Cars are no longer just a symbol of wealth and luxury style, as they have become a necessity in life. Whether for grocery shopping or meeting with friends at a café, a vehicle is a faster and a more convenient mode of transport.

1. Top 3 Factors to Consider
When Buying a Salvage
Vehicle

2. Cars are no longer just a symbol of wealth and luxury style, as they have
become a necessity in life. Whether for grocery shopping or meeting with
friends at a café, a vehicle is a faster and a more convenient mode of
transport.
Though a vehicle is an important thing to buy, not all people can purchase a
brand new one. This is the reason more and more Australians are
considering buying a salvage vehicle, and auctions are a great place to find a
good one. The key to a successful purchase is finding the right balance of
risk and value.
Though buying a vehicle
damaged by flood or collision
is a great option, it also has
its fair share of
disadvantages. This is why
every buyer should know the
top three factors before
taking a gamble.
Price
Is the price right? Just because the price given is low does not necessarily
mean a buyer gets the best value. Every car buyer should make sure that
the cost of the vehicle is not higher than it should be. As a salvage vehicle
with a clean title needs to be repaired first, people should also consider the
potential expenses required to make an older car look like new. Why buy a
used car that’s worth $2,000 when a buyer needs to spend $5,000 in
repairs.
Purchase Details
When buying at an auction, people must think about the registration, make,
model and the applicable fees associated with the purchase.

3. Damage
In Australia, it is against the law to drive a salvaged vehicle (has
deteriorated or several structural damage) unless it is going for repairs.
Learning the exact damage of a vehicle
is important. As fire and flood salvages
are tricky, a buyer should have a
thorough inspection to know if the car is
working or not. Auctioneers suggest
checking the car’s frame for cracks and
possible metal fatigue. In addition,
Buying a salvage vehicle means dealing
with a damaged good. This is the
reason no one can afford to ignore
using extreme caution. A buyer should not just decide by price alone, but
also the looks.
Resources:
https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/transport-travel-and-
motoring/motoring/vehicles-and-registration/vehicle-types-and-
specifications/written-off-vehicles
http://www.pickles.com.au/cars
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2012/12/why-buy-used/index.htm