If you’ve got a damaged or unreliable car sitting in the driveway and you’re telling yourself you’ll deal with it “next month,” it’s worth knowing that the clock really is ticking on what that car is worth. A vehicle that’s worth a decent amount today can be worth noticeably less in a few months — not because anyone is trying …
If you’ve got an old car sitting in the driveway with a dead engine, a cracked windscreen, or panel damage from a prang, you might assume you need to get it fixed up and certified before anyone will take it off your hands. In Western Australia, that’s not the case. The Short Answer: No Roadworthy Certificate Required in WA Western …
When a car stops being worth keeping – it’s been in an accident, the engine’s gone, or it’s just sat in the driveway for two years – most people default to whatever selling method they know best, usually a private sale. But for damaged, old, or non-running vehicles, that’s not always the option that puts the most money in your …
How much is my broken-down car worth? Learn what affects its value in Perth, compare three examples and understand why an individual assessment matters.
Broken car street parking in Perth: compare driveway, verge and road rules, council notices and practical steps if your vehicle cannot move.
Insurance when your car breaks down: learn what happens to cover, cancellation, refunds and outstanding claims when your vehicle is beyond repair.
Do you still pay rego on a car that doesn’t run in WA? Learn about licence cancellation, plate returns, expiry deadlines and unused rego refunds.
Learn how to lodge a notification of disposal in WA using DoTDirect or MR9, meet the seven-day deadline, and handle plates or licence cancellation.
A seized engine is one of the more expensive mechanical failures a car can have, and it’s a common reason Perth owners end up asking whether their car is worth fixing at all. The answer depends heavily on the make and model — not just parts costs, but how those parts are sourced, how complex the labour is, and what …
A blown head gasket can turn an ordinary maintenance question into a decision about the whole car. Comparing a blown head gasket repair with new car repayments means looking beyond one workshop quote and one monthly instalment. Put both choices on the same time frame, then include likely follow-up work, the days without a vehicle and what your current car …
