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Looking to
scrap your car?

Simply enter your rego and postcode to see how much you can get for your scrap car!

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Scrap my car with CarTakeBack

Are you looking to sell your car for scrap? CarTakeBack can help you get the best price for your scrap car. We take the hassle out of selling your car by finding you the best scrap car prices on offer – whether your car is ready to be recycled, broken for parts, or has plenty of life left in it.

It’s simple to get a scrap price for your car. Just tell us your rego, or vehicle details, and postcode and you’ll see how much your scrap car is worth. No waiting around, no need to phone wreckers, just get the best price instantly and have your car picked up at a time to suit you!

Choose CarTakeBack to scrap your car and join thousands of happy customers.

Over

21,750

vehicles responsibly
collected!

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Sell your scrap car for the best price

Across major cities in Australia, selling your scrap car with CarTakeBack can be done and dusted in just 3 easy steps:

Number 1
Get an instant
scrap car quote

Our online system shows you the best scrap price for your car instantly

Number 2
Arrange free
car collection

Our wreckers are ready to collect your car at a time to suit you

Number 3
Get cash in your
bank!

When your car is collected our local wrecker will arrange payment for it

It’s as simple as that! Plus, your quote is guaranteed for seven days, giving you time to think about it. When you get a quote you’ll also get the option to upload photos, which if you do, could mean you get a better price for your car!

Our Customer Service team is on hand to help with any questions you have along the way.

More about how it works >

View all of our happy customer reviews

5/5 stars based on service ratings from our customers

Really helpful

The person picking the car up was really helpful. It was emotional for me as my father’s car

- Elly

Paid quickly

Efficient and paid quickly. Pleasure to deal with.

- Peter

Best price

Quick and easy services with best price offered for unwanted vehicle.

- Happy Customer

Very helpful and informative

Our car was no longer driveable and was in an awkward spot on a busy street. The tow truck driver handled the situation calmly and professionally and the car was on the tray in no time. Great service, very efficient. Helpful and friendly driver.

- M Cox

Very helpful, very polite

Very happy - would use it again if needed. Would recommend it to others.

- John B

Quick

Easy and impressive. The money was in my account before the car left my driveway!

- Keren

👏 Brilliant

Fantastic. I found your representative most helpful, he even called me with updates.

- Tom Morrish

Helpful and informative

I had a very professional and informative conversation with the agent over the phone, I was very satisfied with the service I received.

- Mr K.

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CarTakeBack scrap car price updates

We’re committed to getting you the best price for your scrap car.
We track the latest scrap car metal prices in Australia and compare them to previous months, helping you to scrap your car at the right time.

Head on over to our monthly scrap car price updates to read more >

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We buy cars in any condition

We buy old cars, trucks, vans and SUVs, and you can sell your car with CarTakeBack no matter the condition. You can sell your car, even if it doesn’t start! No matter how old your car is, what condition it’s in, if it’s got a high mileage – if your car has been damaged, or it’s ready to be recycled – we’ll find you the best price to scrap your car. Top prices paid for all makes and models of cars!

Is your car too good to scrap? If your car’s in better condition and too good to scrap, we can pay more money for your used car.

See how much your scrap car is worth

Simply enter your car rego and postcode into our instant quote form. You’ll have seven days to think over your quote – even if scrap metal values fall.

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