I've been looking at used cars and a 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer with odo 57,000 km for $11,600 seems like a good deal.
However, a PPSR shows it's previously been a repairable write-off.
Refer to Jurisdiction, SA, ** Jan 2024, Inspected
Refer to Jurisdiction, SA, ** Oct 2023, Repairable Write-off
The owner claims it was a collision to the rear right of the car.
The car is currently registered.
Should I avoid buying this?
but I’m not your dad
Aha! And how, exactly, do we know this?
iforgotmychildren
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shooting blanks?
FIRSTLY
What does repairable write-off mean?
It means it costs more to repair the car than its insured value.
So its probably been repaired by a dodgy panel beater doing a cheap, dodgy job.
SECONDLY
Used car value for a typical 2014 Lancer with low kms according to RedBook is around the asking price anyway.
And thats for a car that doesnt have the very serious problem of having been in a serious accident and also being forever marked as a repairable write off.
https://www.redbook.com.au/cars/details/2014-mitsubishi-lanc…
I think that says it all.
Hi I’m not OP
Yes and you said to avoid it.
Im backing you up
OK?
Doesn't 'repairable write-off' mean 'it costs moreless to repair the car than its insured value'
In a sense true, it means that to the insurance company its wasnt worth repairing.
They have different costs plus they may have to guarantee repairs for "life" depending on policy docs. Then there could be costs like replacement car while its being repaired, and they may need to use new OEM parts not OEM "quality" parts or secondhand (again based on policy)
NGL
That sounds like terrible value for money for a 10 year old car that's been in a crash.
Personally I wouldn't touch a repairable Write-off or car without a service record.
It’ll be harder to sell in the future.
Questions to ask before you go ahead:
How does the price compare to others that don’t have the repairable write off looming over them? It should be like 20% cheaper than comparable.
Will insurance be an issue?
Is it possible to get pictures to see what the damage was?
Is the owner that crashed it selling it or some dodgy reseller that’s slapped on some big and pint and flipping it? The fact it’s only just been repaired (Jan 24) indicates it could be a flipper.
Kms are low for its age. Could be wound back also.
WOVR. Yuck.
Which bit do you think is a good deal? The kms? The year? The price?
Mainly the kms. The price is in the redbook price guide range. I've only been seeing prices round 13-14k for similar cars.
I'd trust a car with double the kms and full service history and no WOVR over this.
I forgot to mention it does have a full service history.
Quadruple Ks even.
NO
There will be write off repair report for the new road worthy.
Request that.
Write offs have a write off report showing the damage.
When the written off car is repaired and to reregistered the repaired car goes to a write off "specialist " to check that the car is fixed. Thatincludes details of the parts used to repair the car i.e. receipts are required to prove that the parts are not from a stolen car.
Anyway, there will be a report that show why the vehicle was written off and also a report of what was done to make the car reregisterable.
Absolutely not.
if it works why not? Some fk will bang up your car either way.
If you have to ask, don't do it!
These cars were 20k new.
Too expensive for a car thats been in a smash.
I'll probably wait to see if there's any other deals.
Thanks for the comments.
You can do a ppsr to get the exact details of the crash. If it were me, no way if pay that much for a written off 10 year old lancer. Should be $5k.
I did a ppsr, that how I found out. It only said refer to jurisdiction.
Did you find out from ppsr first or did the owner tell you first about the repairable write-off?
Owner did not say anything, found out with PPSR.
Then avoid. Maybe if they’re up front about it. But if they are hiding that, what else are they hiding.
Crashed cars are never the same. Loose bolts, panel gaps, leaks, etc.
Did the seller mention it in the ad? If not, you know they're dodgey.
I paid 6700 for my 2010 write off in 2018.
offer them half what they are asking (pending your inspections+) and be prepared to walkaway
there can be 'some' value to buying a WOVR car but not at anywhere near retail prices
Good luck with this strategy, it’s a dealer of sorts (repaired in 3 months) so they will just wait for the next dumb ass to pay, remember they didn’t say that it was a write-off, the OP did a search, and many don’t do that when they buy.
I had a young guy buy my car without doing a check. As a father, I advised him to do so, (of course no one does this if the car wouldn’t pass would they).
I’d skip it just on the issue with any car thats had major panel work. It’s never the same, (eg rust prevention) although it’s 10 years on, so probably by the time it rusts it’s dead anyway. it’s a Mitisi not a Toyota.
I’d personally avoid but I’m not your dad so do what you want… you are strong, you are fierce, you are brave, you are beautiful.