Repairable Write Off

[mas2]

Am looking at buying a repairable write off and thought I would ask the brains trust their thoughts for what this means.
I think the top one is mechanical engine no start and the bottom one is battery but have no idea on the middle?
The car was a stolen recovered car so I assume the top one is due to not having the keys.
Thoughts?

 

[Tubbsy]

Looks to be running low on cow foam.

 

[mas2]

Looks to be running low on cow foam.

lol yeh thats what I got

 

[Flow-Rider]

Sounds like a lucky dip which isn't good odds with the amount of information you have. A security module and key depending on the car could cost upwards of 10K, and depending on what needs to be done. The engine not running, could be an endless amount of issues, did they rev it until the crank snapped in half or did it end up underwater? Your guess is as good as mine.

 

[Dales Cannon]

Sounds like a lucky dip which isn't good odds with the amount of information you have. A security module and key depending on the car could cost upwards of 10K, and depending on what needs to be done. The engine not running, could be an endless amount of issues, did they rev it until the crank snapped in half or did it end up underwater? Your guess is as good as mine.

Yep, don't.

 

[ozzybmx]

Watch the insurance clauses, faark I've spent so many hours getting my two insured correctly with their own policies and doing it all above board. Click previous damage and it's a phone call.

 

[Minlak]

It’s a drama - it’s only worth it if it’s practically free - depending on the state your in you may not Ben be able to do it anymore - then insurance going forward is a drama as mentioned -

 

[mas2]

Sounds like a lucky dip

So you're saying the only way to find out if I'm lucky is to get it?

 

[mas2]

Maybe I need a pharmacist to transcribe it.

 

[Flow-Rider]

So you're saying the only way to find out if I'm lucky is to get it?

You really aren't going to know the extent of the problems until the car is in your hands.

Many people dispose of cars like this at auctions because they're a big headache to repair and they're not viable to repair.
You can't hear the motor run, you can't drive the car, alarm bells ringing already.

 

[oldcorollas]

Don't most kids steal the keys first these days? (May not have them now)

Motor/could be farked.
suspension could be farked if jumped over speed humps/roundabouts


But if you can fix cheap and will run it into the ground.. might get lucky
Link to car?

 

[oldcorollas]

Nsw and vic can be strict on the methods used to repair...
Qld may be more lax?

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www.vicroads.vic.gov.au

Nope, QLD now needs proper receipts for all parts used, to identify they came from legit vehicles..

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"Vehicle repairs and documentation requirements"

 

[Flow-Rider]

Don't most kids steal the keys first these days? (May not have them now)

Motor/could be farked.
suspension could be farked if jumped over speed humps/roundabouts


But if you can fix cheap and will run it into the ground.. might get lucky
Link to car?

Possibly repoed and they won't hand the keys over.

In a workshop I worked at we had a blown up RB26dett GTR skyline that was stolen by young kids and it sat there for about 10 years due to an insurance dispute.

The story was that the kids couldn't drive a manual so they held it flat stick in 2nd gear while getting chased by the police until the crank split in half. Something to do with the engine harmonics while they bounced off the rev limiter. The owner lost against the insurance company and then went to retrieve the car and the workshop wouldn't hand it back to them because no one would pay for storage costs. At the time the holding costs nearly exceeded the value of the car.

 

[mas2]

This is the car:

2017 Subaru Levorg - Pickles

CP: 09/2017,Subaru,Levorg,Wagon,Automatic,4 Cyl,Petrol,Odometer not visible,Colour: Grey,Rego. No: NP(MPW213), Unregistered QLD,VIN: JF1VMGK85JG006292,Sold w...

www.pickles.com.au

Did the check and all it says is light damage all over. Doesn't say anything about mechanical issues.

 

[beeb]

Weird that it has "Vehicle gone off road" written on the bonnet in paint pen. Wonder if it's been jumped off-road and the monocoque/chassis has been twisted given the listing says "Incident type: Impact" and "Impact Damaged Vehicle" in the damage description. Can you still eyeball cars on-site at Pickles? From memory you used to be allowed to visually inspect, and start/stop the engine - just not select gears/drive it, etc.

 

[oldcorollas]

door previously repaired or?/ how do you do that?

hopefully doesn't need windscreen... but do wonder what is in the "sharps/Biohazard" sticker... needles?

Other than that.. and the fingerprint dust.... same damage as any hire car?
Nice cars though

Please Note: This description indicates the motor vehicle has a body appraisal based purely on an external walk around. Without limiting the generality of this disclaimer, there may be other damage including rust that is unsighted, mechanical and/or electrical issues, or missing parts, that will not be contained in the description and it remains the buyer's responsibility to make enquiries and be satisfied with the condition and state of repair.

 

[Dales Cannon]

If the bidding gets to $11.50 pull out of the auction.

 

[mas2]

Weird that it has "Vehicle gone off road" written on the bonnet in paint pen. Wonder if it's been jumped off-road and the monocoque/chassis has been twisted given the listing says "Incident type: Impact" and "Impact Damaged Vehicle" in the damage description. Can you still eyeball cars on-site at Pickles? From memory you used to be allowed to visually inspect, and start/stop the engine - just not select gears/drive it, etc.

It says can't view it.
This is the damage listed on wovr

 

[mas2]

door previously repaired or?/ how do you do that?
hopefully doesn't need windscreen... but do wonder what is in the "sharps/Biohazard" sticker... needles?

Other than that.. and the fingerprint dust.... same damage as any hire car?
Nice cars though

Please Note: This description indicates the motor vehicle has a body appraisal based purely on an external walk around. Without limiting the generality of this disclaimer, there may be other damage including rust that is unsighted, mechanical and/or electrical issues, or missing parts, that will not be contained in the description and it remains the buyer's responsibility to make enquiries and be satisfied with the condition and state of repair.

Yes all those things add to the mystery.

 

[Mattyp]

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