Let’s start with the obvious: when you’re selling your car, you should be the one getting paid — not the other way around. But somehow, in the weird world of car removals, some companies have twisted that logic on its head.
They offer to “buy” your vehicle, maybe even throw out a flashy figure on the phone, and then? They sneak in a pickup fee like it’s just business as usual. A $70 fee here. A $120 fee there. Suddenly, that cash offer isn’t looking so great.
That’s where Victorian Car Buyers comes in and why it’s time to rethink who you trust to take your car off your hands.
The Dirty Secret of Pickup Fees (That No One Tells You)
There’s something downright irritating about being charged for someone else doing their job especially when that job is collecting a car they’re going to profit from.
Some car buying companies claim they offer “free quotes” and “instant offers,” and sure, they do. But when it comes time to actually remove your car, you get the bad news: you’ll have to pay them to show up.
This might be called a:
- Pickup fee
- Tow-away charge
- Vehicle removal cost
- “Transport admin fee” (yes, that’s a thing)
Whatever they name it, it’s the same thing: you losing money that should have gone straight into your pocket.
Let’s Do Some Math, Shall We?
Imagine this: a company offers you $600 for your used or scrap vehicle. Not bad.
But then you hear that there’s a $100 pickup fee. That leaves you with only $500 — and suddenly, that shiny offer isn’t so shiny anymore.
Now imagine this: Victorian Car Buyers offers you $600, no fees, and you walk away with the full $600. You don’t even have to leave your house.
That’s not just better it’s the way car selling should be.
Why Victorian Car Buyers Never Charges Pickup Fees
At Victorian Car Buyers, we keep things simple:
If we’re buying your car, we’re coming to get it and we’re paying you, not the other way around.
There are no charges for towing. No call-out fees. No “fuel surcharges” or hidden removal costs. Just one honest cash offer and completely free car removal, anywhere in Melbourne or Victoria.
Why?
Because we’re not in the business of tricking people. We’re in the business of buying cars quickly, transparently, and with as little hassle as possible.
Free Pickup Isn’t a Perk — It’s a Standard
Too many sellers have been trained to think a “free pickup” is a special feature. But it shouldn’t be. It’s just good business.
If someone’s buying your car, they should come and get it not treat you like a rideshare driver expected to deliver it across town. Especially when the vehicle is undrivable or deregistered. Expecting the seller to arrange (or pay for) removal is not just inconvenient it’s absurd.
That’s why at Victorian Car Buyers, free pickup isn’t a bonus. It’s part of the deal every single time.
What Types of Vehicles Do We Pick Up for Free?
All of them. Really.
Whether you’ve got:
- A rusted-out Toyota that hasn’t started since the last lockdown
- A work van that’s done more kilometres than a retired grey nomad
- A written-off vehicle insurance doesn’t want to touch
- An older car with more issues than a gossip magazine
We’ll come to your home, workplace, or wherever the car’s sitting and we’ll tow it for free. From central Melbourne to the outer suburbs, from Geelong to Ballarat, we don’t charge a cent.
“But What If My Car’s Not Running?”
Still free.
“Okay, but it’s missing the battery and has two flat tyres.”
Still free.
“Be honest it’s mostly rust at this point.”
Still. Free.
We’re not picky about condition. In fact, the worse it is, the more we expect to handle the pickup ourselves. We’re equipped for it, and it’s what we do.
So whether it runs like new or is basically lawn art, we’ll come and collect it again, without charging you.
A Quick Look at Our Process (Spoiler: It’s Easy)
Selling a car to Victorian Car Buyers is like ordering takeaway. Only instead of food, you get cash and instead of you picking it up, we come to you.
Here’s how it works:
Call or submit a quote request online – Give us the basics: make, model, year, condition.
Get your cash offer – No pushy sales, just a fair, instant quote.
Book your free pickup – Choose a time that works for you.
Get paid on the spot – We hand over the cash, and you wave goodbye to the car.
No paperwork headaches. No delays. No fees. Just a smooth, clean break from your unwanted vehicle with cash in hand.
Not Charging a Pickup Fee Is About More Than Money
Yes, we’re saving you $100 (or more) by not charging removal costs. But it’s also about something bigger: trust.
We want you to know exactly what you’re getting when you deal with us. That means:
- No surprises
- No hidden deductions
- No change of terms on the day of pickup
If we make an offer, that’s what you’ll get. If we say we’ll pick up for free, we will. It’s not complicated. It’s just honest.
Final Thoughts: Don’t Let Pickup Fees Eat Your Profit
Here’s the truth: any company that offers to buy your car and then charges a pickup fee isn’t really helping you. They’re padding their profits at your expense.
At Victorian Car Buyers, we do things differently. We believe your car has value, and that value belongs in your hands, not in someone else’s invoice.
So the next time you’re ready to say goodbye to an old or damaged vehicle, ask one simple question:
“Do you charge a pickup fee?”
If the answer is anything but a firm no, you know who to call instead.
Victorian Car Buyers – Fair Offers, Fast Payment, and Always Free Pickup
Servicing Melbourne and all surrounding suburbs
Call us for a free quote
Get paid top dollar — no deductions, no nonsense