At 1800 Salvage, we make it easy to sell your salvage vehicle. Check out some of the vehicles we've purchased recently and get an idea of what your vehicle may be worth.
Ford
Cars
Aside from a little wear and tear overtime, this Ford still drove fine.
Hyundai
Cars
The mechanics were unable to diagnose the issue with the gearbox, so the owner made the decision to dispose of the Hyundai.
Holden
Utes
Other than sun damage to the Holden Commodore's exterior, the ute was running fine.
Suzuki
Motorbikes
After leaving the motorcycle untouched for a year, the battery died and surface rust developed.
Jeep
Cars
The owner had recently spent a significant amount of money on maintaining and modifying their Jeep Cherokee to keep it running smoothly. Unfortunately, the car had a suspected EGR coolant leak, which was a costly issue for the owner. Ultimately, the owner made the difficult decision to sell it.
Holden
Utes
After the head gasket blew, the Holden Commodore sat unused for a year, leading to a dead battery.
Stessco
Boats
The Stessco Skipper was functioning impeccably until the owner's health started declining. Subsequently, for about 18 months, the boat remained unused. The owner's spouse had no knowledge of how to charge the boat's battery, which eventually led to the battery dying.
Nissan
Utes
This Nissan Navara was regularly maintained while being used for work until its turbo chargers and engine oil pump failed.
Volvo
Cars
After getting into an accident, this Volvo was declared a statutory write-off. The owner was encouraged to pursue alternative options when offered a low insurance payout.
Nissan
Utes
The owner had maintained their Ute very well. After upgrading to a new vehicle, the owner decided to let the old Nissan Navara retire.
Holden
Utes
After the owner bought a new vehicle, the Holden Rodeo sat unused and its battery died.
Hyundai
Cars
This Hyundai i30 had been involved in an accident. Although it was still driveable and repairable, the owner opted to sell the vehicle instead.
Benelli
Motorbikes
This Benelli was in good working condition until it was left in the garage for over 18 months. As the owner had no intention of riding it again, they decided to sell the scooter.
Honda
Cars
Aside from minor cosmetic damage on the front bumper, this Honda Accord was still driveable. The owner had just upgraded to a new car and wanted to dispose of the old vehicle.
Holden
Cars
Although the car still runs, it was going to be uneconomical for the owner to repair.
Toyota
Vans
This Toyota Hiace had mechanical issues and problems with its charging system. Despite investing money and effort to modify the van to the owner's liking, they ultimately decided it wasn't worth pouring more money into continuous maintenance.
Honda
Cars
Despite some wear and tear on the leather seats, the previous owner took excellent care of their Honda CR-V and had it regularly serviced every 10,000 kilometres. However, they have recently purchased a new vehicle and needed to get rid of the old car to make room on the driveway.
Hyosung
Motorbikes
The owner had let their motorbike unridden and sitting outside for one year before deciding to do something about it.
Toyota
Cars
This Toyota Yaris was becoming too small after the owner's kids moved back in, so they decided to purchase a bigger car. The registration and insurance of this vehicle were expiring in a week. The owner decided to not renew both because they did not want to go through the inconvenience of selling the car privately, where the potential buyers would demand for an up-to-date registration and roadworthy certificate. So, the owner decided to upgrade to a new vehicle.
Iveco
Vans
This van had not been driven for a few years and was taking up valuable parking space. The owner wanted it gone.
Nissan
Cars
Unfortunately, this Nissan Pulsar's motor had a compression issue and wouldn't let the car start.
Ducati
Motorbikes
The key had broken off in the ignition of the motorbike and the owner didn't have time to fix it. As a result, the bike hadn't been ridden for 10 years and had been gathering dust in the garage.
Nissan
Utes
After this ute's fuel injection pump had gone dead, the owner decided it was time to upgrade to a new vehicle.
Nissan
Cars
During a recent roadworthy inspection, mechanics discovered that the Nissan Tiida had extensive rust throughout the car, rendering it unroadworthy. The owner was presented with two options: either sell the car or replace the rusted parts. However, the owner ultimately decided that it was the end of the line for this car.
Mazda
Cars
This Mazda 323 was utilized as a work vehicle for seven years and was running fine. However, the owner decided to get rid of it as it was occupying valuable parking space and causing inconvenience to the neighbors. The owner had already upgraded to a new vehicle, and therefore wished to dispose of the old car as soon as possible.
Mazda
Cars
This Mazda 2 was in good condition, but the owner didn't want to spend money on obtaining a roadworthy certificate. Since they were moving back to their home country and didn't have time to sell the car privately, they decided to sell it quickly to 1800 Salvage.
Mini
Cars
The Mini Cooper experienced problems with its piston rings. While the owner could have sold the car parts for a decent amount of money or paid for an engine replacement, they chose to dispose of it quickly instead.
Holden
Cars
The owner of this Holden Commodore opted not to repair the mechanical issues.
Holden
Utes
Although this Holden ute drove fine, its front bumper was missing a few screws that its owner could not be bothered to repair.
Hyosung
Motorbikes
This motorcycle was purchased a decade ago. However, after being written off five years back, the owner couldn't part with it, so it remained stored in the garage until recently when the owner decided to sell it.
Audi
Cars
This Audi A5 had some mechanical issues, so the owner decided to upgrade to a new model instead of spending money on repairs.
Chrysler
Cars
This Chrysler Voyager has a dent on the front quarter panel, peeling paint on the rear tailgate, and the interior dash and roof lining are lifting. The A/C is not working.
Hyosung
Motorbikes
This motorbike had been stored in the owner's shed since 2020, but unfortunately, its battery had died. The owner wanted to get rid of it to free up some space.
Holden
Utes
The owner decided to sell the Holden Colorado after the engine blew and needed replacement, since they had recently bought a new vehicle.
SYM
Motorbikes
This particular SYM HD200 scooter had mechanical damage which would cost more to repair than its estimated value.
Hyundai
Cars
This Hyundai i30 had significant engine damage and minor damage to the left rear quarter panel/bumper, making it only drivable for short distances and requiring a costly engine replacement.
Holden
Utes
Although the Holden Colorado has a cracked windscreen, it was still running. The owner recently bought a work car and wanted to sell the ute.
Toyota
Cars
After an accident, this old Toyota RAV4 was deemed a write-off because the cost of repairs exceeded its value.
Hyosung
Motorbikes
The motorcycle was left by its owner in their shed for a period of 4 to 5 years, which caused the battery to go flat. During a spring cleaning session, the owner decided to sell the bike quickly and opted for 1800 Salvage to get rid of it.
Honda
Motorbikes
This bike's turn signals were broken. Due to its age and value, the owner decided to sell it.
Hyundai
Cars
Although the Hyundai had a few dents and worn off paint at the front, it was running well. However, the owner wanted to sell it to make room for a new car.
Ford
Cars
The 'Transmission Error' light of this Ford Focus turned on and led to the car shutting down. Even though the vehicle had recently had its alternator ASG and standard motion ASG replaced, it continued to shut down. Upon inspection, the mechanic identified a computer fault that was deemed unfixable. As a result, the owner decided to sell the car.
Audi
Cars
The owner sold their Audi A3 due to the hassle of frequently topping up its coolant.
Subaru
Cars
This Subaru Impreza had a crack in its condenser, which resulted in its air conditioning not working. Additionally, the car had a noise coming from the front left side and a crease in one of its doors. As the registration was about to expire, the owner thought it wouldn't be worthwhile to pay for repair costs and renewal of registration.
Custom-made
Boats
This old boat's motor was no longer working, so the owner wanted to get rid of it as it was taking up a lot of space on the driveway.
Ford
Cars
This Ford Focus can still be driven, however, it has suffered sun damage to its exterior.
Volkswagen
Cars
The Volkswagen had suffered some minor damage to its bumper and rims, but the headlights were also not working, the battery was dead and the Takata airbags were faulty and needed to be replaced. Since the car was parked in the basement, the owner decided that selling the car would be a more cost-effective option than paying for a tow truck to move the car and a mechanic to fix the issues.
Nissan
Utes
The owner of this Nissan was facing a problem where the ute would shut off at traffic lights, but would run without any issues when it was moving. As the registration of the car was about to expire, the owner decided to sell it instead of getting it fixed for a roadworthy certificate.
Mustang
Boats
Due to health issues from old age, the owner can no longer get the boat in and out of the water. They needed to sell the boat quickly before moving into a retirement village.
Ford
Cars
This Ford's failing transmission led the owner to choose selling over repairing due to its age.
Four Winns
Boats
Unfortunately, this boat has dry rot in the stringers. Although the owner removed some of the rotten timbers, it would temporarily keep the boat going but the power would get weaker. It was going to be uneconomically viable for the owner to repair the boat, so they decided it was better to sell.
Madison
Caravans & RVs
The owner of this caravan had been trying to sell it for over eight months without success, even though the caravan was in good condition. Eventually, they decided to turn to 1800 Salvage to sell it quickly.
Subaru
Cars
There was nothing wrong with this Subaru Outback. The owner upgraded to a new car and wanted to quickly sell the old vehicle to make room in the driveway.
Honda
Motorbikes
The owner modified this bike into a Bobber but had no time to keep riding it, so they wanted to give this Honda to a new owner.
Holden
Cars
This Holden had minor paint damage around the car due to wear and tear. Despite having recent services done to ensure the car runs, the owner decided it was more worthwhile to purchase a new vehicle.
Mercedes Benz
Cars
This Mercedes Benz needed new rotors due to the previous owner's unawareness of the broken hand brake cable that detached from its plastic holder. Moreover, the car has a leak in its rear main seal, and its supercharger needs to be reconditioned. The owner, considering the car's age and the range of issues, decided to sell it instead of repairing it.
Nissan
Cars
The Nissan Murano has a split rear bush differential, an oil leak, and its brake pads needed to be replaced.
Holden
Cars
Aside from wear and tear, this old Holden Commodore had no issues. The owner simply wanted to upgrade to a new car.
Ford
Cars
Not only was there damage to the back panel, this Ford Territory also had several mechanical issues. There was a squeaky ball joint, and the air conditioning and engine fan were not functioning properly. Additionally, the right-hand passenger door window electrics were not working.
Mitsubishi
Cars
This Mitsubishi Pajero has a few minor dents on the front quarter panel, the AC does not work, and the front windscreen is cracked. The owner acquired a new vehicle and wanted to dispose of the old one.
Mazda
Cars
This car's rear passenger door is dented and driver's seat needs to be fixed due to a Mazda recall. Due to the vehicle's age, the owner thought it was more worthwhile to upgrade to a new car.
Toyota
Cars
Although this Toyota Estima still runs and drives, it has an undiagnosed engine noise.
Holden
Cars
This Holden Trailblazer was written off due to a collision that bent its rear chassis.
Suzuki
Motorbikes
The left indicator of this Suzuki got broken and the owner didn't have time to repair it for over a decade due to their busy lifestyle. As the owner is currently moving houses, they have decided to sell the bike instead of taking it with them.
Toyota
Cars
This old Toyota Camry needed a new alternator, but due to its age, the cost of replacement would be more than its value.
Maserati
Cars
The passenger side of this Maserati was damaged in an accident.
Audi
Cars
The engine of the Hyundai was losing power, but the mechanics were unable to identify the issue. They also lacked the necessary tools to fix it and quoted a price of thousands of dollars for the repair. Unfortunately, this cost far exceeded the value of the car, making it uneconomical to proceed with the repair.
Hyundai
Cars
The engine of the Hyundai was losing power, but the mechanics were unable to identify the issue. They also lacked the necessary tools to fix it and quoted a price of thousands of dollars for the repair. Unfortunately, this cost far exceeded the value of the car, making it uneconomical for the owner to proceed with the repair.
Ford
Cars
This Ford Territory's motor had blown, despite recently passsing a roadworthy test. Due to the car being unable to move, the owner wanted to quickly get rid of it before the council could give the owner a fine for overstaying the parking.
Ford
Cars
This Ford Ecosport was not driveable due to a faulty clutch. The owner deemed it not worth repairing.
Hyosung
Motorbikes
This motorbike has been sitting in the sun for the past four years and is currently not in working condition. As the bike continued to be an eyesore in the owner's backyard, they wanted to get rid of it.
Audi
Cars
This Audi A1 needed a new engine but the owner found the replacement cost not worth it due to the car's age.
Ford
Cars
This utility vehicle had a blown head gasket, and the owner decided it was not worth repairing.
Mercedes Benz
Cars
This Mercedes Benz was experiencing mechanical problems, and the owner decided they no longer wanted to keep it.
Mazda
Cars
This Mazda CX-9 has a few dents on the side panels, no air conditioning, and its wiring harness was chewed by rodents. Although the engine still starts and runs, the owner no longer wanted the car.
Yamaha
Motorbikes
Despite investing in new tyres and sprockets, the bike continued to make a tapping noise. The owner could not be bothered to worry about the bike's issues, so they decided to sell it.
Ford
Cars
Although this Ford Falcon drives fine on short trips, there are undiagnosed issues with it breaking down on long trips and needing time before being driven again. The mechanic suspected that the gas converter was freezing up but never confirmed it.
Alfa Romeo
Cars
After spending a small fortune on a rare V6 Busso engine, this Alfa Romeo refused to start, forcing the owner to reluctantly part ways with it.
Mercedes Benz
Cars
This old Mercedes Benz had some mechanical issues. After considering whether to fix or sell the car, the owner opted for sell it.
Ford
Cars
The Ford Falcon had a broken window, and its left wheel axle was also damaged due to the ball bearing snapping. As this car was more than 20 years old, so the owner felt it wasn't worth the cost of hiring a tow truck and a mechanic to fix it.
Nissan
Cars
Despite having a few dints and some rust in some spots, this Nissan Tiida was still able to run. However, the owner decided it was time for an upgrade.
Holden
Utes
The owner of this Holden Commodore decided to get rid of it due to mechanical issues.
Yamaha
Motorbikes
This Yamaha motor required additional repairs despite receiving new tires, a sports exhaust, new sprockets, and new forks. As a result, the owner chose to sell the bike rather than continue to address these issues.
Mercedes Benz
Cars
Mechanical issues with the steering and ABS were found in this Mercedes Benz. Additionally, there were some minor scratches and a dent on the side of the car. The owner decided that it wasn't worth the hassle or the money to fix the vehicle.
Subaru
Cars
This Subaru Forester has a big end bearing issue and requires a new engine.
Holden
Cars
The Holden Barina would not start due to a timing belt issue. The owner opted to sell the vehicle instead of paying for repairs.
Volkswagen
Utes
The car was working well after passing the roadworthy, but the transmission went into limp mode due to a faulty sensor.
BMW
Cars
Despite having had it serviced the week before, the engine light had come back on. However, the owner simply didn't wish to spend any more money on repairs since the BMW still starts and drives. Consequently, the owner decided to buy a new car and sell the old one.
Kia
Cars
Aside from external wear and tear over time, this Kia Cerato also suffered some internal damage.
Mitsubishi
Utes
Despite some panel damage, faded paint, and a broken headlight, this old Mitsubishi Triton is still drivable. The owner, however, is ready to let go of this vehicle.
Holden
Cars
Water was leaking out of the Holden Commodore, which prompted the owner to weigh up the costs of repair versus selling. After considering the options, the owner ultimately decided to sell the vehicle.
Subaru
Cars
This Subaru sustained damage to the front end of the vehicle, including the radiator and headlights, as a result of an accident. Although the car is repairable, the insurance company declined to cover the high costs of repair. Consequently, the owner made the decision to sell it.
Jeep
Cars
This Jeep Patriot's transmission malfunctioned and couldn't be diagnosed. The front tires were also stuck, and the interior lights/locks required a new fuse.
Holden
Cars
This Holden Trax had a number of issues. The front headlight and grill were both cracked, and the front bumper bar was creased. The roof and rear of the car had faded paint, and there were also acid stains on the body. To make matters worse, there were also issues with the engine gasket.
Hyundai
Cars
The Hyundai had been sitting in the owner's garage for six months and needed its struts replaced.
Toyota
Cars
This Toyota Corolla required maintenance repairs to keep it running, but when the mechanics advised the owner that the repair costs would exceed its value, the owner decided to sell it.
Mazda
Cars
The Mazda Tribute was left idle for over 1 year after the owner purchased a new car. The owner had planned to give it to their brother, but never did.
Mazda
Cars
This Mazda had surface rust on the bonnet and rust holes in the rear door window frame due to wear and tear. The car was mechanically sound but had a flat battery.
Nissan
Utes
Although this old ute had been recently serviced, the owner wanted to downsize to a smaller vehicle for retirement.
Holden
Cars
This Holden Commodore was gifted to the owner by their daughter. The car is in good condition, but the owner rarely drove it.
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