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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.

The owner sold their Audi A3 due to the hassle of frequently topping up its coolant.

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.

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.

This Ford Focus can still be driven, however, it has suffered sun damage to its exterior.

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.

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.

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.

This Ford's failing transmission led the owner to choose selling over repairing due to its age.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Nissan Murano has a split rear bush differential, an oil leak, and its brake pads needed to be replaced.

Aside from wear and tear, this old Holden Commodore had no issues. The owner simply wanted to upgrade to a new car.

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.

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.

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.

Although this Toyota Estima still runs and drives, it has an undiagnosed engine noise.

This Holden Trailblazer was written off due to a collision that bent its rear chassis.

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.

This old Toyota Camry needed a new alternator, but due to its age, the cost of replacement would be more than its value.

The passenger side of this Maserati was damaged in an accident.

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.

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.

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.

This Ford Ecosport was not driveable due to a faulty clutch. The owner deemed it not worth repairing.

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.

This Audi A1 needed a new engine but the owner found the replacement cost not worth it due to the car's age.

This utility vehicle had a blown head gasket, and the owner decided it was not worth repairing.

This Mercedes Benz was experiencing mechanical problems, and the owner decided they no longer wanted to keep it.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This old Mercedes Benz had some mechanical issues. After considering whether to fix or sell the car, the owner opted for sell it.

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.

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.

The owner of this Holden Commodore decided to get rid of it due to mechanical issues.

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.

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.

This Subaru Forester has a big end bearing issue and requires a new engine.

The Holden Barina would not start due to a timing belt issue. The owner opted to sell the vehicle instead of paying for repairs.

The car was working well after passing the roadworthy, but the transmission went into limp mode due to a faulty sensor.

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.

Aside from external wear and tear over time, this Kia Cerato also suffered some internal damage.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Hyundai had been sitting in the owner's garage for six months and needed its struts replaced.

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.

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.

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.

Although this old ute had been recently serviced, the owner wanted to downsize to a smaller vehicle for retirement.

This Holden Commodore was gifted to the owner by their daughter. The car is in good condition, but the owner rarely drove it.

Although the owner had not driven this Toyota Yaris for 6 weeks, it was still driveable. As the car continued to collect dust and take up valuable garage space, the owner decided that they needed to get rid of the vehicle.

After sustaining body damage in a hit-and-run, the owner was not able to cover the out-of-pocket costs, so they had to sell the Toyota Yaris.

The Kawasaki motorcycle in question once belonged to the current owner's friend about 10 years ago. It was then given to the owner as a project to work on around 5 years ago. However, the friend had moved away in the meantime and the bike was left partially dismantled, as the owner had given up on rebuilding it.

Aside from gearbox issues, this Hyundai Accent sustained side door damage when the owner's home gate closed on it.

This Mazda 6 had a mechanically damaged clutch and multiple panel damage. Its interior had been worn-out. Burdened with the high repair costs for the clutch and body, the owner decided to sell it.

This Hyundai i20 has scratches, dents, and sun damage, mainly on the roof. Unfortunately, it no longer starts. The owner had spent more money than the car is worth to try to fix it, but to no avail. The mechanic said there was a lot of sludge in the engine and it wouldn't idle before it completely died. The vehicle still wouldn't work even after the owner tried to flush it twice.

The Toyota Hiace was to be retired since its owner was preparing for retirement.

This Audi's gearbox had issues. The owner decided that it was time to get a new car.

The mechanic stated that there was no compression, and it would cost too much to find the problem. Hence, the owner decided it wasn't worth the hassle to find out the issue, so they decided to sell it.

The driver was at fault in an accident but only had third-party insurance. Unable to afford the repair costs, they decided to sell their Nissan Dualis.

Although this old Suzuki Jimny was still driving, the owner decided it was time to let this car retire and upgrade to a new one.

This Mercedes Benz was still running but needed a new gearbox. The owner no longer wanted this vehicle and decided to sell it.

This Holden Cruze sustained body damage and its key had snapped but our tow drivers were able to transport this vehicle without any issues.

This Ford Territory still starts and runs, however, it failed the RWC on numerous things. Since the owner already had a new car and no longer used this one, they were looking to get rid of it as soon as possible.

This Volkswagen had mechanical issues and was sitting in the driveway for several months. The owner wanted to get rid of the old car quickly since they had gotten a new vehicle.

This Subaru Liberty had some minor cosmetic damage, split bushes, a leaking cam seal, and a leaking shock absorber. Despite these issues, the owner chose not to fix them. They decided it wasn't worth the cost and effort, so they sold the vehicle as-is to 1800 Salvage.

A new engine was needed in this Subaru Tribeca. The owner didn't think it was worthwhile to replace its engine, so they decided to sell it to 1800 Salvage.

This Mitsubishi Lancer had mechanical failure and dead battery. After the mechanics had advised the repair costs would outweigh its value, the owner decided to dispose of this car.

This abandoned car project was sold to 1800 Salvage when the owner was too busy to continue working on it.

The car was running, but the mechanic said there was a problem of water leakage into the motor, and that it had been damaged beyond repair. Given the age of the vehicle, its owner has decided to sell their Subaru Forester and purchase a new one instead, as it would be less of a hassle.

This Hyundai Getz had a few mechanical issues. The owner didn't think it was worthwhile to repair as the car was old.

The owner of a Honda CR-V decided to get rid of the car due to a multitude of problems, despite the fact that the car was still running. The repair costs were expected to be higher than the vehicle's market value, making it easier to dispose of the car and forget about all the issues.

This Honda Civic had some minor scratches and dents. While there were no mechanical issues, the owner simply wanted to get rid of this one and upgrade to a new car.

There was nothing with the motorbike. The owner simply wanted to upgrade to a new car.

This Holden Barina required a replacement oil cooler. After considering whether to fix or sell the vehicle, the owner ultimately chose to dispose of it.

This BMW was still running, but it had an array of problems that would cost a fortune to repair. The owner simply wanted to get rid of it and move on with a new car.

This well-loved Hilux was sold to 1800 Salvage after the owner upgraded utes.

After receiveing a clean bill of health from the mechanics, this CX-5 still had an engine light on. Not wanting to investigate further, the car was sold to 1800 Salvage!

Persistent issues with the water pump and malfunctioning aircon wasn't worth the owners time to fix.

There were several cosmetic issues with this Getz, including damage to the front windshield, which wasn't worth the costs to repair.

No longer needed, this Astina was sitting around, unused for months. Tired of the eyesore, the owner sent an enquiry to our team.

After the owner had the transmission and battery replaced, oil was still leaking. Lacking the engery and time to get it towed and fixed, selling was the best solution.

This owner was looking for a 'no-fuss' deal for their Escape and found the service at 1800 Salvage was just what they were looking for!

Undiagnosed mechanical issues are never a quick and easy fix. When you need a car for work and don't have the time to repair, selling is a great option.

Queensland is known for its heat but this transmission was constantly overheating and the vehicle became unreliable.

This Skoda was written off due to damage sustained to the front passenger side. Wanting the car gone, we were able to provide a quick and seamless sale.

After some great memories and several outback trips, this CX-5 suffered from engine failure.

Multiple mechanical issues were identified at the mechanics, leaving the owner shocked by the repair cost. After considering their options, selling was the economical choice for them.

In great condition with low kms, this Swift had been passed down through the family over the years. Unfortunately once the rego lapsed, the roadworthy costs weren't justifiable.

Being a 2000 model, the owner was ready to upgrade cars.

Noone likes it when their car breaksdown! Turns out it was one too many unschedled pitstops for this Mazda.