If you have an old car you no longer want, we will buy it, collect it free of charge, and pay you on the spot. Victorian Car Buyers is a licensed motor car trader (LMCT 12395) providing old car removal across all of Melbourne and regional Victoria. The car does not need to run. It does not need registration. It does not need a roadworthy certificate. We handle the transport, the paperwork, and the payment, and the whole process usually takes one to two days from your first call.
Call Steve on 0455 776 443 for a free quote, or send through your car details using the form. There is no charge and no obligation at any stage.
What Old Car Removal Includes
Every removal we carry out includes the same four things, at no cost to you. A free valuation of your vehicle based on its make, model, age and condition. Free collection from your property, whether the car drives onto the truck or needs to be winched. Complete transfer paperwork prepared by our team at handover. And payment of the full agreed amount by cash, bank transfer or bank cheque, whichever suits you.
There are no towing fees, no paperwork charges, and no deductions of any kind. The figure we quote is the figure you receive.
Why You Do Not Need a Roadworthy Certificate
When a registered car is sold privately in Victoria, the transfer generally requires a current roadworthy certificate. For an older car, the repairs needed to pass that inspection often cost more than the car is worth.
Selling to a licensed motor car trader works differently. The law allows a licensed trader to buy your vehicle without a roadworthy certificate, because the trader takes on that responsibility. This is usually the single biggest saving of using a removal service instead of selling privately, and it is why cars in any condition can be sold this way. You can confirm our licence, LMCT 12395, on the public register kept by Consumer Affairs Victoria.
What Your Old Car Is Worth
Old cars in Melbourne are worth more than most owners expect. Even a car that no longer runs has value in its parts and its metal, and a car that still drives is worth more again. The main factors are simple.
Describe the car honestly when you call, including any faults, and the price we quote will be the price we pay at pickup. If you would like the full picture on values first, our team is happy to explain how we reach any figure we offer.
How the Process Works
Step one, contact us. Call, text or use the form with the car’s make, model, year, condition and location. Step two, get your quote. We give you a clear figure and answer any questions. Step three, book the pickup. We agree a time that suits you, including early mornings, evenings and weekends. Step four, handover. We inspect the car against your description, complete the transfer paperwork with you, load the vehicle and pay you the full amount before we leave.
In metropolitan Melbourne, same day and next day collection is often available. For regional Victoria, pickup is usually arranged within a few days depending on your location.
Areas We Cover
We collect cars across the whole of metropolitan Melbourne, including the western suburbs around Werribee, Sunshine and Melton, the northern corridor through Craigieburn, Epping and Whittlesea, the eastern suburbs from Box Hill to Lilydale, and the south east through Dandenong, Cranbourne and the Mornington Peninsula. Victorian Car Buyers also services regional Victoria, including Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Shepparton, the Latrobe Valley and Gippsland. Wherever the car is in Victoria, collection is free.
What You Need to Have Ready
For most sales, just two things. Your photo ID, and the vehicle’s registration papers. If the registration has lapsed, we can still buy the car using proof of ownership, and any plates still on the vehicle are returned to VicRoads. If you are selling on behalf of someone else, such as through a deceased estate, we will let you know which supporting documents are needed before we come out.
One step after the sale is yours to complete. Notify VicRoads of the disposal so that any future tolls or fines connected to the vehicle do not reach you. We will remind you of this at handover, and it takes only a few minutes online. If your registration was cancelled with unused months remaining, you may also be entitled to a refund from VicRoads, which is worth claiming at the same time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is old car removal really free?
Yes. Collection is free everywhere we operate, including for cars that do not run. Transport is our cost, not yours, and nothing is deducted from the agreed price.
Do you buy cars that do not start?
Yes. Non running cars are a normal part of what we buy. We bring the right equipment to load the vehicle, and it does not need to start or move under its own power.
Can I sell a car with no registration or missing papers?
Yes. Unregistered cars are bought using proof of ownership and a receipt. If papers are missing, tell us when you call and we will explain the simple documents that can be used instead.
How quickly can my car be removed?
Often within 24 to 48 hours in Melbourne, and within a few days in regional areas. If you are working to a deadline, such as a council notice or a property settlement, tell us the date and we will book the pickup to meet it. Our cash for cars team handles urgent collections regularly.
What happens to the car after removal?
Depending on condition, the vehicle is either resold or dismantled for parts and recycled. Fluids, batteries and tyres are processed properly in line with Victorian environmental requirements, which is one of the advantages of using a licensed operator.
How do I know the price will not change at pickup?
Our quote is based on the details you give us. If the car matches your description, the price holds. That is our standard, and you are welcome to have the figure confirmed in writing before we come out.
Get Your Free Quote Today
An old car sitting on your property is losing a little value every month. Turning it into cash takes one phone call and about a day.
Call Steve on 0455776443, or send your car details through the form. You will have a clear figure the same day, and the car can be gone as soon as tomorrow.