How to scrap my car

Selling your car for scrap may seem daunting, but CarTakeBack takes the hassle out of it – we have a knowledgeable Customer Services Team to help you with any queries around scrapping your car. There’s no need to leave the comfort of your home, there’s no haggling, and we’ll help sort the necessary paperwork. Whether your car is ready to be recycled, could be sold for parts, or is still running, you can sell it with CarTakeBack. We buy cars in any condition, including cars that are, scrap, damaged, faulty, broken down, have a high mileage, or even have plenty of miles left in them.

How do I sell my scrap car?

Selling your scrap car is done in 3 simple steps. Get a quote, arrange collection, get paid!

Step 1: Get a scrap car price

To find out how much your scrap car is worth, simply enter your rego and location to get an instant price for your car. We’ll use your registration to find out the type of car you have, together with your postcode to find its location, so that we can offer you the best price for your scrap car.

We may also ask you a few questions about the condition of your car, so we can provide a price based on what you tell us. There’s no obligation and if you’re not quite ready, your quote will be valid for seven days, giving you time to think it over.

Step 2: Scrap car collection

When you accept your quote, if you choose free scrap car collection, our local branch will get in touch to arrange to collect your car at a time that’s best for you. We collect scrap cars from anywhere in New Zealand, your home, work, a garage!

It helps if you have any relevant paperwork for the car, your keys and your ID ready.

Step 3: Get cash in your bank

If your car is ready to be recycled, it will be done so to high standards at one of our scrap car recycling centres. You’ll need to cancel your registration with an NZTA approved agent. Then all that’s left is to get paid for your car!