Should you be one of the people who haven’t gotten a chance to work with car wreckers in Melbourne yet, then chances are, you’d be thinking the same. Being in the car wreckers Victoria market for more than 20 years now, we are here to help you get a good grasp and clearer understanding of what professional car wreckers really do.

To simply define it, car wrecking – also known as vehicle removal and auto salvage, is the practice of taking used, old, damaged, and junk automobiles, stripping them of their valuable parts for recycling and resale. But there is more than auto wrecking than what meets the eye. Besides keeping the roads free from old and scrap cars, here are some of those things that you don’t know car wreckers do:

They protect and conserve the environment.

Little do people know that when vehicles reach the last phase of its useful life, the more it negatively affects our environment. Even if they are just idling in some garage or driveway, it still poses great harm to nature. They contain different kinds of toxic chemicals and substances that might harm the soil, water resources, and more. With the help of car wreckers, these harmful elements are safely disposed of in an eco-friendly way.

They help the automotive manufacturing industry.

Because they recycle all the reusable parts of the vehicles they recover, they are helping car manufacturing companies to participate in sustainable development. That is, instead of using up more natural resources to make new parts and build new cars, they now obtain it from the car wrecking companies. A better way to save money and resources.

They sell quality car parts at affordable prices.

When a car is too old or not working anymore, that doesn’t 100% of its parts and components have no value. Once they take those used, old, and damaged cars, the very first thing they’ll do before wrecking a car is to search for parts that may still be fixed (a bit), refurbished, or tweaked. Those parts, whether it’s from the body, engine, electrical system, or interior, are offered to retail and wholesale buyers – both in super budget-friendly prices.

They help people make extra income by disposing their cars.

Upon hearing it, in a way, it doesn’t make sense, right? But that’s the most amazing part of car removal and wrecking. These professionals will not only help you remove those eyesore, old, and damaged cars, they will also pay you for it. But please be wary of some small and sketchy car removal companies. They might charge you a couple of dollars for removing and transporting your wrecked vehicle.

They help insurance companies and car owners after road accidents.

Some refer to it as “accidental car evacuation”. If a car has been severely damaged due to a collision or other road casualty, some car owners get help directly from auto wreckers instead of towing companies. If upon seeing their vehicle they deemed that it’ll cost them more to repair it, they won’t waste any time and money on renting tow trucks and storage yards that charge hefty daily prices. In the same way, car wreckers also take and buy the vehicles which insurance companies have declared as total loss.

The automobile manufacturing is one of the billion-dollar industries in the whole world. Now with all those cars built and used by all the people through all those the years, just imagine, how would our world look like if not for companies like Advance Car Wreckers Melbourne? We’d technically be buried under heaps and heaps of old and scrap cars.

Now, with this better understanding about what car wreckers really do, there’s absolutely no need for us to hesitate taking advantage of their services. Even if all you have now are new cars, you’ll still have to deal with them sooner or later. For the meantime, you may help us by telling your family and mates who might need the help of professional car wreckers.

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Which brings us to one very important thing: knowing how to change a flat tyre on your own. Being reputable and trusted car wreckers in Melbourne, we couldn’t stress more that this is one skill that every car driver and owner must have. Sure there are 24/7 roadside emergencies available and there are (hopefully) still some good samaritans around. But like we said, they always happen at the most unexpected situations. When your cellphone is out of battery, when there is no reception, or when you are in a place where there’s rarely a number of cars and people passing by, you are left with no other choice. You have to learn how to change your tyres.

That process need not be daunting. As responsible and reliable car wreckers Victoria has, we are here to provide you a step-by-step guide so you would know how to change a flat tyre, without any help.

First things first—  You won’t be able to successfully change a flat tyre if you don’t have the essentials in your car. These are the things that should always be in your trunk:

• Well-inflated spare tyre
• A jack
• Lug wrench
• Wood or wheel chuck
• Gloves
• Emergency essentials like flashlight, flare, emergency triangle or cone, etc.

If all these are in check, you may now proceed to changing your flat tyre.

Here’s a simple step-by-step guide:

1. Take your car to a safe location. If you are on the side of the road, pick a spot that has a wide shoulder. Since you are still running on a flat tyre, do not abruptly turn. Slowly lead your car to that spot you have chosen. The wider the area and the flatter the surface, the better.
2. Pull your hand brake. Stay on neutral gear or in Park if your car is an automatic.
3. Turn on your blinkers or hazard lights. If you have an emergency triangle or cones, place them in front and at the back of your car to warn other motorists.
4. Apply wheel wedges (or a piece of wood or big rock) to ensure your car won’t roll off as you change a flat tyre. Place them in front if you’re changing a flat rear tyre. Or put it behind your rear tyres if one of your front tyres are flat.
5. Remove the hubcap or wheel cover. You may use the flat end of your lug wrench to take it off. Some hubcaps may be removed using a different tool so make sure you check your manual to know what you need.
6. Loosen the lug nuts with your wrench by turning them counterclockwise. You may have to use your foot and all of your strength to loosen their grip. But remember not to remove them completely just yet.
7. Get your jack and place it underneath your car. The proper spot for the jack is usually the flat surface in your car’s frame alongside the tyre. Most of the cars we use today usually has a particular spot or notch that is specifically for your jack.
8. With the jack properly positioned, raise your vehicle about 6 inches off the ground.
9. Now unscrew the lug nuts so you could remove the flat tyre.
10. Take your spare and insert it by lining up the rim to the lug bolts.
11. Put the lug nuts back and screw them first by hand.
12. Lower your vehicle and then securely tighten all the lug nuts again using your wrench. Place the hubcap back.
13. Remove the jack and put the flat tyre in your spare tyre compartment. Get all the tools and equipment you have used so you could find and use it again in the future.

At the end of the day, being prepared is always best to combat any car or road mishap like having a flat tyre. But simply knowing how to change a tyre isn’t going to cut it – you don’t want to change flat tyres often, right? Checking and maintaining your tyres regularly, along with this knowledge and skill, will perfectly help you be that prepared and responsible driver.

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But if you really think of it, there are just some car lovers and enthusiasts who would really prefer to pull-off a DIY approach on that ruined and ugly car. Honestly, who would blame them, right? They have loved, adored, and taken care of that vehicle for so long; so it’s just natural that they’d want to be hands-on even for the very last time.

If that sounds just like you, you might probably be asking us right now, “Can I really do car removal all by myself?” As a trusted car wreckers Melbourne company that has been in the business for more than 20 years, we are here to answer that question once and for all.

Our honest take on this? We say that it’s both a YES and a NO. Let us explain further why…

Yes, you can– If you want it the long and hard way.

The DIY approach to removing and wrecking a car can be done in two ways:

1. It’s like taking your car to the dealership. You have to somehow fix all that you can with your car and clean it so it will technically be a bit presentable. Then, you’d have to drive it down to the auto salvage yard on your responsibility, of course. If you can make this happen, then you’ll most likely get a good deal from the junk car buyer.
2. You can dismantle and part it out yourself. Not only is this a long and tedious process, but it’s also more stressful because you’d have to find buyers for each of the good car parts you have recovered. After which, you will also have to rent a towing service for all the junk that’s left from dismantling your car.

Owners of old and damaged cars prefer this option because it’s the best way to get the most cash out of their non-functioning vehicles. And we have to say, there are really some people who enjoy these themselves. However, we just have to remind of a few more things should you really choose to the whole process yourself:

• You need to have the specialised tools and equipment to properly dismantle and remove your old car. Those might probably put a dent on your wallet. So make sure to these into account when determining the prices of the car parts you’re going to sell.
• If you aren’t too confident because it’s your first time to dismantle a car, you need to have your trusted mechanic or car expert mate to give you some assistance.
• You need to have the space to do all these. Besides, you’re gonna need a space where you’ll put all the car parts and components you’ll retrieve and sell. Take note, that’s gonna take a bigger space than what your car is currently taking up now.
• You must somehow be prepared for any mistakes or unfortunate incidents, especially the worst case scenario: hurting yourself.

NO – if you’re not up for the effort and the hassle

You may opt to not do the whole process yourself and just leave it to the professional car removalists and wreckers. Besides, it is the easier one. And not because it is the easy way out, it automatically means that you’re on the losing end.

There could be lots of reasons why choosing not to DIY is perfect for your situation:

• You may not have all the time in the world and the need to dispose that car is just urgent.
• You have absolutely no skills nor the knowledge about cars, engines, and all that stuff. Plus, you’ve got no one to help you out. Getting your hands dirty is simply a bad idea.
• You really need that extra income right away – that you just don’t have the luxury of time to individually sell car parts, no matter how bad you wanted to.
• You have no extra budget to purchase tools for dismantling or for renting a hauling or towing service.

Should you go with this NO, there’s just one important thing that is left on your plate. You need to choose the most reliable car removal Melbourne company. If not, you’ll probably end up being ripped off by some shady car wreckers. Then, you’ll go home regretting your decision – thinking you should’ve just wrecked and removed the old car yourself.

If you want to know what’s the best option available for you now, get your phone and dial 0455-998-477. The friendly and dependable team at Advance Car Wreckers will gladly tell you more about it.

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We totally get it that your very first reaction is to panic. But as your trusted car wreckers of all makes and models, we’re telling you there’s no need to fret! For the two long decades that we have been in the scrap cash for cars and Toyota wreckers industry and we have worked with many car hobbyists, car lovers, and car enthusiasts of all kinds. Thankfully, there is a solution to that pesky broken bolt in your car. So before you lose your cool or your sanity, let us help you. Our expert car removalists, auto mechanics, and car wreckers have provided you with a simple step-by-step guide so you could easily and successfully remove a broken bolt.

Here are the things you’ll need:

• An Extracting / Extractor kit
• Drill
• Center Punch
• Hammer
• WD-40 or any lubricant

Before following these steps, make sure you have your safety goggles and gloves on.

1. Center punch the broken bolt.

Using your hammer, make an indentation at the center of the broken bolt with your center punch. Try your very best to place it at very center of the bolt so that as you proceed with all the drilling later on, you won’t risk damaging the threads.

2. Drill a pilot hole into the center.

You need to use a left-handed drill bit for this so that it will torque in the opposite direction of the broken bolt. This will also prevent the broken bolt from getting in tighter. Start with a very small bit because later on, you will need to move on to a bigger bit. Adjust accordingly so won’t damage the threads as you make the hole. You need not put a lot of pressure into drilling the hole. Patience is key. To avoid breaking your small bit (because of heat and friction), put a little oil or WD-40 every now and then. Then, get back to drilling.

3. Place the right size of the extracting bit into the hole.

Using the table or chart that comes in every extracting kit, know which is the appropriate size of the extracting drill bit you’ll use. Extractor bits could have tapered, socket, or T-handle bits. Tap it into place with your hammer.

4. Remove the broken bolt.

Continue to tighten the extractor using your drill. As it turns counterclockwise, the tapered end will catch the bolt and the torque will help loosen it. Again, patiently continue to use your drill until the broken bolt has been completely removed from the surface it was embedded in. Work as gently as possible. Using too much force can possibly break off your extractor, making the situation ever harder to handle.

5. Remove metal filings.

Remove all the metal shavings or filings using an air compressor or magnet.

There are actually many ways for you to deal with broken bolts, screws, and fasteners. It just really depends on the tools you have. As a matter of fact, your success here relies on the quality of your tools and how complete they are. This process that we have shared with you is actually the easiest one you can try. So if you are an owner of Ford vehicles or any vehicle and you really loves to get your hands dirty, then feel free to invest in an extractor or easy-out kit, as you’ll never know when you’ll be dealing with a broken bolt again. Call Advance Car Wreckers, your trusted Ford wreckers Melbourne now!

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