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Getting rid of old car

  • 12-02-2021 10:50pm
    #1
    The_B_Man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,893 ✭✭✭


    I have a 06 Focus saloon.
    I got a new car recently so need to get rid of the Focus.
    Its mechanically sound, 130k kms on the clock, taxed til September (€385/yr), but the boot is letting rain in, and now there's mould under the boot carpet, and I can see some starting in the main cabin.

    So basically the car is mechanically sound, but the leak needs to be fixed.

    Is it worth trying to sell, or should I just scrap it? I know someone who donated their old car to the local fire station to practice the Jaws of Life on, so I might just do that.


Comments

  • #2
    TallGlass2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 685 ✭✭✭TallGlass2


    Easily sell it been honest.


  • #3
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,363 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    If it has a decent bit of NCT left on it and it has 6 months tax on it then it must still be worth at least worth €750 imo even with the leaking boot. If you bring it to a scrap yard they will give you around €80 quid for it, you will only be able to claim 3 months of the remaining tax back if you scrap it. I'd stick it on donedeal @ 975 to start with and see how you get on. Be honest in the advert about the boot leak.


  • #4
    FileNotFound
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,004 ✭✭✭FileNotFound


    Throw it on adverts, someone will take it.


  • #5
    endacl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,412 ✭✭✭✭endacl


    You’ll sell pretty much any car to the ‘bittataxannabittaNCT’ crowd.


  • #6
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 84,761 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
    M


    Whatever you do don't hand it over to some randomer without it being either officially scrapped or officially transferred ownership to, otherwise you will have no end to it and fines associated with it.


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  • #7
    darragh o meara
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,237 ✭✭✭darragh o meara


    Leak is most likely coming from rear light cluster. Seen a few of these leak there and it’s an easy enough fix.

    As said above, stick it up for sale and be upfront about the leak. Someone could be stuck for a cheap car to keep them going and this might suit nicely.


  • #8
    The_B_Man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,893 ✭✭✭The_B_Man


    Forgot to say, NCT goes to January. I think the covid extension is 3 months, so it's got until April. Is that right?
    Not arsed putting it through, even though I know it'll pass. Never failed yet anyway.


  • #9
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,363 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Yes, if it was due in January then it gets extended until April. Taking the short test into account, I'd probably ask €500 and take the nearest offer. If you scrap it the most you would get is around €80/€90 from a scrap yard plus whatever motor tax refund you are due(there needs to be at least 3 months tax on it to get a refund).

    Expect to get plenty of low ball offers and swaps though.


  • #10
    Buffman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,875 ✭✭✭Buffman


    7 months tax and 2 months NCT, you'll have no bother selling that for a few 100. Put an ad on adverts and post it here in the for sale thread.

    FYI, if you move to a 'smart' meter electricity plan, you CAN'T move back to a non-smart plan.

    You don't have to take a 'smart' meter if you don't want one, opt-out is available.

    Buy drinks in 3L or bigger plastic bottles or glass bottles or cartons to avoid the DRS fee.



  • #11
    Gael23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,127 ✭✭✭✭Gael23


    Put it on Donedeal for €500


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  • #12
    AMKC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,849 ✭✭✭✭AMKC
    Ms


    The_B_Man wrote: »
    I have a 06 Focus saloon.
    I got a new car recently so need to get rid of the Focus.
    Its mechanically sound, 130k kms on the clock, taxed til September (€385/yr), but the boot is letting rain in, and now there's mould under the boot carpet, and I can see some starting in the main cabin.

    So basically the car is mechanically sound, but the leak needs to be fixed.

    Is it worth trying to sell, or should I just scrap it? I know someone who donated their old car to the local fire station to practice the Jaws of Life on, so I might just do that.
    There is a thread here for cars €500 and below. Post it in there.

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057975838&page=41

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