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How Safe Is Your Old Car?

How Safe Is Your Old Car?

Most of us would assume a brand new car would knock the safety socks off a model that was at the end of its life. We've compared the safety features of an old car VS a new car to see just how big the difference is...

Posted in In The Know on Thursday, 7 September 2023 by CarTakeBack

Global Car Recycling Day

Global Car Recycling Day

With over 1.4 billion cars on roads globally, it’s vital the public makes, and has the option to make, a responsible choice when their vehicle gets to the end of its life. Global Car Recycling Day is a new awareness day to help achieve responsible car recycling across the globe...

Posted in Latest News on Monday, 19 June 2023 by CarTakeBack

Recycling Facts and Stats from Around the World

Recycling Facts and Stats from Around the World

As we near the exhaustion of natural resources, billions of tonnes of waste are sent to landfill across the globe - the simple solution is recycling. We've complied some fascinating stats from around the world!

Posted in In The Know on Tuesday, 14 March 2023 by CarTakeBack

World Car Free Day

World Car Free Day

For World Car Free Day, we thought we'd look at just some of the ways you could give up your wheels. And who knows, you might just find something that would work for you on a regular basis.

Posted in Latest News on Thursday, 22 September 2022 by CarTakeBack

Together - We Can Recycle

Together - We Can Recycle

Recycling cars is what we know. But it takes more than the CarTakeBack team to get it right... we have to work together

Posted in In The Know on Wednesday, 14 September 2022 by CarTakeBack

Ten Car Components That Can Be Recycled

Ten Car Components That Can Be Recycled

CarTakeBack recycles as much of every scrap vehicle as it can. Here's 10 key car components that can be recycled.

Posted in In The Know on Tuesday, 23 August 2022 by CarTakeBack

How to Recycle Electric and Hybrid Cars

How to Recycle Electric and Hybrid Cars

Learn about the additional risks and processes that come with recycling electric and hybrid vehicles...

Posted in In The Know on Tuesday, 9 August 2022 by CarTakeBack

How to Pass Your Driving Test

How to Pass Your Driving Test

We look at the top ten reasons for driving test failures and how learner drivers can avoid making those mistakes! Here's how to pass your driving test with flying colours...

Posted in In The Know on Tuesday, 26 July 2022 by CarTakeBack

How To Save On Your Car Insurance

How To Save On Your Car Insurance

With all life’s expenses increasing at the moment, making sure you get a good deal on your car insurance has never been more important! Here's our Superb Saver Seven on how to reduce your premiums...

Posted in In The Know on Wednesday, 15 June 2022 by CarTakeBack

NZ Clean Car Discount Scheme

NZ Clean Car Discount Scheme

The Government's first Emissions Reduction Plan has been released, including a targeted vehicle scrappage scheme. We take a look at all the details...

Posted in Latest News on Tuesday, 17 May 2022 by CarTakeBack