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Looking to sell
your scrap car?

Enter your car details and postcode to see how much you can get for your car and where you can drop it off...

Highly Rated 5 Stars Car Take Back
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Local Scrap Car Wreckers

Looking to sell your scrap car to a local wrecker? CarTakeBack has local wreckers throughout Australia. Sell your scrap car to a local wrecker easily and without any hassle. If your car is still driveable, you can deliver your car to us, making sure to bring your reference number with you to confirm your quote. To find your nearest CarTakeBack wrecker to sell your car, start by seeing how much your car is worth instantly, just enter your car details and location online, or give us a call.

There are CarTakeBack scrap car recycling centres in ACT, NSW, Queensland, SA, Victoria and WA.

Find your local CarTakeBack wrecker >

If you can’t drop your car off because your car is broken, damaged, or for any other reason, we can collect your car from any location at a time to suit you!

Get a quote and drop your car off

Once you’ve accepted our quote for your scrap car, we’ll give you a map and directions so you can take your car and drop it off for recycling. There’s no need to make an appointment to drop off your car, just turn up at a time that suits you during our opening hours. Make sure to bring along your unique reference number as this will confirm your vehicle details and the price you were quoted for your car.

Dropping your car off

When you get to your local branch, you’ll need to have a few things with you…

  • your reference number or a copy of your quote
  • your ID
  • car keys
  • any documents you may have for the car
  • and finally, don’t forget to remove your personal belongings and any rubbish

When you get to our wrecker we’ll help to take care of any necessary paperwork, then all that’s left to do is hand over the keys in return for payment!

View all of our happy customer reviews

4.9/5 stars based on service ratings from our customers

Good communication

The person who answered my call was quite clear in how the process works. Good communication and recognition of value.

- Donny K

Happy customer

I’m happy with the service!

- Tai Glassie - 2006 Mitsubishi 380

Friendly and helpful

The guy on the phone was very friendly and helpful. Made the whole process easy. I didn't have any problems at all. Even when I made a mistake on the online form it was easily corrected and we proceeded as usual. Everyone I dealt with was professional and friendly. The pickup truck driver was also extremely helpful.

- Stewart / Ford Laser / Eastwood

Excellent automated service

It’s very user friendly…. Car was picked up by 11am next day.

- Mr. Vardis

Great helpful service

Everything happened in a prompt professional manner. Efficient and friendly driver who called to let me know pickup time. I would definitely recommend your business.

- Mr M Kemp

Seamless and fast

Received the quote. The following day the car was picked up and a check was in my hand. Thank you!

- Rachel - Holden Commodore

Great service

Fast and polite. Very communicative and great service.

- Mr C for Rexton

Fast service

Professional service, highly recommend.

- L.Griffiths

Very professional and super helpful

The tow truck driver was professional and efficient. Knew what he's doing. Great company. Good offer of money.

- Tu Nguyen - Holden Astra 2000 ts

Friendly service

I would strongly recommend to give your car to CarTakeBack for scrap/recycling as I found them very professional and friendly.

- Dino - Daihatsu Sirion

Hassle free

This service was completely hassle free! 3 day turn around. Very happy with the service. Thanks!

- Mrs Kent - Nissan XTrail

This was an excellent service

Quick, great price. Most efficient service. Very happy with their whole procedure.

- Mrs Smith - Holden Asra

Simple

Appreciated the simplicity from contact to pick up to admin.

- Glenn M - Peugeot 207

Very professional

Very professional, very competent, a nice guy, fast job, no fuss, and a nice surprise to have the money transferred into my account on the spot within 10min. I’d recommend you guys for sure, thanks again.

- Chris P

Quick and efficient

Staff answering the phone was pleasant didn’t rush me when asking questions. The driver was quick and efficient. Service was efficient from beginning to end...

- Sally in Packenham, Victoria

Happy to recommend

I would be happy to recommend to anyone wanting to retire their car who has seen better days.

- RJ - Huyundai 2000

Very satisfied

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

- Mr K.

Fantastic overall experience

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

- Tom Morrish

Quick, easy and impressive

Quick, easy and impressive. The money was in my account before the car left my driveway and I wasn't even home.

- Keren

Very helpful and polite customer services

Very helpful and polite customer services team on the phone. Very happy - would use it again if needed and would recommend it to others.

- John B

Pleasure to deal with

Efficient and paid quickly. Pleasure to deal with.

- Peter

Would highly recommend

Your business offered the chance to improve the amount by providing photos. I did this and the offer was increased - higher than the other 3 quotes I received. The staff, when I called, were extremely patient and helpful. Would highly recommend your business to anyone in my situation.

- Kevin O

The price l got was the best around

I would like to thank you for the way you managed the sale of my car. On all phone calls l had with you guys, you were very professional. I would have liked more money for my car (who doesn't) but the price l got was the best around and the payment went in within 30 minutes. I would recommend your service to my friends and family.

- Diane

Happy with Every aspect

Totally recommend your Company!!! Happy with Every aspect of selling my car to your Company!!! Driver who picked up my car was so nice too!!! I would give 5 out of 5 star rating!!! Thank you So much! 😊

- Debbie

Good service

Thankyou, a good service, prompt, efficient and friendly service.

- Peter

Great service

Excellent, great service with my payment in the bank within 30 minutes, thanks guys 😃

- Roslyn

Very happy

The gentleman came on time on Saturday and collected the car and transferred the money quoted at the same time. Very happy with this service and will recommend your service to anyone who asks.

- KHB - Melbourne

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To see how much your scrap car is worth, simply enter your car details and postcode. You’ll be able to find your local scrap car wrecker and drop your car off at a time to suit you.

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