Trucks and large vehicles are harder to dispose of than the average passenger automobile. But don’t worry—if you have trouble selling one privately, you can always call a company that offers cash-for-trucks in Sydney instead.
How to prepare your vehicle for cash-for-trucks in Sydney
- Double-check your car’s make and model
Your car’s make and model will play a role in its final price. Generally, junk vehicles are 20% to 40% less valuable than their used counterparts in good condition. If unsure about the details, you can refer to the owner’s manual for its make and model.
In addition, you can check the used price of your vehicle via the Red Book Australia website.
- Look up the prices of scrap metal
Scrap metal prices determine the price of your old junk car. A vehicle usually contains roughly 1000 kg and 130 kg of steel and aluminium, respectively. It may have a few kilograms of lead, copper, and titanium. Their prices can range from $1/kg to $8/kg, depending on the current market.
- Check the demand for spare parts
Old vehicles are also highly valued for their spare parts. You can dismantle and sell them yourself; however, it’s best to leave the job to the experts. Instead, check under your hood to see if its components are in relatively good condition. A car’s engine, transmission system, and radiator can fetch great prices.
- Clean the vehicle
Of course, you shouldn’t forget to clean out your vehicle before selling it. Though, it will end up crushed anyway. Youmight regret not checking under the seats and inside the glovebox for your personal belongings.
- Run the car out of gas
Depollution, or removing car fluids, is a crucial step in the vehicle recycling process. Most wrecking companies will take care of it for you, but it won’t hurt to lend them a helping hand. For instance, you can run the car out of gas to reduce leakage.
- Cancel your insurance
Don’t forget to ditch your insurance before wrecking your vehicle. If you have made advance payments, you may be able to get a refund, depending on your provider.
- Submit a notice for disposal
The NSW government requires car owners to submit a notice of disposal before sending their vehicles to a wrecker. You can complete the process online or submit the form via the nearest service centre.
- Remove your number plates
Unfortunately, many car owners forget to remove their plates before wrecking their vehicles. If you make this mistake, you can never get it back—you’ll need to report it as lost or destroyed to the nearest service centre.
To avoid this inconvenience, make sure you remove your plates as soon as you decide to wreck your car.
- Prepare your documents
Car removal companies will require your identification and proof of ownership before you can wreck your vehicle. Fortunately, some wreckers offer paperwork assistance to help save time and avoid miscommunication.
- Contact a reliable car disposal company
Finally, make sure you find a licensed and experienced company offering cash for trucks in Sydney. Amazon Cash for Cars is one great example—we have been in the industry for over ten years.
Our company can offer you up to $9000 cash payment on the spot, depending on your car’s condition. In addition, we provide free pick-up services from any point in Sydney. All you need to do is contact us at 0422 784 920, and we’ll be on our way!
About The Author:
Yasin Azimi is the COO and IT Manager of Amazon Car Group (also known as Amazon Cash for Cars), which is the first company in Australia to revolutionise the “Cash for Car” industry by offering cryptocurrency payments for unwanted cars. Yasin graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor of Software Engineering from the University of Technology Sydney and has worked with fortune 500 companies like Cognizant as well as QBE Insurance in Australia for the past 3 years. With his IT experience coupled with his team of experts, Amazon Car Group is changing how people sell their cars for cash.
