Yes, you read that right! Do you have any old car lying around in your backyard, parked in your garage? You probably think it’s useless since it hasn’t been in running condition for years now. You’ve thought about taking it to a junkyard a couple of times, but why go through all of that just for a couple of hundred dollars?
Beating around many solutions, when you have to free up space, you know you have to get rid of it. Most people opt for scraping it. Scrapping a car means that you will give it up to a scrap yard where they will extract all the metal from it for recycling purposes.
Admittedly, scrapping a car is not a bad option since cars have a lot of metal parts and they can end up paying you a decent amount for what you thought was junk from your backyard. But here, the experts at Cars Wanted Melbourne think that you should wreck it!
And by that, we certainly don’t mean you should wreck it at home or throw it down a cliff. We mean, you should call a Cash for Cars service that provides car wrecking services at your doorstep!
Basically, scraping involves getting any metal together that can be recycled. Doesn’t matter what source is it from, a scraper is only licensed to extract metal from your vehicle and nothing else. That means, your metal car parts will be weighed and whatever that sums up to, is the amount that you’re going to get paid in return for their services.
Car Wrecking, however, is a different process. Car Wreckers are licensed to pull out spare parts from your vehicle that can be resold. So when you wreck your car, there’s a very good chance that your car will have some parts that can be resold, therefore increasing its value. That’s a good thing because if it has a higher value, you will get paid more as a result!
Companies like Cars Wanted Melbourne offer Scrap Your Old Car services. This means that we will pick your car up from your home, take it to our wrecking yard and pay you top dollar for your vehicle! Now remember, you need wreckers, not scrapers. If you’re looking for someone to wreck your car for a good price in Melbourne, Contact with us or give us a call at 0415 836 537.
1. What is the main difference between “scrapping” and selling to a car wrecker?
When you scrap your old car, you are typically paid solely for its weight in metal. When you sell to a car wrecker, they pay for the value of all the reusable parts (engine, transmission, panels) plus the metal weight, which nearly always results in a higher cash payment.
2. Why does a wrecker pay more than a scrap yard in Melbourne?
A wrecker is essentially a recycling and parts reseller. They can profit from selling individual components (like headlights or motors) to mechanics and private sellers, allowing them to offer maximum cash that a basic scrap yard, which only looks at tonnage, cannot match.
3. Will a car wrecker buy my car if it’s rusted and has no working parts?
Yes. Even if the car is completely dead and rusted out, the wrecker will buy it for its weight in steel. If any valuable parts, like the catalytic converter (which contains precious metals), are still intact, the quote will be higher than the floor price.
4. Is the removal still free if I choose to “wreck” my old car instead of scrapping it?
Absolutely. Reputable car wreckers in Melbourne cover the towing fee as a core part of their service. The vehicle’s value in parts and metal covers the logistics, ensuring you receive the full cash payment without any deductions.
5. What paperwork is required for selling my car for wrecking in Victoria?
You will need a valid photo ID and proof of ownership. The wrecker will handle the essential steps of notifying VicRoads (or completing the appropriate forms) and providing you with a receipt to confirm the transfer of liability.
6. Do I need to remove my personal belongings and rubbish before the wrecker arrives?
Yes. While the wrecker will remove the car, you should ensure all personal items, rubbish, and your current number plates are removed from the vehicle before the tow truck arrives. You return the number plates to VicRoads to get a refund on your remaining registration.
