Licence plate requirements are determined by the registration authority in your state or territory, which means the correct procedure varies across Australia. Some states require the plates to remain with the vehicle, while others require the owner to remove them before the sale is completed.
If you are unsure which rule applies, ask Local Cash For Car before your collection date. Confirming this in advance helps ensure the handover complies with local regulations and avoids unnecessary administrative issues after the vehicle has been sold.
Collection day is also a good opportunity to remove anything linked to your personal use of the vehicle. Check for toll tags, parking permits, dash cameras, garage remotes, USB devices, and any personal accessories that you wish to keep. These items are often overlooked and can be difficult to recover once the vehicle has left your property.
Taking a few minutes to prepare your vehicle before collection helps create a smoother handover and ensures nothing important is accidentally left behind.
Written by Katherine Usher
Katherine Usher brings more than 12+ years of hands-on experience in vehicle appraisal, salvage operations, and automotive recycling. As Head Vehicle Appraiser at Local Cash For Cars, she has helped assess thousands of vehicles, including accident-damaged, flood-affected, non-running, and unwanted cars across Australia.