How to Sell My Car with No RWC [VIC] ?

AmaKTzon on 12/07/2021 - 12:09
Last edited 12/07/2021 - 12:28 by 1 other user

Hi

I'm looking to sell my 16 years old (~200k km) automatic small car on FB marketplace for a few grands without RWC. It is currently registered till next year. I'm not getting RWC for it because I feel that might cause me quite a bit of money and a lot of time. I'm hoping to take down the plate prior to the sales.

Since it's been listed a couple days back 100+ people had expressed interest. Many of those have asked to sell it with the plate and also everyone seems like rushing for a sales which annoys me (RED FLAG/SCAMMER).

How should I go about it? Everyone seems to be wanting to strike a deal with me. I'm really cbf filtering the people with lots of bs.

Appreciating your thought!!!!!

Automotive

Comments

  • Muzeeb on 12/07/2021 - 12:18
    +12
    • Sell car.
    • Remove number plates.
    • Claim back unused rego.
    • Tell new owners to tow it or get a permit.
    • Accept cash only.
    • Chill.
    • Euphemistic on 12/07/2021 - 12:23
      -6

      Option 2:
      Sell car with rego, no RWC
      Tell buyer ‘no returns, get your own RWC
      Accept cash only
      Submit notice of disposal/rego transfer immediately.
      Block buyer from contact.
      Chill.

      • Muzeeb on 12/07/2021 - 12:26
        +14

        In VIC that is technically illegal (unless exempt) but unfortunately happens all to often.

        • nascar77 on 13/07/2021 - 10:20

          Manheim Auction sales in VIC are without RWC but with rego, Auction sales are exempt?

          • Muzeeb on 13/07/2021 - 10:40

            @nascar77: The new owner will need to provide a RWC within 14 days in order to transfer the vehicle to their name else the registration will be suspended.

            Another risk with buying at auction.

      • Euphemistic on 12/07/2021 - 12:26

        My bad. Can’t sell with rego and no RWC in Victoria. You’ll have to hand the plates in.

        Note: always get the buyers details for the transfer regardless if you are selling without plates or not.

    • ATTS on 12/07/2021 - 14:05

      when selling a car privately can you then claim back unused rego, greenslip and insurance?

      • GG57 on 12/07/2021 - 14:29

        I think others have already clarified that, in Victoria, you can sell a car unregistered.
        On return of the registration plates to VicRoads, a partial refund of the outstanding registration fee is provided.
        The seller can also cancel their insurance cover and could get a refund (depends how they are paying).

  • khelddar on 12/07/2021 - 12:23
    +3

    If you want to stick to your price then wade through the offers, with or without a RWC there will be tyre kickers

    Otherwise take it to a wreckers, don't get the full value but may save you a lot of time

  • GG57 on 12/07/2021 - 13:11
    +1

    You will get time-wasters regardless.
    Just stick with selling without registration, as is-where is.
    If no-one takes it, try the wreckers.

  • pndl on 12/07/2021 - 13:21
    +1

    If you want to get the best price then you got to take the time to negotiate with all the buyers.
    If you don't have time, sell it to a dealer who will deal with buyers. But you won't get the best price.

    • AmaKTzon on 12/07/2021 - 14:26

      everyone is just asking for the my address and would like to take a look today! I don't have time to entertain them one by one.. Any ways to better filter them out?

      • Muzeeb on 12/07/2021 - 14:35

        Not really. You are selling something that is in high demand. You either deal with it or just trade it in and take the financial hit. You can't have it both ways.

        • AmaKTzon on 12/07/2021 - 14:48

          I'm just worried that some scammers might pop up and try to ripe me off. Any red flags to look out for during the inspectation?

          • Muzeeb on 12/07/2021 - 14:54
            +3

            @AmaKTzon:

            • Don't let them test drive without you in the car and confirming they have a valid driver's licence.

            • Stick to your price if you're having heaps of interest.

            • Don't let them take the car with the plates on

            • Accept cash only

            I feel you are making this harder than it needs to be. Be firm. Be fair. Don't be a walkover. It takes time and effort to sell a car.

  • pegaxs on 12/07/2021 - 13:39

    Just put it in the ad in uppercase and bold "SOLD UNREGISTERED AND NO RWC" and block any user that asks "does it come with RWC/Rego". Don't even entertain them.

    • AmaKTzon on 12/07/2021 - 13:42

      Agree! It is becoming such a time-sucking process!

      • pegaxs on 12/07/2021 - 16:32
        +1

        If the are not smart enough to read the add and see that, then they are not worth dealing with. People who cant/don't read for sale ads are always the ones that cause headaches. I find this way as a good filter for weeding out the tyre kickers and time wasters.

  • Presence on 12/07/2021 - 13:44
    +1

    Make sure you get a written receipt when you sell it. Very unlikely but if it was used in a crime and dumped then it will lead to you. They obviously won't be getting speeding fines in your name as you'll remove the plates.

    • pegaxs on 12/07/2021 - 16:35
      +1

      The receipt is very important. I am shocked at the number of people that don't offer or don't ask for one when buying or selling. Hell, I even take my own when buying vehicles privately, that way you will always be covered.

      Like Judge Judy says; "If all you have is toilet paper and a crayon, use it to make a receipt."

  • GG57 on 12/07/2021 - 13:45

    You could also explore the car auctions; I think some give online valuations to give you an idea of the price, but it might not be too much over the wreckers' offers.

  • Kelsy on 12/07/2021 - 14:56

    No RWC? Just sell it on Grays online otherwise based on your description, 16yo, 200k km, might be better off wrecking the car.

    • Muzeeb on 12/07/2021 - 14:58

      Depends on make and model.

      A 16yo falcon or commodore or Camry with 200k kms and reasonable upkeep history has plenty of life left.

    • Euphemistic on 12/07/2021 - 18:33

      Lately I’ve been looking at cars for a new driver around $3k. There are dozens of them that old with 250k+ km. They keep turning over. Now that doesn’t mean they sell for what they are listed for, but they do sell. Many mechanically minded people are willing to buy a cheap old car, even with issues because they know they can fix for cheap.

      Wrecking it might get you a few more dollars but you’ll end up spending months dealing with low ballers while the slowly disappearing car rusts in the front yard. Selling a running vehicle to a wrecker will get you probably 10% of the value.

      If before ‘$3k vehicle is a death trap for a newbie’. IMO the only safety items that are not negotiable are a couple of airbags and ABS.

  • hellobargain21 on 12/07/2021 - 15:36

    I think its more attractive to sell the car with the rego. That way the buyer only needs to supply their own RWC and complete transfer. If sold with no rego, the buyer will need to register the car and also bring the car into VICROADS for physical inspection and supply roadworthy certificate as well.

    • GG57 on 12/07/2021 - 15:49
      +1

      Except the seller doesn't want to incur the costs associated with getting a RWC (including maybe the additional costs to fix things, to get a RWC).
      In Victoria, if you’re selling a vehicle privately you need:
      - a roadworthy certificate (unless exempt) issued within 30 days before the date of sale
      - a vehicle transfer form
      - a copy of the registration certificate/renewal notice (to prove the right to transfer) or a myVicRoads account showing the vehicle in your holdings.

    • Muzeeb on 12/07/2021 - 15:59

      Op is in vic

    • AmaKTzon on 12/07/2021 - 16:24

      how can they get the rwc for the car when I have not transferred the title to them?

      • hellobargain21 on 12/07/2021 - 16:30

        Technically illegal, but quite common for buyers to sign the transfer papers and leave the RWC part blank (as they will complete and fill out themselves, as they will organize it). A lot of cars are actually sold on carsales where the seller, asks the buyer to supply their own rwc at a discount of course. I've bought and sold many cars in the past like this, And yes there is risk and requires mutual trust.

        • GG57 on 12/07/2021 - 16:45

          Too many risks in my opinion.

          • hellobargain21 on 12/07/2021 - 16:51

            @GG57: It's a very common practice tbh, it's a way to get the best price while not providing the RWC yourself. Seems like OP wants the best of both worlds, so best options as you and others have suggested is just to sell it to a dealer or wrecker.

            • AmaKTzon on 12/07/2021 - 17:01
              +1

              @hellobargain21: cannot they just take the car and commit some crimes (but not transferring the title)? Sounds like the risk is on me.

  • bazingaa on 12/07/2021 - 15:47

    sell to a dealer ?

  • OzHunterNSW on 13/07/2021 - 12:04
    -3

    Contact local car wreckers

    • Euphemistic on 13/07/2021 - 12:12
      +1

      Only if you don’t value the car. If it runs and drives, but has minor issues it’ll be worth between 3 and 10 times what a wrecker would give you.

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