July saw the average price paid for a scrap car soar to the highest levels recorded – increasing month on month by $100!
2025 in the main has seen prices steadily increasing month on month, however this huge 13% increase is the largest seen this year. Plus prices are up by a massive 38% compared to this time last year.
It’s a great time to cash in on your scrap car – and your car could be worth more than the average. Many factors are at play when it comes to the value of scrap cars, including the demand for metal and reusable car parts, as well as the make, model, age, weight, condition, and even the location of your car, all influence the value of it. Get a free instant quote with CarTakeBack to see if your car is worth more than the average price.
Compare the last 13 months in the chart below…
About the CarTakeBack Scrap Car Price Index
The CarTakeBack Scrap Car Price Index is a rolling monthly index covering the last 13 months. It’s updated monthly using the prices paid for scrap cars at CarTakeBack recycling centres throughout New Zealand. We’ve taken into account that cars come in all shapes and sizes, which has an effect on their scrap value, the prices show what the average car would be worth. This means that the index gives a great indication of the movement in the value of scrap cars from one month to another.
The most frequently scrapped make of car is Toyota – with an average age of 24 years and value of $899 – that’s almost $50 extra than the general average.
The Volkswagen Golf is the most scrapped car with CarTakeBack. The average age of Golf scrapped was 18 years, at a scrap value of $835.
To get the best scrap price for your car, enter your rego and postcode into our online form. By choosing to answer a few simple questions about the condition of your car, and upload photos, you could get even more cash! All our quotes are valid for seven days, meaning you won’t lose out if scrap values drop during that time.
