Used/preowned car

[Antonee]

Off track a bit, for those drivers with coe going to expire soon, do you remove and swap with others on the parts such as like tyres, accessories, headlight or even leather seats? I saw in some forum these ppl really go and trade or at least sell away those parts which are still new (good) to go.

Nabei like this also can earn.

Off track a bit, for those drivers with coe going to expire soon, do you remove and swap with others on the parts such as like tyres, accessories, headlight or even leather seats? I saw in some forum these ppl really go and trade or at least sell away those parts which are still new (good) to go.

Nabei like this also can earn.

To add on, some even sell their boot cardboard which cover the spare tyre and spanner potion. Duh..😒

[Hamburger]

i got better things to do....

[Jumpmanz]

STA and Viacom grading has gone down to a level that no one actually care or believe it

so, it's existence is still valid?

 

 

 

 

heard AA one is better but dont know how true.

 

[flashbang]

B is pretty bad. Was told not to accept other than A from STA.

 

My fren used to go DKC to zhng his rx8. Not sure if it is still around anot. You can try google the details.

Only new cars can get A from STA - <2-3 years old. For the rest B is pretty much the best grade.

Off track a bit, for those drivers with coe going to expire soon, do you remove and swap with others on the parts such as like tyres, accessories, headlight or even leather seats? I saw in some forum these ppl really go and trade or at least sell away those parts which are still new (good) to go.

Nabei like this also can earn.

 

To add on, some even sell their boot cardboard which cover the spare tyre and spanner potion. Duh..😒

 

If can sell for good money and somebody wants it, why not? Tyres x4, headlights, leather seats should be able to fetch $100 each, that's extra $300 for you to go down and meet the person. Labour is usually covered by the buyer.

[Volvobrick]

Off track a bit, for those drivers with coe going to expire soon, do you remove and swap with others on the parts such as like tyres, accessories, headlight or even leather seats? I saw in some forum these ppl really go and trade or at least sell away those parts which are still new (good) to go.

Nabei like this also can earn.

 

To add on, some even sell their boot cardboard which cover the spare tyre and spanner potion. Duh..😒

 

Yeap, I sold even car jack and spanners. Someone wanted to complete his tool kit set.

 

Think of it like organ transplant, "harvesting" various parts (now I read even the Xiao di di also can transplant) to keep other still-got-COE-life cars going, saving some $$ and saving the earth. Why not?

 

I have Volvo parts for swap/dekit, anyone interested? Car scrapping very soon!

 

 

 

[Metalslug2]

if u do that, like change the leather seats, wont the dealer reduce the offered price? how about sports rims to hubs?

[Antonee]

Only new cars can get A from STA - <2-3 years old. For the rest B is pretty much the best grade.

 

 

If can sell for good money and somebody wants it, why not? Tyres x4, headlights, leather seats should be able to fetch $100 each, that's extra $300 for you to go down and meet the person. Labour is usually covered by the buyer.

Thats good earnings. Then i wld like to trade off my hid lights, black leather seats with brown or fabric (if any) and my spanner tool kit. Stock speedometer bulbs (x7) , stock h4 bulb, 4x kumho tires and cabin cardboard. Pm me to discuss. Car is lancer 1.6m .

[Hamburger]

 

Yeap, I sold even car jack and spanners. Someone wanted to complete his tool kit set.

 

Think of it like organ transplant, "harvesting" various parts (now I read even the Xiao di di also can transplant) to keep other still-got-COE-life cars going, saving some $$ and saving the earth. Why not?

 

I have Volvo parts for swap/dekit, anyone interested? Car scrapping very soon!

 

 

 

 

suggest that you start a thread so many owners may to able to benefit from each others.

[Othello]

 

heard AA one is better but dont know how true.

 

 

confirm chop stamp. They note/jot down everything they see.

if u do that, like change the leather seats, wont the dealer reduce the offered price? how about sports rims to hubs?

 

Some don't really care. I changed out my HU and rims before handing over.

[Antonee]

My pengyou just spreaded my soon to be scrapped car and now all calls and whatsapp to me about the parts for swopping.

 

Now do I need to charge them and does my car value dropped with the swop?

[Volvobrick]

Scrap yard gives standard 80 dollars a car, whatever brand, condition. Unless youcan find an exporter willing to eat....

[Matrix0405]

Scrap yard gives standard 80 dollars a car, whatever brand, condition. Unless youcan find an exporter willing to eat....

 

 

If remove rear seats (for convert into sofa), would the scrap yard still give $80?

[recayong]

 

 

If remove rear seats (for convert into sofa), would the scrap yard still give $80?

They base on engine cap.

[Dragonl]

Bamms,

 

Was a roadworthiness test carried out by STA when the agent sent it for inspection. I believe most agent only test on package A. Here is the link to show 3 type of package from STA. http://www.stai.com.sg/service2.php. Basic comphrensive inspection only detect obvious flaw and physical defects. Seepages and leakages takes time to built up. If dealer has been diligent enough, most of this flaws will be touch up before the inspection. Seepages and leakages are detectable after a prolong period. Roadworthiness test will test the gearbox, steering rod, brake, radiator and engine of its conditions when on the road. In short, if it is safe enough to drive the car. Like any workshop, you visit often you become friends, just like agent going to a inspection centre. Complacency may take place but that doesn't mean inspection centres are not doing their job properly.

 

Lastly, rule of thumb when you get a 2nd hand car. Go to a reliable workshop to check brake pad & rotor, timing belt, fan belt. Change all the oil - engine oil, brake fluid, transmission oil and coolant. If you are not sure where to find a workshop, go to those model specified forum.

[Antonee]

After much consideration and car shopping, i decided to trade in my lancer to intergra 2.0 which left one year 3 mths coe.

 

Nevertheless, the parf value of the integra is $11k+. Also i would like to know usually used car dealer have to earn admin fee of $500?

 

Anybody able to advise what should i sell of my lancer parts ? But not those major ones like throttle body etc.

[Andyngps]

I will still send the car to a trustworthy workshop after my own individual inspection.

 

On my own, I will first go online for days to find out the common problems of the model I intend to buy. Find out what are the visible and audible signs if these problems exist.

 

2nd, I will physically check for leakage of any fluid from the engine bay, followed by signs of serious accident.

 

The test drive should also reveal something if there are problems.

 

 

The mkt rate for BnB jap cars are in the 11-13k annual dep range. Ridiculous if you ask me, but it is still the best sellling cars in the preown mkt as buyers cannot move away from the mindset that it is better.

 

 

 

Jap cars may or may not be more reliable depending on the previous owners I feel. Just in the past month, I already see 6 toyota breaking down on the road and coincidentally all of them are vios that were more than 7 years old. Edited April 21, 2015 by Andyngps

[Hamburger]

After much consideration and car shopping, i decided to trade in my lancer to intergra 2.0 which left one year 3 mths coe.

 

Nevertheless, the parf value of the integra is $11k+. Also i would like to know usually used car dealer have to earn admin fee of $500?

 

Anybody able to advise what should i sell of my lancer parts ? But not those major ones like throttle body etc.

 

before you sign with the agreed price, just tell them you dont entertain admin fee.

 

i did not pay any last month.

[Dark_flan]

Jap cars may or may not be more reliable depending on the previous owners I feel. Just in the past month, I already see 6 toyota breaking down on the road and coincidentally all of them are vios that were more than 7 years old.

 

Yeah pretty worrying as some owners only know how to drive but do not know how to maintain.

 

I take care of mine and service regularly and doing self maintenance. Perhaps that's why my ride never fail me through its 9.5 yrs of lifetime, never done more than $2k of repair works since brand new. Quite surprised that it still runs like new and no funny noises like some similar age cars like mine. A Toyota bah.