Terms and Conditions for A1 Wreckers – Cash for Cars Service

Welcome to A1 Wreckers, your trusted Cash for Cars service provider in Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, and allover Queensland. By using our website or accepting our offer to buy your car, you agree to follow these Terms and Conditions.

Please read these terms carefully. If you don’t agree with them, please don’t use our services or website. We may update these terms from time to time, so please check this page regularly.

Company Details:

  • Registered Business Name: A1 CARS & 4WD WRECKERS PTY LTD
  • ABN: 99604685903
  • Phone:07 3205 1521

2. Acceptance of Terms

By using our website or services, including requesting a quote or selling your vehicle, you confirm that you’ve read and agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you’re doing this on behalf of an organisation, you must have the authority to agree to these terms on their behalf.

3. Our Services

A1 Wreckers offers:

  • Cash for Cars: We buy all types of vehicles – running or not, damaged, or unwanted.
  • Free Car Removal: We provide free removal for cars sold to us.
  • Vehicle Recycling: We safely recycle and dispose of vehicles in an environmentally-friendly way.
  • Used Car Parts: We sell quality used parts from wrecked cars.

4. Selling Your Vehicle to Us

To sell your car to A1 Wreckers, you need to meet these basic requirements:

  1. Ownership: You must be the legal owner of the car or have permission to sell it (e.g. if it’s under finance, you’ll need to settle the finance or get approval from the finance company).
  2. Car Condition: We buy all cars, no matter their condition (damaged, old, scrap, or working).
  3. Legal Requirements: The car must not be stolen, and you must have clear title and registration (unless we agree otherwise).

5. How We Make an Offer

  • Valuation: Our offer is based on factors like your car’s make, model, year, condition, and market demand.
  • Offer Validity: The cash offer we give you is usually valid for 24 hours. If the car’s condition is different from what was described, the offer may change.
  • Final Offer: We’ll confirm the final offer once we’ve inspected the car. At this point, the offer could be higher or lower than the original quote.
  • Payment: Payment is made by bank transfer when we collect the car. The full agreed amount will be paid after you sign over the car’s ownership.

6. Car Pickup and Removal

  • Free Pickup: We provide free towing of your car within the Queensland. If the car is far from our usual service area, we may charge a small fee, which we’ll tell you about beforehand.
  • Scheduled Pickup: Once you accept our offer, we’ll arrange a pickup time. You need to make sure the car is accessible when we arrive.
  • Condition of the Car: Please remove all personal items from the car before we pick it up. A1 Wreckers isn’t responsible for any belongings left in the car.
  • Transfer of Ownership: When we collect the car, you’ll need to provide proof of ownership (like the registration papers) and sign documents transferring ownership to us.

7. Payment for Your Car

  • How We Pay: We’ll pay you by bank transfer when we pick up your car.
  • No Hidden Fees: The price we agree on is the amount you’ll receive – there are no hidden fees or extra charges.

8. Your Responsibilities

When you sell a car to A1 Wreckers, you’re confirming that:

  1. You Own the Car: You’re the legal owner, or you have permission to sell it.
  2. Clear Title: The car has no outstanding debts or claims against it, unless you’ve told us about them.
  3. Honesty: All information you provide about the car is true and accurate.

9. Our Liability

A1 Wreckers is not responsible for:

  • Condition of the Car: We’re not liable for any damage or issues with the car that weren’t disclosed at the time of sale.
  • Personal Items: We’re not responsible for any personal belongings left in the car after it’s picked up.
  • Insurance: Once we take ownership of the car, you’re responsible for cancelling your car insurance.

10. Privacy and Data Protection

We take your privacy seriously. Any personal information you give us, such as your name, address, and car details, will be kept secure and used only for processing your sale.

For more details, check our Privacy Policy.

11. Cancelling Your Sale

  • Cancellation: If you change your mind, you can cancel the sale up to 24 hours before the scheduled pickup time. If you cancel after this, we may charge a small cancellation fee.
  • Breach of Terms: If you provide false information or try to sell us a car that you don’t own, we can cancel the sale and withhold payment.

12. Disputes

If there’s a disagreement about your transaction, we encourage you to contact us directly so we can resolve it.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, with the date of the latest update noted. By continuing to use our services, you agree to the updated terms.