October saw the average value of a scrap car in New Zealand reach a new record! Prices increased 17% month on month and are up by 43% compared to October 2024. It’s the first time that average scrap car prices have reached $900 – so it’s a great time to get cash for your car.
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. All this means that your car could be worth even more than the average scrap price! Get a free instant quote with CarTakeBack to see how much your car is worth.
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.
In October the most frequently scrapped make of car was Nissan – with an average age of 20 years and value of $751.
The Mazda Demio was the most scrapped car with CarTakeBack in October. The average age of Demio scrapped was 19 years, at a scrap value of $680.
To get the best scrap price for your car, enter your rego and postcode now.
If you can 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.
