Hi folks,
I have a Nissan X-Trail 2003 in Victoria, It is in a good working condition though it has run 198 KMs.
We are currently in VIC but planning to move to NSW shortly.
As I am not really sure yet whether we would need this car - so, I took it to MyCar for a RoadWorthy Certificate so that I can sell it before our move from VIC to NSW.
MyCar inspected and gave me a list of fixes that would cost me almost $4000 and the fixes are for -
(1) rear differential bushes worn
(2) front lower control arm bushes worn
(3) front wipers
(4) right rear trailing arm bent
(5) wheel alignment
(6) drive belt worn.
The $4k bill is high considering the age of the car - although it is running well, I have done a few things to it too, e.g., brand new tyres, etc. If we relocate with this car to NSW, I will still have to pay perhaps a similar price before the car can be registered in NSW.
If I do the fixes in VIC paying $4K and try to sell the car in VIC - I doubt I would get more than a mere $1000 or so from the sale (after deducting the cost for the fixes).
Now, I am not sure what other options I have, if any, and how beneficial those options would be!
Wonder if you have any advice?
Shop around to see if anyone offers a better price for the fixes.
You could get a roadworthy from a more dodgy person (a roadworthy guy from facebook marketplace for example) and sell the car, be honest to any buyers of the issues.
When I've got a roadworthy done from a guy who came to my house, he didnt look under the car or anything.