We are an established and a reputable company in the car wreckers Victoria industry. For our two decades of experience in the business, we pride ourselves in the long list of loyal and trusted clients who have nothing but positive remarks about us. With that, we’d like to share with you a list of situations so you’ll know when we really could be of big help to you. Most of our clients have experienced these – these times when working with a car recycling company like us is indeed a blessing:

When you are just fed up with that old and wrecked car that’s taking up space in your home.

There are times when it’s just okay for you to see that eyesore of a car – it doesn’t bother you that much. But believe us, there will come a time when you’ll just be fed up about it. You think to yourself that that space in your garage, yard, or driveway could be used for other important things. And then, you’ll be stress because you know how big of a hassle it is to remove such old, rusted, and rotten vehicle like that car. So when you come to that point, it is the perfect time to let professional car wreckers come to your rescue.

When you are having such a hard time selling your old or damaged car.

Selling an old and wrecked car is indeed a pain. Being honest or lying about your car’s issues both give you less chances of selling it successfully. Because let’s face it: even if you try your best to conceal the imperfections, flaws, and damages of your vehicle, you know deep inside that it won’t cut it. In the same way, being too honest about all its wretchedness is quick deal-breaker. So what do you do now? If you want to save yourself from the hassles of advertising, negotiating, and WAITING (for who knows how long), simply get help from the reputable wreckers in your area.

When the need for disposing or selling your car is URGENT.

Relocating to a different city or state? Going on a long-term business trip? Or do you have that immediate need for extra income? These are the most common reasons why people need to sell their old cars fast. You know that selling your car privately won’t help you with your current situation – unless you know someone who has been waiting too long for you to sell that car even if it’s not yet up for sale. In the same way, you know that trading in your old ride is a worse option because you’d be so disappointed with how small of an amount they’ll pay you for your once-loved vehicle. As the quickest and wisest solution for this, hire a legitimate car wrecking company. You’ll be able to sell your car in as fast as 2 hours, plus, you’ll get a reasonable amount of cash for it.

When your car is severely damaged because of an accident.

If you have just been involved with a roadside disaster, and unfortunately you are not subscribed to any kind of aid or insurance, dealing with your severely wrecked vehicle would be a total mess. Upon seeing what kind of damages your car has gotten from that accident, you already know how much stress you’ll go through and how big of a hole it’ll cause on your wallet. To save you from all that, choosing car wreckers specialist is your best bet. It is completely different from hiring towing companies. The tow trucks will just merely take your wrecked car from one point to another. Then you’ll have to decide if you’re going to store it in a yard or keep it in your backyard, not to mention having it overhauled. Such a total hassle, right? When you opt for auto wreckers, they take your vehicle on the spot, and then pay you a good amount of cash for it as well – a win win situation for you.

When you are in search of budget-friendly and hard-to-find replacement car parts.

Because auto wreckers and recyclers strip vehicles of their parts that are still in good condition, they have a wide inventory of auto parts for sale. Whether you are in need of a fender, grille, headlamps, dashboard parts, or even engine components for your car’s make and model, they most probably have it. You are even assured of the part’s quality, because they refurbish all of them in ‘like new’ condition before putting them up for sale. You haven’t heard the best part yet – all those top quality car parts are sold in prices that are often 50 to 70% percent cheaper. All you need to do is contact them and ask if they have what you’re looking for.

Contrary to what people normally think when talking about wrecking a car, these professional and trustworthy auto wrecking companies like Advance Car Wreckers are actually caring for vehicles that are unwanted, unroadworthy, and irredeemable. Their motto is to see to it that every piece every component of that car is put into better use. So if you are in of those situations (or just about to be in one), don’t hesitate and take advantage of all the benefits of working our team professional car wreckers Melbourne NOW! Simply dial 0455-998-477 to speak with our friendly and dependable staff today.

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Sadly, the auto wrecking and cash for trucks Melbourne industries are not exception. Amongst all the auto recycle yards Melbourne has had for all these decades, we could honestly say that there are car and truck wrecking companies, who let’s just say don’t have the best intentions at heart. That even though car removal and auto recycling is already a profitable business, some still choose to make shady schemes in order to take advantage of their customers and get ahead of their competition.

And we must admit, because of businesses like that, car removalists and Victorian truck wreckers don’t have the best reputation. Thus, if it’s your first time to need a car removal or scrap cars for cash service, then we won’t blame if you if you’re a little anxious or hesitant.

Having said so, being a reputable salvage yard and auto recycling company that’s been trusted by many clients for more than two decades, we’re here to help. Our team of knowledgeable and experienced professionals has come up with a list of scams you should avoid so you’ll easily steer clear of those cash for cars Melbourne companies that are just out to take advantage of you.

Be wary of these scams, too-good-to-be-true deals, and shady moves:

Your car has ZERO value.

Probably the most common and the most obvious scam any auto yard could pull off is when they’ll tell you that your car is worth nothing. Because they’re so good at convincing you that your car is technically ‘trash’, you’ll end up feeling like they will do you such a big favour by taking the vehicle off your hands. As experts in the business, what we’d like to tell you is this: while it’s really a good idea to have a beat-up and rusted vehicle removed for free, know that it still has some value to it. As a matter of fact, even an abandoned car that has been in the woods for so many years has some value to it as scrap metal. So your car obviously has more value than that.

Shady paperwork.

Always remember that when you’re about to sell your car, whether to a private buyer or a car wrecker, you have to sign over your title, cancel your registration and remove the plates. It is essential that you do not just one of those, but all three, to save yourself from dishonest auto junk yards who say that they’re going to take care of all the paperwork but in reality, they really won’t. If you fail to cancel your registration ASAP and you unfortunately have dealt with a shady car wrecker, you could be liable for simply anything that happens to that car even after selling it to them.

No price offer is final.

It’s so easy to get a free quote or estimate from any car removal company. However, there are some companies that make attractive price quotes and estimates to entice you and just rip you off in the end. So make sure that you don’t leave out any detail when having your car’s value estimated. Be totally honest on describing it (you may even send a picture to be more sure) so that when they actually see your vehicle, they won’t be able to say to you that they’d have to deduct this amount from the agreed price because of ‘this and that’. Take note that old and used car buyers are so wise in making you rush to their yards. And then once you arrive, the offer will ‘magically’ change because of some bizarre reason. When this happens, know your rights as the customer and don’t be ashamed to pull the deal off because it wasn’t the price you originally agreed to.

The removal is free but the towing is not.

Surprise surprise! Don’t get too excited when you hear an out-of-this-world high price offer for your car with matching free car removal services. Indeed, it’s too good to be true. The reason why they quoted you for a much higher price than the rest of the other car wreckers is they’ll surprise you with unnecessary expenses. When the company tells you that their car removal services are free of charge, at no circumstance should they make you shoulder any other expense. We’re talking about hook-up fees, travel charge, towing cost, service fee, and the like. Yes, they won’t let you shell out any money, but what they’ll do is subtract it from the price offer you originally come into terms with. Always remember that in transactions like this, everything must be in black and white. Before finalizing the deal, make sure that what they told is what will happen – no more, no less.

Freebies and incentives to excite you.

Smart yet sketchy car wreckers will do anything and everything just to get you to choose them – including offering with coupons, gift certificates, free items, and the like. Know that all these are deliberately offered to confuse you and make you accept an offer that’s actually lower than the others. While it’s really good to receive any type of ‘free stuff’, focus on the most important thing first. It’s very unlikely that the incentives they’ll give you is actually equal or more so higher (in value) than the amount of cash you’re losing when you choose them. So be wiser. Have the upper hand. With freebies or without freebies, don’t let them take your car for a price that’s less than what it’s really worth.

Operating without licenses.

Once you’ve learned that the junk yard you’re about to deal with operates under no license, certification, or whatsoever, simply back away and move on to the next one. We simply don’t need to reiterate this further. But just to remind you, you wouldn’t want to be caught dealing with businesses that are illegal, right? Yes, having a license doesn’t guarantee great service. But operating without one is just purely wrong and dangerous.

The so-called “instant cash’.

Selling your junk car for a lower price is bad. But ending up being not paid at all is the worst. So remember to make them guarantee how you’re gonna get paid. Under no circumstances should you let any wrecker take your car without paying you in full. Plus, you should ask for some protection just in case anything wrong goes with the payment – cash could get delayed, checks would bounce, and online money transfers may experience “technical problems”. Thus, you must do everything to protect yourself as customer.

As a part of the car removal and cash for cars Melbourne industry, it’s truly sad for us to say that many salvage yards do all these (and more) just to rip off customers like you. And because we really couldn’t prevent them from doing such things, all we can do is help you avoid them. As expert advice, we urge you to do your research before making any move. Because the best way to battle all these is to go with a car removal and auto recycling company that is known for having your best interest at heart. Choose Advance Car Wreckers.

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So if you’re telling yourself now that you want to get a hold of that free car removal service, but just don’t know how, that’s not a problem! As leading car removalists and wreckers in Melbourne, we are here to provide you with easy, friendly, and effective advice so you can get a car removal service that’s free of charge:

1. Don’t just get your car towed or hauled.

Towing vehicles is merely just a part of the car wreckers’ job. So, it is a total mistake if you think that towing is synonymous to removing and wrecking a car. If you want to spend 0 dollars on disposing your old or totaled car, hiring a tow company is simply a wrong move. Towing companies take your car and just haul the vehicle from one place to another. Then, they’ll charge you a series of fees for that – hook-up fees, travel charge (depending on the distance they’ll travel), and more (yes, more!). Whereas for legitimate car wreckers Melbourne, when they remove your cars for free, they won’t just take them to a landfill. They’ll properly dismantle, wreck, and recycle them for more meaningful purposes.

2. Research well.

There is one piece of advice that people oftentimes neglect – doing their homework. Yes, it can be boring or tedious. But believe us, you’ll reap all the benefits when you make that effort to scout for and learn about the reputable car wreckers in your area. Besides searching for them on the internet, make some effort to read customer reviews, forums, and articles. Ask for recommendations. When a certain car wrecking company is truly popular and commendable for their services, most likely, your trusted car mechanics and dealers would know about it. So get advice from those car experts around you.

3. Enquire personally.

Doing this indeed requires some of your precious time and effort. However, it’s simply one of the best advice we could give you if you want that assurance of getting car removal services for free. First, by going to them personally, the car wreckers will immediately see how serious you are about disposing your old ride. And second, when you go there to observe and ask questions, you’ll be able to gauge if what they’re claiming about their services are true. The first impression, their way of handling walk-in customers, their attitude towards demanding and irate clients  – all will reflect how much you could really trust them. Last but certainly not the least, by going there, you’d be able to request for a signed and written quote that will guarantee you not only of the cash you’re going to get for your car but more importantly getting their car removal services for free.

4. Don’t be fooled!

Some car removal companies in Melbourne provide no-charge services, and some don’t. And just like in any other industry, unfortunately, there are just companies that are always ready to devour on the customers’ weaknesses. Instead of you saving some time and money, you’ll be experiencing the total opposite when you let yourself be fooled by those companies. The only way to save yourself from that is by making the right choice: opt for Advance Car Wreckers. We provide all our clients guaranteed free car removal services and on-the-spot top cash for cars. Our continuous growth and years of service in the industry simply prove how reputable we are for being good for our word.

Our commitment to making all our clients happy is the ultimate reason why we never charge them for anything – may that be for the appraisal, removal, towing, travel, or document processing of their old vehicles. So don’t let yourself fall into the trap of dealing with car wreckers that will just take advantage of you. Choose Advance Car Wreckers and speak with our team of experts now by dialing 0455 998 477.

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Now if you have already experienced failing an emissions test, you already know how much of a hassle it is not to be able to drive your vehicle because you weren’t able to renew its registration. But if it’s going to be your first time and you really don’t know how your precious ride would really fare in the test, then don’t panic yet.

As your trusted company for scrap car removal Melbourne who have been in the automotive industry for more than two decades, we’re here to give you an overview of the things that could make your emission test a failure. So before you take the test or even schedule one, inspect and double check if your car has these issues:

1. A faulty EVAP system.  – If your Evaporative Emission Control System is malfunctioning, possible culprits are leaking hoses and vents. And because of that, gasoline vapors will come out of the tank, thereby causing pollution.
2. A rich air-fuel mixture  – If your car is burning excessive amounts of fuel, high levels of carbon monoxide will eventually occur. Thus, making you fail the emissions test. This is caused by contaminated oxygen sensor, high fuel pressure, or leaking injector.
3. Dirty air filters  – Obviously, if your filters are filthy and clogged, they may also result to high levels of hydrocarbons – another harmful element measured in the emissions test.
4. Worn spark plugs.  – if you continue to use worn-out spark plugs, your car could probably emit more gases than usual making the probability of you failing the emissions test even higher.
5. Problems air injection system.  – this component of the car is responsible for reducing hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide emissions as it brings in fresh air. So consequently if this fails, your test might probably show high levels of hydrocarbons and COs.
6. Defective catalytic converter – most above all these aforementioned car issues, this one will get you straight to a failed emissions test. The catalytic converter is the primary component responsible for converting toxic chemicals into safer gases before they get out of the exhaust system. A failing catalytic converter is caused either by clogging or poisoning.
7. Leaking gas cap – should your gas cap be leaking just replace it with one that seals in tightly. The whole emission testing process won’t miss any kind of leaking gas cap.

As an expert tip, if your car is due for an emissions test soon, immediately schedule an appointment with your trusted mechanic first. Let him check for all these signs and just to double check the status of your vehicle. Now if any of these problems pop up, be sure to have it fixed immediately before you go right ahead and book your test.

As with any kind of exam, it is always best to come prepared. Sure all these will require a considerable amount of your time and effort. But when you see that you have passed the test with flying colors and you’ve easily gotten your registration, you’ll know that these was worth it.

Does your car seem to always fail the emissions test no matter how hard you try and fix it again and again? Maybe it’s not just about your car emissions, but your entire engine already that has failed. Consider letting it go now and hand it over to us. We have been a reputable car removal Melbourne for many years and we guarantee that the cash paid for old cars are satisfactory and would compensate the owners’ expenses for their vehicles. We pay only top cash for cars regardless of their vehicle’s make, model, or condition.

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So if you are one of those people who are now willing to let go of an old car that has just been idly sitting in your garage, allow us to give you first a simple THANK YOU! We are sincerely grateful for your desire to contribute to the auto recycling industry.

Now we understand how it’s not easy deciding to finally dispose that vehicle. And there’s at least 1% chance that you’d back out or delay pushing through with it. So before that 1% even grows bigger, as your trusted car removalists, car wreckers Melbourne, and truck wreckers Dandenong, we’ll go right ahead and help you out. Here are some of the things you can immediately do to prepare before you recycle your car:

Remove your license plates.

We know what you’re thinking – why would we ask you to remove your license plates when you won’t be using that car anymore? Well apart from it being a nice remembrance of your precious ride, you can keep that just in case the car wrecking company would encounter some troubles in doing all the paperwork such as cancelling the title of your car. It’s always better to be safe than sorry.

Equip yourself with the necessary knowledge.

Just like we always say, being forewarned is being forearmed. As with this case, arm yourself with all the knowledge about the auto recycling and car removal Melbourne companies around. Before you even go and choose one, make sure you have asked or better yet, went there to really see if it’s one that wouldn’t take advantage of you. Know if they’re licensed and if they really comply with EPA standards. See the percentage of clients who are happy with their services. And then get several quotes from the companies you’re eyeing.

Collect all necessary documents.

Basically, almost all car removal and wrecking companies don’t require owners to present titles and registration documents for the reason that they simply understand how these often get misplaced after many years. So for example, if your car was handed down by your dad or grandpa, and the title was never really given to you; don’t worry because you can still have that vehicle recycled. There are companies like Advance Car Wreckers who just require basic documents like your driver’s license; so you could attest that you are its rightful owner.

Yield extra cash from valuable car parts.

Selling and recycling your scrap cars for cash is an indeed an easy way to get extra income. But if you want to make more cash from your car, this step is really helpful. Take out the parts that you think are still in very good condition. Also remove those expensive components that you have invested in like HID lights, digital dashboard, high-tech infotainment system, nice speakers, rims, and more. You can use them for your next ride, or you may easily post these items online and find a buyer for them.

Clean up and gather personal items.

We’re not really saying you have to clean it real hard as if you’re selling it to a private buyer. All we’re saying is, you might want to remove all the junk inside your car so you would easily be able to recover your personal stuff. Because let’s face it – almost all of us tend to make our cars an extension of our homes. We are all guilty of putting some things inside our vehicles and forget that they’re there after quite some time. So make sure to check every nook and cranny. You don’t want to leave IDs, cards, and other items that contain valuable information, and a pain to replace. When you send the car off the recycling yard and you didn’t do this, then say goodbye to those things as you won’t have the chance to get them back.

Let go of all emotional attachments.

Now this step will let you battle that 1% we have mentioned earlier. At this point, you really have to detach yourself from that car and all the memories you have made with it. Simply accept that it is just about time that you send it off to a place where it can be of use even for the very last time. We know that the picture of us wrecking a car, your car, is not easy to handle. But think of it the other way – in a good way. Just think that after having it crushed into little pieces, it’ll do good for the car manufacturing industry, the economy, and Mother Nature.

Enjoy your last moments with your car.

Now that you have really accepted this moment, the very last thing we want you to do is enjoy every moment before the car wreckers arrive or before you take it to the recycling yard. If the vehicle has still got some few miles on it, take this chance to use up all the gasoline left in your car. Take it a good drive around town. But if not, maybe spend some time inside the car or take some pictures with it.

After doing all these, you are now all set to finally recycling your car. You have spent enough time and made enough memories with that old ride. So no regrets. Besides, you are both moving on to better days. Your old car is to fulfill a better purpose on earth, and you are going to make new memories with your next car. So whatever model your car maybe, trust us to pay top cash for them. We are known as the leading Isuzu wreckers Melbourne who buys all types of cars and trucks. Call Advance Car Wreckers at 0405 036 700 now!

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