many people have done license plate returns, done the transfer, and had the tow truck come and take their old car away only to realize that something highly valuable or very personal was left in the vehicle.
Even if you think nothing should be in the car, it doesn’t help to check. Don’t initiate the process until you are 100% sure that there are no personal belongings left in the vehicle.
2. Empty the Fuel Tank
Before your vehicle goes off to be a donation hub for recycled car parts, emptying the fuel tank is a very good idea. Think of petrol heating up and getting all over stuff when the process of taking the vehicle apart comes up.
If your old car is still in drivable condition, then drive around until the tank is just about empty. Should you not be able to do this, then you can ask your scrap yard what kind of options are available for assistance with removing the fuel.
Attempting to do it on your own shouldn’t even cross your mind unless you have some level of experience with this kind of thing.
3. Get the Required Documentation for Your Scrap Car
There are some documents you will need to assemble before car wreckers are called in to take your old vehicle off your hands. The essentials include your current registration paper, ownership, driver’s license, and the keys to the vehicle. A copy of the current balance is also good to have.
As interested in car parts as scrap yards are, they don’t want to be dealing with vehicles that the sellers don’t own if they have integrity. Max Car Removals will always ensure that its clients have the right to be selling vehicles.
If you ever encounter a scrap yard that is willing to take your car with no proof of ownership, you should be very concerned!
4. Remove the License Plates from Scrap Cars for Transport Department Returns
Registration plates can be a huge area of liability if they are not handled properly. Your scrap yard cannot do this for you. Remove your number plates and take them to the nearest Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) office.
You will want to inform them that the license plate returns are because you have sold your vehicle and the car is no longer associated with you. Surrendering your rego plates in this way will probably require you to fill out a form.
5. Cancel the Insurance Policy on Your Old Car
If you no longer own the car, why would you be paying for an insurance policy? Do you want to pay more money than you need to for a premium? Nobody wants that.
Therefore, this is a good time to reach out to your insurance provider and have your current policy terminated.
6. Verify the Experience Level of the Car Removal Service You Plan to Use
Some people don’t think this is a big deal, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Splitting a car apart to get a supply of aftermarket parts and metal sounds very straightforward on paper, but there’s more to the process than you think.
For example, not everyone can claim to know ethical disposal methods that will not contribute to environmental degradation.
One thing you can do is find out how long the scrap yard has been in the business and what kinds of jobs they have taken on in the past.
Max Car Removals, for example, has been in the business for almost a decade. We’ve established ourselves during this time as one of the best that Perth has to offer in the business.
Our reputation precedes us.
7. Get a Quote and Understand What the Junk Car Handling Process Will Be
If you were buying a used or new car, you would have an idea of how much you’re willing to pay for it, right? Similarly, a scrap yard can give you a quote to help you understand how much you could get.
Asking for one is always a good idea as it requires no commitment and will give you some peace of mind where pricing is concerned.
Final Remarks
Removing your personal belongings, surrendering your registration plates, and emptying your gas tank are some of the essentials you need to take care of before you look to sell your car to a scrap yard.
You want to put it in the past after all, and that can’t happen if you don’t take the right steps.
Before you commit, it’s always a good idea to get a quote. At Max Car Removals, we top dollar payouts for vehicles. We’re always open, so call us at 0478 500 021 to request a quote now!
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