Selling an old or unwanted car for wrecking is usually quick, but the preparation beforehand is where sellers tend to run into trouble. The guidance is aimed at Perth car owners, including family members, executors and people clearing out an estate or rental property, who are about to have a vehicle collected by a wrecker. It focuses on the Western Australian rules and small oversights that cause problems after the vehicle has left.
The advice falls into three groups: paperwork, the car itself, and the pickup. On paperwork, number plates stay with the owner in WA and should be removed (photographed first), and a Notification of Disposal must be lodged with the Department of Transport so later infringements or abandonment issues don't come back to the seller. Sellers need current photo ID, and a car still under finance or not lawfully theirs to sell cannot be taken, which a PPSR check can help clarify. The vehicle should be cleared thoroughly, including the glovebox, seats, boot, visors and door pockets, and any aftermarket fittings, remotes or personal documents removed. Insurance should be cancelled only once the car has been collected. For the pickup, the driveway and gates should be clear, and unusual conditions such as flat tyres, tight access or strata parking should be mentioned when booking.
The most important point is that the seller's responsibilities continue past the sale: removing the plates and lodging the disposal notice are what formally end the seller's liability for the vehicle. Nothing left inside the car can be recovered once it reaches a wrecking yard, so a careful check beforehand matters. Stripping parts such as the battery, wheels or catalytic converter beforehand generally lowers what the vehicle is worth, and any parts already sold should be disclosed when seeking a quote.
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