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killa
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PostPosted: 12:49 - 11 Jun 2007    Post subject: Car breaking, cash questions... Reply with quote
We have decided to sell my partners car after it failed the MOT, comparing the work to the cost of the vehicle, it’s not going to be worth it.
We have been offered a car, which looks very promising.
I could do with a little extra cash from the old car though. IMO the cars still worth quite a bit to a breakers because of the parts that are ok, the only reason we are not paying for the work is because of the labour…….not because of the parts list, just to scrap it would be silly.
What is the best course of action on this?
Who do I call to give it to for some cash?

Thanks

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PostPosted: 12:55 - 11 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
https://www.fiatforum.com/classifieds/showcat.php?cat=24

list it and it'll go.

Or ebay it for no reserve?
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PostPosted: 13:42 - 11 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ah, never thought of a forum, or do you mean it'll go because someone will collect it for nothing??

I was going to do the Ebay thing, the MOT runs out on the 13th, so should i put it on for a quick listing?
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PostPosted: 13:50 - 11 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Is it a Punto? I'll have your lambda sensor!
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PostPosted: 13:52 - 11 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
List it and it's faults for a 'ok' sum and it'll go.

Like you say, it's an ok car, apart from the labour needed.
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PostPosted: 14:35 - 11 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Scapping cars is a pain due to EPA rules.
The bloody pikies are creaming the situation too.
Ebay may be best.

Good luck.
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PostPosted: 08:28 - 13 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Im going to list the Punto on Ebay today.

Shall i just start it on 99p?

Whats the deal with legal stuff, its got no MOT... Thinking
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PostPosted: 08:58 - 13 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
killa wrote:
...Whats the deal with legal stuff, its got no MOT... Thinking

Make sure if no tax then the vehicle isn't parked on the road. In fact I'd take the opportunity and SORN it.

Just make advert clear. No MOT, no tax (assuming you're cashing that in if any time left) and buyer collects, trailer/transport/tow required. Then it's the buyers problem. Also make sure you put in something like sold as seen, just covers your ass a little bit. Make sure the V5C (log book) is filled in by the buyer and yourself and make sure you actually send off your bit (again, covers your ass).

Years ago I posted some bill of sale stuff on this thread that may be of use/interest - just scrolldown and get the later ones from the bottom of the thread.

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PostPosted: 09:03 - 13 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
That's helpful, thanks Map.
It has got tax, so i guess that's a good thing.

So, shall i just start on a pound, or is that silly.
I mean the car drives and it's all fine for spares and such.
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PostPosted: 09:20 - 13 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
I was thinking i should really list the work to be done on it as there is quite a bit.
I don't want numerous people coming round and then i have to explain everything.

Thanks though....i would like to get more than £100 as i've just bought the missus a car Sad
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PostPosted: 09:33 - 13 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
FFS SORN the M-fckr.

I was waiting for a new ins policy to tax my bike in May. The new policy/cert came in wrong reg detail.
Sent off again for adjustment.
Now I'm not in country so I'll thought I'd just abuse the SORN system and claim my free month.


No problem.
I am now SORN from 1st of June.

But DVLA They may still look for the missing month of MAY...... Shocked Shocked

They are dumplings.

You can sell a pile of scrap so long as you are not a Registered Trader.

If so you can be liable for the goods if they fail.
You must also ensure the goods are legaly fit for the road.

Private sold as seen is good enough in law.

I'll give you a pound for it.. Laughing
I'm now the highest bidder..
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PostPosted: 09:34 - 13 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
killa wrote:
I was thinking i should really list the work to be done...

If failed an MOT then the reasons should be listed for you.
You could list these in your advert and then you're covering yourself.

It's up to you if you list the 'Pass and Advise' items. You can verbally tell any buyer these exist, rather than listing each one or hand them all the MOT/service paperwork so they can find it themselves.

HTH Smile
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PostPosted: 09:39 - 13 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yeah i've listed the items that need doing...

I'm going to put up the listing and i'll link you up to it so you can tell me what you think.

So, what will get people interested as a starting price?
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PostPosted: 10:05 - 13 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
How does this look?

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=011&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=320126719380&rd=1&rd=1
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PostPosted: 10:38 - 13 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
It's a shame that a good working car can become effectivly a 'write off' due to labour costs.
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PostPosted: 10:40 - 13 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
You won't get much from a breakers. I got £20 for my last car.
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PostPosted: 10:54 - 13 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
cqueen wrote:
It's a shame that a good working car can become effectively a 'write off' due to labour costs.


Yeah it is…

The work quoted was going to be no less than £450, and that was an estimate.
The welding was going to take 2 hours I think, well these guys charge £50 an hour!
Brake hoses for example are cheap but the labour is ridiculous as it is a fiddly job.

The MOT was £50, I know you can get it for £40 some places.
If you get all the work done in 10 days your ok, otherwise, you pay half price!

So already you’ve spend around £600 with the VAT.

She could do with an oil, filter, plug change, which I could do myself, but it’s time and tools really.
In the next thousand miles it’s going to need 4 new tyres.
So in 4-5 months motoring we’re talking close to a grand. LOL Rolling Eyes

TheBassJunky wrote:
You won't get much from a breakers. I got £20 for my last car.


Yes £30 to be collected tomorrow, I’m going to see how the listing goes.

THE GOOD NEWS IS…..

https://motors.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/car-details?ID=CT16B98R6HW00F1&car_id=12493122

I picked this up the other day for her £380 in the end.
Not bad for a fully serviced machine.
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PostPosted: 10:57 - 13 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
What car is it? A punto? What engine?

I can weld, and I need a new car...
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PostPosted: 11:00 - 13 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Fiat Punto 1.1 1996

All details are in the Ebay listing.

The weld is literally just going over a previous job.
Some corrosion set in
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PostPosted: 11:01 - 13 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
TheBassJunky wrote:
What car is it? A punto? What engine?

I can weld, and I need a new car...


You're such a sick child..... Sick Laughing Karma
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PostPosted: 11:03 - 13 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Um, although the car is a good runner, you live in Blackburn!
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