Mount Gravatt has Griffith University's Nathan campus close by, and that shapes the kind of cars that go through the suburb. Older, cheaper cars, first cars, and cars bought to get through a degree are common. They tend to reach the same point eventually: the study is finished, the car has failed an inspection, or it costs more to keep than it is worth.
If that is your situation, this is what to know.
Selling a first or older car
Older cars are worth more than people expect, and less than they hope. The offer comes down to make and model, condition, what still works, and the weight of the vehicle. A car that is cheap to buy new-to-you is often still worth something for its parts.
Don't write it off as worthless before you ask. A free offer costs nothing.
When the car has failed an inspection
This is the most common reason a cheap car becomes a problem. You get a repair quote, and the number is higher than the car is worth.
Before paying for repairs, find out what the car is worth as it stands. Our guide on whether you need a roadworthy certificate to sell your car in Queensland explains when a certificate is required, and when it isn't. If the car is going to a buyer who isn't putting it back on the road, you may not need one at all.
Leaving Brisbane
If you're finishing a course and moving interstate or overseas, timing matters. Tell us the date you need the car gone and we'll tell you honestly whether we can meet it. A car that is sold and collected a week before you leave is far less stressful than one you're still trying to place at the airport.
What you'll need
- Photo identification
- Proof of ownership, such as your registration papers
- The number plates, if registration is current. If you're leaving, it is worth returning them and claiming back any registration owing. Our guide to returning plates and claiming a rego refund explains how.
Cars that don't run
A car that won't start, has failed its brakes or has been parked for months is fine. We collect from where it sits, and the removal is free.
Where we cover
Mount Gravatt is part of our South Brisbane service area, which lists the southside suburbs we collect from.
Call 0405 294 555 or send photos through WhatsApp for a free, no-obligation offer. Towing is included at no charge, and payment is made on collection.