How to Archives - Mon, 17 Dec 2018 21:59:57 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://www.usedcarguys.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/used-car-guys-logo-323x93-230x93.png How to Archives - 32 32 Selling Junk Cars Piece by Piece after Parting Them Out https://www.usedcarguys.com.au/selling-junk-cars-piece-by-piece/ https://www.usedcarguys.com.au/selling-junk-cars-piece-by-piece/#respond Mon, 17 Dec 2018 21:51:32 +0000 https://www.usedcarguys.com.au/?p=4686 Once a car reaches the point where it will never run again, it can be safely assumed that the owner will be itching to dispose of it somehow. And the best way to do this will involve making some money out of it. And why not? The car still has plenty of parts on it

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Once a car reaches the point where it will never run again, it can be safely assumed that the owner will be itching to dispose of it somehow. And the best way to do this will involve making some money out of it. And why not? The car still has plenty of parts on it that can be reused, even if as a whole it is a scrap car.

You could, of course, sell it to someone whose job is to dismantle cars and sell the parts. They will pay you less than the amount of money they expect to get from the sale of said parts. This is because they will be wanting to make a profit out of the investment of buying the scrap car in the first place. However, what if you were to take the car to pieces yourself and sell the parts yourself as well? You will be getting every last dollar, and keeping all of it for yourself.

Should you do it All Yourself?

Fully dismantling a vehicle is not something that just anyone can do. There are a few things that one will need to have, or be able to procure. For starters, you will require a full set of tools. The engine itself requires a hoist, as it is very heavy.

How much space do you have on your property that is free to use for storage? Your garage alone will need to have some expanse. If you are currently using it to store miscellaneous personal effects and there is no room, forget about doing this. All of the tools need storing, however the car parts themselves will need to go somewhere. All the panels will take up a fair bit of space, as will the engine, muffler, transmission, and so forth.

And then there is the expertise that you will need in order to do this without making an absolute mess of it. Otherwise you can end up accidentally wrecking the parts, making them worthless. Expertise usually requires experience. But if you have a friend who has the skills, it may just be enough. As long as they owe you a favour or are otherwise happy to do this for you at the expense of their own time.

Online Selling of Second hand Parts

Once the parts are ready for sale, you will have to sell them or they will just be taking up even more space than the vehicle was. Don’t expect to sell all the parts at once to one super eager buyer. It will take a while of prospective buyers coming over after reading your online ad and contacting you. Some of them will just look at the part, try to negotiate a better price for themselves, and leave empty handed if they aren’t satisfied. This may take weeks or even months.

Selling to an Auto Wrecking Company Instead

This is usually the best bet for most people. You don’t need any of the above requirements. Just a phone to call the auto wreckers like Qld Wreckers [If you are scrapping a vehicle in Brisbane, Qld] up. They will come over, pay you best offer for your scrap car in question and take it back to their salvage yard in Rocklea free of towing charges.

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Common Collision Damage and How Auto Technicians fix it https://www.usedcarguys.com.au/common-collision-damage/ https://www.usedcarguys.com.au/common-collision-damage/#respond Tue, 13 Nov 2018 01:54:40 +0000 https://www.usedcarguys.com.au/?p=4379 The amount of automobiles clogging up our roads is on the rise day by day. The occurrence of road accidents is a near certainty. And when they happen, the cars involved will have some degree of damage to contend with. The major winner in this scenario is the humble automotive technician, who is usually the

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The amount of automobiles clogging up our roads is on the rise day by day. The occurrence of road accidents is a near certainty. And when they happen, the cars involved will have some degree of damage to contend with. The major winner in this scenario is the humble automotive technician, who is usually the one tasked with fixing the damage. They get to do their job, and they get to apply their skills.

And seeing as vehicular collisions are going to continue occurring for the foreseeable future, these folk will always have a job. But what are the different types of collision damage that they have to deal with? Let’s find out!

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Damage to the Front of the Car

This is, understandably, the most common type of automobile collision. It usually effects the front bumper, which can be a challenge for the auto technician working on it. The likelihood of severe damage occurring as a result of front collision is 28%. It is often called a “fender bender,” as the fender is the part that takes a lot of the energy upon impact.

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Damage to the Rear

When one car hit another from behind, one car gets the above damage, and the other gets damaged to the rear. The car that takes in the most impact damage will be the car that has damage to the rear. The part of the car that takes the most energy will be the bumper.

How this Affects the Work of Collision Repair Technicians

Furthermore, technicians will get training for all the different kinds of damage that they will have to repair. And the ones that occur the most and result in the most damage will get extra attention. This is to ensure that the amount of knowledge the technician is varied and extensive. They need to be able to look at the car and use their analysis expertise to ascertain exactly how much damage has occurred. The knowledge on how to properly repair a fender. No matter how busted up it is happens to be of the upmost importance.

How is a Bumper of Fender Repaired?

When it comes to damage that is visible, we are talking about scratches, minor and deep cracks, and of course, dents. Minor cracks are easily taken care of by filling them in. Epoxy paint is the stuff used when it comes to dealing with the deeper variety of cracks.

When the technician needs to be getting rid of a dent of some description, they will make use of a vacuum. Of course, every now and then the technician will come across a fender or bumper that is beyond repair. In this case, they are more likely to simply replace the entire thing.

Always practice safety on the road. Everyone needs to be kept safe. However, in the case of minor accidents, at least one positive thing about them is that they keep your local auto technician in the job of their choice!

Got a damage beyond the fix? Check out how to get the good cash for selling your broken car

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How to sell your commercial truck in Brisbane? https://www.usedcarguys.com.au/sell-your-commercial-truck-brisbane/ https://www.usedcarguys.com.au/sell-your-commercial-truck-brisbane/#respond Tue, 06 Nov 2018 02:50:22 +0000 http://www.usedcarguys.com.au/?p=656 With new commercial trucks entering the automotive market every day, the used commercial vehicle market is also growing rapidly. However, Selling a used commercial vehicle for best value is not quite easy. Sometimes commercial auto owners make very common mistakes while selling it which gradually delay the selling process. As a result, they may end

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With new commercial trucks entering the automotive market every day, the used commercial vehicle market is also growing rapidly.

However, Selling a used commercial vehicle for best value is not quite easy. Sometimes commercial auto owners make very common mistakes while selling it which gradually delay the selling process. As a result, they may end up selling it as an undesirable and low price. This is why it is best to sell a used vehicle fast.

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Below we have listed few best and easy tips, you must go through before you begin to sell your commercial truck in Brisbane, Qld.

Prepare the beast for sale

Before you get started ask yourself “ if you would accept the vehicle the way it is presented to the buyer? “ So, no matter whether you are selling your commercial truck, lorry, van or dumper, make it look presentable to the buyer. Nobody would love to invest in your commercial vehicle with your pet stains, leftover personal belongings or used tissues in it. Better get it detailed and vacuumed by an auto body shop. You may also have its exterior washed and polished to make it look shining and appealing to the buyers. At the same time make sure not to overspend on getting it detailed, for example, fixing its dents or replacing the tyres. As that is of course not going to enhance its value.

Get quotes from several Brisbane Truck Buyers

When you will list your commercial truck for sale,  it may get quoted from different sources. Either from an online buyer or from a trusted dealer. But to ensure that you get a fair price for it, get cash offers from several buyers or dealers. This way you will able to assess its actual worth. Also, get quick cash quotes from various Cash for commercial vehicles by filling out their easy online forms.

After collecting, 2-3 estimates, find its average and use it to set a fair asking price for your commercial automobile. Never set a price too high, as it will consequently shrink the pool of buyers and bring complications to its sale.

Make sure that the buyer test drive it

When selling a used truck in person, ask the buyer to test-drive it at least once before negotiating its price. Always accompany the buyer on a test-drive as it would help you to know their interest in buying your vehicle. This will also help you to avoid being scammed by fraudsters and sell the vehicle quickly at a good deal.

The Fastest Way to Sell Your Truck in Brisbane

Although there are several choices for selling a vehicle like online buyers, used commercial truck dealerships or private used auto buyers, but even then if you are not able to sell it. Contact your own reputable Used commercial truck buyers in Brisbane, which is undeniably the fastest and easiest avenue to sell used automobiles.

They will for sure buy your wheels, no matter in what condition, age or model. Their premises are always ready to welcome trucks of all brands be it of Toyota, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Hyundai etc. At the top of that you will get paid a fair and best price for it.

Find your local truck wreckers in Brisbane if you wanted to remove the broken, old, junk or unwanted personal or commercial trucks.

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