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28/10/2026

Selling an old or unwanted car in Western Australia can feel finished once the buyer pays and the vehicle leaves. The state still requires the seller to lodge a Notification of Disposal with the Department of Transport, separately from anything the buyer submits. Until that is processed, official records continue to list the seller as the registered owner, whoever is actually driving. The advice is aimed at private sellers and anyone handing a vehicle to a wrecker or other dealer.

The main steps are to lodge the notification online or in person as soon as the sale is complete, rather than waiting for the buyer to act. Number plates stay with the seller in WA, so they should be removed before the car goes. Sellers should also keep a record of who bought the vehicle and when, along with any sale paperwork, and carry photo ID to the handover. Skipping the notification can leave fines, camera infringements, interstate toll notices and registration renewal reminders still addressed to the former owner, and in rare cases it can lead to police inquiries after an accident.

The point to remember is that a sale is not legally complete for the seller until the Department of Transport has been told about it. Every other risk, from fines to unwanted renewal notices, follows from the records still carrying the seller's name. Lodging the notification promptly, and keeping proof of the sale, removes nearly all of that exposure at little cost.

To learn more:
https://www.cashforcars-perth.com.au/what-happens-if-you-dont-cancel-your-rego-after-selling-a-car-in-wa/

28/10/2026

Anyone in Western Australia who sells, scraps or hands over a car remains its legally recorded owner until the Department of Transport is told otherwise. That means speeding camera fines, parking penalties and toll notices can keep arriving in the seller's name, even after the car has been towed away or crushed. The guidance is aimed at private sellers and people disposing of old or damaged vehicles, including through a wrecking yard. Its central point is that the paperwork after the handover is what actually ends the seller's responsibility.

Before starting, the seller needs the plate number, the date of sale or disposal, the sale price, and the buyer's name and address, which for a wrecker is the business's registered details. Most simple sales can be lodged online through a DoTDirect account by entering the vehicle and sale details and submitting them. More complicated cases, such as deceased estates, jointly owned vehicles, spouse transfers, heavy vehicles, optional plates or mismatched records, require the paper MR9 form. For that form, the seller keeps the blue copy to lodge in person or by post and gives the red copy to the buyer. Standard number plates stay with the seller, who can move them to another vehicle or return them to a Driver and Vehicle Services centre for a possible refund of unused registration.

The notification must be lodged within 7 days of the sale. Missing that window can bring a penalty and prolongs the risk of fines landing on the former owner. A seller who has lost track of the exact date should still lodge immediately, since a late notification is far better than none. The page also includes a short section on what affects wrecker offers, including completeness, make and model, damage, weight and whether the car has a chassis, but the main point to remember is to lodge within 7 days.

To learn more:
https://www.cashforcars-perth.com.au/a-step-by-step-guide-to-lodging-a-notification-of-disposal-in-wa/

28/10/2026

Owners of older cars in Perth who have just been told their head gasket has failed face a practical question: is the repair worth paying for, or is the car worth more sold as it is? Warning signs include white exhaust smoke, coolant that vanishes without a visible leak, a milky film in the oil, and an engine that runs hot and loses power. The decision matters most for vehicles with high kilometres, an aging engine, or other existing problems. In those cases the repair cost can outrun what the car is worth.

The repair means removing the cylinder head, checking it for warping, machining it flat if needed, and reassembling the engine with new gaskets, seals, and often new head bolts. Most of the cost is labour rather than parts, and a written quote from a mechanic is the sensible starting point. Overheating can also leave a warped or cracked head or coolant mixed into the oil, so the final bill can end up well above the first estimate. If the repair would cost more than the car is worth afterwards, selling as is becomes the better option. A wrecker's offer depends on the make and model, overall condition, completeness, weight and metal content, and whether the car runs. In Western Australia, the seller keeps the number plates, must lodge a Notification of Disposal with the Department of Transport, and needs valid photo ID.

A blown head gasket does not by itself make a car worthless, since even a dead engine leaves a vehicle with value for parts and recycling. What matters is how the repair cost, the chance of further damage, and the car's age and condition add up against its worth once running again. If the numbers do not favour repair, selling as is spares the owner a bill that the car's resale value would never recover. Getting a written repair quote and a no-obligation offer from a buyer lets the owner compare both figures before committing.

To learn more:
https://www.cashforcars-perth.com.au/when-a-blown-head-gasket-means-its-time-to-sell-not-repair/

28/10/2026

Owners of older cars eventually receive a mechanic's quote and have to choose between paying for the work and selling. The choice is easier to make with a few figures than by instinct, which matters most when the car still runs or has sentimental value. The advice is aimed at Perth and Western Australian drivers with ageing vehicles. It points out that judging each repair on its own hides the true total, because several modest bills over a year can add up to more than the car is worth.

A common rule of thumb is to pause when a single quote exceeds about a third of what the car would sell for as it stands, particularly after two or three repairs in a year. The calculation begins with an itemised quote that separates parts from labour, then sets a realistic value using comparable cars with similar kilometres, wear and history, and adds ongoing costs such as registration, insurance and the chance of further faults. If the repair cost is close to or above either the car's value or its as-is sale price, selling is usually the better financial choice, and repeated failures in the same system or a likely roadworthy failure point the same way. Anyone who sells in Western Australia keeps the number plates and must lodge a Notification of Disposal with the Department of Transport, and the seller needs to show photo ID.

The main point is to treat repair spending as a running total measured against the car's actual worth, not as a string of separate bills. A repair fixes one fault but does not make the car younger, so similar problems are likely to keep arriving. Money already spent is not a financial reason to spend more. When the repair cost matches or exceeds the car's value, selling is the more sensible move.

To learn more:
https://www.cashforcars-perth.com.au/repair-vs-sell-how-to-calculate-the-real-cost-of-fixing-an-ageing-clunker/

28/10/2026

Selling an old or unwanted car for wrecking is usually quick, but the preparation beforehand is where sellers tend to run into trouble. The guidance is aimed at Perth car owners, including family members, executors and people clearing out an estate or rental property, who are about to have a vehicle collected by a wrecker. It focuses on the Western Australian rules and small oversights that cause problems after the vehicle has left.

The advice falls into three groups: paperwork, the car itself, and the pickup. On paperwork, number plates stay with the owner in WA and should be removed (photographed first), and a Notification of Disposal must be lodged with the Department of Transport so later infringements or abandonment issues don't come back to the seller. Sellers need current photo ID, and a car still under finance or not lawfully theirs to sell cannot be taken, which a PPSR check can help clarify. The vehicle should be cleared thoroughly, including the glovebox, seats, boot, visors and door pockets, and any aftermarket fittings, remotes or personal documents removed. Insurance should be cancelled only once the car has been collected. For the pickup, the driveway and gates should be clear, and unusual conditions such as flat tyres, tight access or strata parking should be mentioned when booking.

The most important point is that the seller's responsibilities continue past the sale: removing the plates and lodging the disposal notice are what formally end the seller's liability for the vehicle. Nothing left inside the car can be recovered once it reaches a wrecking yard, so a careful check beforehand matters. Stripping parts such as the battery, wheels or catalytic converter beforehand generally lowers what the vehicle is worth, and any parts already sold should be disclosed when seeking a quote.

To learn more:
https://www.cashforcars-perth.com.au/before-the-tow-truck-arrives-a-clunker-removal-checklist-for-perth-sellers/

14/10/2026

A mechanic usually calls a car not worth fixing when the repair quote is higher than the vehicle's current market value, which happens most often with older cars or ones hit by several expensive faults in a short time. The verdict does not mean the car is unsafe or completely dead, only that repairing it no longer makes financial sense. The guidance is aimed at Perth car owners who have just received that news and are unsure what to do next. It comes from a local car wrecking company, so its recommendations lean toward that company's own service.

The main options are getting a second quote, selling privately, trading the car in, or selling to a licensed wrecker. A second opinion can turn up a cheaper repair, especially for engine or gearbox work. Private sales may bring a better price but are slow and put off most buyers when the car doesn't run, while dealers tend to undervalue old, damaged or non-running vehicles. Wreckers buy cars in any condition and usually arrange towing, with offers depending on make and model, completeness, condition, weight and current scrap metal prices.

Whichever route is chosen, two Western Australian rules apply. Number plates belong to the person rather than the vehicle, so they should be removed before the car leaves. A Notification of Disposal also needs to be lodged with the Department of Transport, because skipping it can leave the former owner linked to later fines or infringements. The practical point is not to leave an uneconomical car sitting idle: check for a cheaper repair first, then compare the selling options on speed, convenience and price.

To learn more:
https://www.cashforcars-perth.com.au/my-mechanic-says-its-not-worth-fixing-what-are-my-options-in-perth/

14/10/2026

Owners of Perth apartments and townhouses sometimes leave a car that won't start, has been written off, or costs too much to repair sitting in their bay for months. That raises two questions: whether the car affects their home insurance, and whether strata by-laws allow it to stay. The topic is aimed at strata residents in Western Australia who haven't looked closely at either issue.

A standard home and contents policy covers the building and its contents, not vehicles, which are insured separately, so a non-running car rarely causes a problem on its own. It can become relevant if fluid leaks stain common property or the car becomes a fire or trip hazard, so checking the policy's Product Disclosure Statement or calling the insurer is sensible. Strata is the firmer constraint: under the Strata Titles Act 1985, the default by-laws bar parking on common property without the strata company's written approval, and many schemes add rules against unregistered or inoperable vehicles. Owners typically receive a written notice first, and an unresolved dispute can go to the State Administrative Tribunal. When selling, WA owners need valid photo ID, keep their number plates, and must lodge a Notification of Disposal with the Department of Transport.

The main point is that a broken car is usually a minor insurance matter but a real strata compliance risk, and the cost of leaving it grows over time. Waiting takes up a bay, lets rust and weather damage reduce its resale value, and keeps registration fees running if the car is still registered. Checking the scheme's registered by-laws or asking the strata manager clarifies what applies, and dealing with the car early avoids a notice and a slower, more stressful process.

To learn more:
https://www.cashforcars-perth.com.au/does-a-broken-car-affect-my-home-insurance-or-strata-rules-in-wa/

14/10/2026

Recurring overheating is a common problem for high-mileage Holden Commodores and Ford Falcons on Perth roads, and many of these cars are now well past 200,000 kilometres. The advice is aimed at owners of these older vehicles who are deciding whether another repair bill is worth paying. It comes from a Perth car-buying business, so selling features as one of the options. The usual causes are a corroded radiator, a worn water pump, a failed head gasket, a sticking thermostat, perished hoses and blocked airflow. On an ageing car these tend to turn up together rather than one at a time.

Repairs stop making sense when overheating returns after a fix, when a quote approaches or exceeds the car's value, or when cooling, transmission and suspension problems appear at once. They also stop making sense when the owner no longer trusts the car on longer drives. Resale or wrecking value depends on whether the car runs, its variant and engine, how complete it is, the type of damage and what parts remain in demand. A car does not need to be registered or roadworthy to be sold. In Western Australia the number plates stay with the seller, a Notification of Disposal must be lodged with the Department of Transport, and valid photo ID is required. Stolen vehicles, cars still under finance and bare bodies without a chassis generally cannot be sold this way.

If a car has overheated two or three times, the useful question is whether the owner is fixing it or only delaying the next breakdown. A further repair can still be reasonable, but it should follow an honest quote and an honest look at the car's overall condition. Comparing that cost with what the car would fetch as it stands, even if it is not running, gives a clearer basis for the decision. Selling as-is can avoid both the repair expense and the uncertainty of what fails next.

To learn more:
https://www.cashforcars-perth.com.au/old-commodore-or-falcon-overheating-again-when-to-stop-repairing-and-start-selling/

14/10/2026

Sellers of non-running cars in Western Australia are often offered far less than the fault justifies, particularly when the cause is something minor like a flat battery or a long period of disuse. Buyers may quote as though the vehicle is a write-off, or agree a price by phone and then cut it once a tow truck driver arrives. The advice is aimed at Perth owners who want to sell an undrivable car and avoid being pressured into a low offer.

A non-running car is valued mainly for parts and scrap metal, and the price depends on make, model and age, whether the car is complete, how much damage it has, and its weight. Heavier vehicles such as utes, vans and 4WDs usually bring more than small hatchbacks, and a car missing its engine, gearbox or catalytic converter is worth less. To protect the price, sellers should get two or three quotes, ask whether the figure is firm, and describe the car's condition accurately up front. They should also check whether towing is free and confirm that payment happens before the car leaves the property. In WA, number plates stay with the seller, and a Notification of Disposal must be lodged with the Department of Transport after the sale. A legitimate buyer will also ask for photo ID.

The main point is that a car that won't start still has real value, and knowing how that value is worked out makes it harder for a buyer to undercut it. Comparing several quotes and settling the terms before the tow truck arrives are the most effective safeguards. Sellers should also complete the disposal paperwork so they are not left liable for the vehicle afterwards.

To learn more:
https://www.cashforcars-perth.com.au/how-to-avoid-scrap-yard-lowball-quotes-when-your-car-wont-start/

14/10/2026

Car owners in Perth who are holding onto an old, damaged or uneconomical vehicle often don't know what happens once it leaves their driveway. The process is well established and licensed yards follow it step by step. Knowing the sequence also explains what a wrecker is actually paying for when it makes an offer.

A vehicle is first depolluted, meaning fuel, oils, coolant, brake fluid, air-conditioning refrigerant, the battery, tyres and airbags are removed and handled separately so they don't contaminate the metal or harm the environment. Dismantlers then strip out reusable parts such as alternators, gearboxes, doors and panels for resale. The remaining shell and chassis are flattened and shredded into fist-sized pieces, and magnets and other equipment separate steel and iron from non-ferrous metals like aluminium and copper. These sorted metals go to recyclers, are melted down and re-enter manufacturing, with some used locally and some exported.

What a car is worth depends mainly on its weight, the demand for its parts, its make and model, and whether major components are still present. Heavier vehicles like utes and vans carry more recoverable metal, and a complete car with working parts is worth more than a stripped shell. Sellers in Western Australia should also remember that number plates stay with the owner, and that a Notification of Disposal must be lodged with the Department of Transport to end responsibility for the vehicle. Photo ID is needed on the day, and stolen vehicles, cars still under finance and bodies without a chassis are generally not accepted.

To learn more:
https://www.cashforcars-perth.com.au/where-does-a-wrecked-cars-metal-actually-go-perths-car-recycling-process-explained/

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