How It Works
Scrapping your car with Scrap My Car NZ is fast, simple, and completely free. Our streamlined 4-step process means you can go from enquiry to cash in hand in a single day — often in just a few hours.
The 4-Step Process
From your first call to cash in hand — here is exactly how it works, with no surprises at any stage.
Get a Free Quote
Call us on 0800 000 523 or complete our online quote form. Provide your rego number, name, phone, email, and address. We provide a firm cash offer within 60 seconds based on live market data.
Accept Your Offer
Our offers are based on your vehicle’s make, model, age, weight, and condition. No obligation — take your time. Once you accept, we confirm in writing. What we quote is what we pay — guaranteed.
Book Free Pickup
We schedule free collection at your address 7 days a week, including public holidays. Same-day service across all of New Zealand. Our driver arrives on time — no preparation required on your part.
Get Paid Instantly
Cash in hand or bank transfer — paid before the vehicle leaves your property. Our driver also completes your NZTA MR15 disposal form on the spot, legally removing the vehicle from your name.
What Happens After Collection?
Every vehicle we collect is responsibly processed at a licensed recycling facility. Nothing is wasted and nothing goes to landfill that can be recycled.
Depollution
All hazardous fluids — engine oil, brake fluid, coolant, and refrigerants — are safely extracted and sent to specialist treatment facilities.
Parts Salvage
Engines, gearboxes, wheels, doors, and electronics are removed and resold as quality second-hand parts, reducing the need for new manufacturing.
Precious Metal Recovery
Catalytic converters containing platinum, palladium, and rhodium are carefully recovered by specialist refiners.
Metal Recycling
The vehicle body is crushed, shredded, and sorted. Steel and aluminium are sold to smelters and reformed into new products. Approximately 80% of a vehicle is recyclable.
NZTA Deregistration — Fully Handled for You: We complete the NZTA MR15 vehicle disposal form on your behalf at no extra cost. This legally removes the vehicle from your name. Read our FAQ for full details on legal obligations.
Common Questions About Our Process
How long does the whole process take?
From first contact to cash in hand, same-day collections typically take between 1 and 4 hours. Call us in the morning and your car could be gone before lunch.
Do I need to be home for collection?
Yes. You or an authorised representative must be present to hand over keys, verify identity, and receive payment. We cannot collect without the registered owner or their authorised agent being present.
What documents do I need?
Your vehicle registration number and photo ID (driver's licence or passport). Original papers or WOF certificates are helpful but not required. We can look up all history via NZTA using your rego plate.
Can I reschedule my collection?
Yes. Call us on 0800 000 523 to reschedule. We ask for as much notice as possible but understand plans change. No cancellation fees apply.
Ready to Get Cash for Your Scrap Car?
Free same-day pickup nationwide. Get your free, no-obligation quote in 60 seconds.