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Of all the responsibilities that come with managing a loved one’s estate, being left with a car you don’t need or want can be one of the most unexpectedly challenging. It’s not just a vehicle; it’s a possession filled with memories, sitting in the driveway as a constant, practical reminder of a difficult time. The thought of selling it can …

That trusty car of yours. It’s been with you through thick and thin, from early morning commutes down the Kwinana Freeway to weekend trips down to Margaret River. The odometer has certainly clocked up a few k’s, and now the time has come to sell it. But the thought of selling a car with high mileage can be daunting. You’re …

Every car has a story. It begins on a gleaming showroom floor, continues through years of daily commutes on the Mitchell Freeway, family road trips down to Margaret River, and loyal service through countless Perth summers. But what happens when that story on the road comes to an end? When the engine gives up, the rust sets in, or the …

We’ve all seen it. One of our tow trucks driving away from a suburban Perth home with an old car secured on the back. It might be a classic Holden Commodore that’s seen its last sunset over Cottesloe beach, a trusty Ford Falcon ute that’s hauled its final load of garden soil, or a well-travelled 4WD that’s explored its last …

We’ve all seen it. An old, forgotten car finally being hoisted onto the back of a tow truck, beginning its final journey. As it disappears down the street, you might have a fleeting thought: “Where does it actually go?” For many, the assumption is simple. It goes to a yard, gets crushed into a cube, and is sold for the …

There’s a unique kind of stress that comes from owning a car you no longer use. It’s not a loud, urgent stress that demands immediate attention. It’s a quiet, persistent, low-level hum of anxiety. It’s the old family ute that’s been parked on the lawn for so long the grass has grown around its tyres. It’s the second sedan in …

Let’s perform a little thought experiment. Picture that car. You know the one. It’s sitting in the driveway, the carport, or maybe even taking up half the nature strip. It might be the old family Commodore that’s seen better days, the rusted-out ute from a project that never got off the ground, or the second run-around that hasn’t run around …

It’s a familiar sight in driveways and carports all across Perth. The second car that hasn’t moved since you started working from home. The old ute that’s been replaced by a more family-friendly SUV. Or perhaps it’s the backpacker wagon that completed its lap of Australia years ago and is now quietly surrendering to the elements. It sits there, taking …

Selling a car. The very thought can conjure up a mix of excitement for the extra cash and a creeping sense of dread. For decades, the default option for many Perth locals has been to “give it a go” with a private sale. You slap an ad on Gumtree or Facebook Marketplace, maybe even stick a “For Sale” sign on …

You’ve made the decision. It’s time to sell your old car. You’ve pictured the cleared-out garage space and the extra cash in your account. The feeling is one of relief and excitement. But then, a small, nagging thought creeps into the back of your mind: the paperwork. For most people in Perth, this seems like a minor final step. A …