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  1. #1
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    Default Best way to dispose of a car

    I have a 2012 Ford Focus. It’s one of the 1600cc with auto gearbox that was subject to various systemic clutch and gearbox issues and class action suits here and in the US.

    Ford attempted to repair our car several times and seemed to get it largely right about 5 years ago. Recently, within days of needing renewal of registration the transmission gained some awful noises. I took it to the local specialists who advised not to repair it - saying it is a problematic repair that can be expensive and with uncertain results.

    I have another car, so decided not to repair it - thinking that by the time I renewed registration and fixed transmission it could be a case of throwing good money after bad. I think it could become one of those money and time pit things.

    Aside from the gearbox problem it’s actually quite a nice little car. Book value is 5-6k.

    Now I need to get rid of it. Can anyone advise me what to do with it. I’d like to get a little money back - it seems too good to consign to the wreckers (if you ignore the fact that it doesn’t go for a very good reason). Does any business buy such cars for whatever purpose?

    Cheers
    Arron
    Apologies for unnoticed autocomplete errors.

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    Gumtree maybe? Or carsales?
    May find a mechanic who is prepared to take a chance on repairs and make a dollar. Doubt you'll get anything like "book value".

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    these will take a car and use it for training

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    or someone like this will take a car as a donation

    https://www.kuc.org.au/get-involved/donate-your-car/


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    Is it well insured?
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    I had a neighbour who buried one to get rid of it.. 'clean fill' not quite...

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    Try finding a wholesaler close to you. eg Manhiem or Pickles. You may need to truck the vehicle to the site if it can not be driven.

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    A wrecker will likely give you the most coin for it. Anything else would simply be a donation...
    Ours is not to reason why.....only to point and giggle.

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