Cash For Written-Off Cars Brisbane
A written-off car is not the dead end it sounds like. Cash Your Car buys written-off cars across Brisbane for cash, both statutory and repairable write-offs, tows them free, and pays you on the spot. We also handle the Queensland paperwork side, so you are not left working out the register and disclosure rules on your own.
Selling a written-off car in Queensland
The quick answer: yes, you can sell a written-off car, and what you can do with it depends on how it was classified. In Queensland, written-off vehicles are recorded on the Written-Off Vehicle Register, which is maintained by the Department of Transport and Main Roads. There are two categories, and the difference matters for value and for what happens next.
Call 0403 522 042 or use the quote form for an offer on your written-off car.
Statutory versus repairable write-off
Statutory write-off. The car is too badly damaged to be safely repaired and returned to the road. Its VIN is recorded on the register, and it cannot be re-registered in Queensland or anywhere in Australia, even if someone repaired it. A statutory write-off can only be sold for parts or scrap, which is exactly the kind of car we buy and dismantle.
Repairable write-off. The car was declared a total loss on economic grounds, meaning the repair bill was more than the car was worth, but it could in theory be rebuilt. To return to the road it must pass a Written-Off Vehicle Inspection and hold a safety certificate before it can be re-registered. A repairable write-off holds extra value as a rebuild project or as a donor car for the same make and model.
We buy both. Which one you have simply changes how we value the car and what it goes on to become.
What a written-off car is worth
A statutory write-off is worth its salvageable parts and its scrap metal. A repairable write-off is usually worth more, because it can be rebuilt or stripped as a matched donor for other cars, and buyers of that make and model actively want its parts. Newer and common models are worth the most, because demand for their components is high. Tell us the make, model, year and the write-off type, and we will give you a firm figure.
Your obligations when selling a write-off
There are a couple of Queensland rules worth knowing, and we will walk you through them.
Disclosure. If you sell a car that is on the Written-Off Vehicle Register, you are required to disclose that status. Failing to disclose can expose you to action under Queensland consumer law. Selling to a licensed buyer like us keeps this straightforward, because the car is going for salvage rather than back onto the market.
Number plates. In Queensland the plates belong to you, not the car. Remove them before the car is towed, then return them to TMR or transfer them to another vehicle you own.
Ending your liability. A licensed buyer can lodge the disposal notice with TMR, which takes the car out of your name so you are no longer liable for anything tied to the plate. We take care of our side of this.
Why sell your written-off car to Cash Your Car
We buy both categories. Statutory or repairable, we make an offer and handle it correctly.
No inspections or reports needed from you. You do not need a repair quote, an engineer’s report, or a WOVI to sell the car to us.
Free removal across Brisbane. Running or not, we tow it at no cost.
Cash on the spot. Paid when we collect, not weeks into a process.
Paperwork handled. We lodge the disposal side with TMR and guide you on plates and rego.
How it works
- Tell us about the car. Make, model, year, the damage, and the write-off category if you know it.
- Get your offer. A firm cash figure based on the category and salvage value.
- We tow and pay. Free pickup across Brisbane, cash on the spot, paperwork sorted.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sell a statutory write-off?
Yes, but only for parts or scrap. A statutory write-off cannot be re-registered for road use anywhere in Australia. We buy them for dismantling and recycling.
Can I sell a repairable write-off?
Yes. A repairable write-off can be sold as-is. It can only return to the road after passing a Written-Off Vehicle Inspection and getting a safety certificate, but you can sell it to us without doing any of that.
Do I have to disclose that the car is written off?
Yes. Queensland rules require you to disclose a car’s Written-Off Vehicle Register status when selling. Selling to a licensed salvage buyer keeps this simple.
Do I still own my car if the insurer wrote it off?
Usually the insurer keeps a car it has paid out on. If they have handed it back to you, you can sell it. Check this before you sell.
How much is a written-off car worth?
A statutory write-off is worth parts and scrap value. A repairable write-off is usually worth more thanks to its rebuild and donor value. Call for a firm figure.
Do I need a WOVI or an engineer’s report to sell to you?
No. Those are only needed if a repairable write-off is being returned to the road. To sell to us, you need neither.
What do I do with the number plates?
Remove them before the tow. In Queensland the plates are yours, so return them to TMR or transfer them.
Do you handle the TMR paperwork?
We lodge the disposal side and guide you through cancelling rego and any refund. We make the process clear.
Sell your written-off car today
Call 0403 522 042 or use the quote form. Cash for statutory and repairable write-offs in Brisbane, free removal, paid on the spot, and the Queensland paperwork handled.