Lloyds WOVI Guide
A practical guide for Queensland buyers purchasing repairable write-offs through Lloyds - covering what to check before bidding, fees to expect, and how to pass a WOVI and re-register.
Buying a repairable write-off through Lloyds can be a great way to save - but the vehicle still has to pass a Written-Off Vehicle Inspection (WOVI) before it can be re-registered in Queensland. Lloyds Auctions is an Australian-owned group that regularly lists insurance and salvage vehicles, including repairable write-offs, to public bidders.
Buying a repairable write-off from Lloyds
Lloyds sells many vehicles to the general public, which can mean stronger competition on tidy repairable write-offs - set a firm limit before bidding.
Always confirm the WOVR category first
Before you bid through Lloyds, verify on the PPSR that the vehicle is recorded as a repairable write-off. A statutory write-off can never be re-registered, no matter how good the deal looks.
Fees and total cost at Lloyds
Confirm the buyer's premium and any GST treatment in the listing terms, as these vary by lot and affect your true landed cost.
From the Lloyds auction to re-registration
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Research before you bid
Check the WOVR category, damage description and PPSR for every Lloyds lot you're interested in.
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Win and collect
Pay the hammer price plus Lloyds fees and arrange transport - write-offs can't be driven until re-registered.
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Repair and document
Complete repairs to standard and keep receipts and photos of all parts and structural work.
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Pass your WOVI
Book and pass a Written-Off Vehicle Inspection at your nearest Queensland station.
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Re-register
Take your WOVI approval to Queensland Transport to put the vehicle back on the road.
Make sure your paperwork is complete before inspection day - download our free WOVI checklist below.
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