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Car disposal

The steps to get an unwanted car collected and paid for.

Does car disposal cost anything?

No. Disposing of a car with us does not cost you a fee. We tow it away free and we pay you for it, whether it runs or not. Nothing is taken off for the tow. You choose cash or a bank transfer in Queensland, paid before the car leaves.

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Moving house, upgrading, or just tired of looking at it: the pickup is free, and we pay you.

A car priced from the metal is on the scrap car removal page. A damaged car whose parts may be worth more than the metal is on the car wreckers page. A car with no keys or no wheels is still collected. That sits on its own page.

When do people dispose of a car?

Moving, upgrading, a repair that costs more than the car, or a car that is taking up space. The steps after that are the same.

  • Moving
  • Upgrading
  • Repairs cost too much
  • Taking up space
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  • Moving. Interstate, overseas or into a place with less parking. Tell us your moving date and we'll book around it.
  • Upgrading. When the dealer offers next to nothing for your old car as a trade-in.
  • Repairs cost too much. A failed roadworthy or a big repair quote that's more than the car is worth.
  • Taking up space. A second car, or one that's sat unused in the driveway, garage or backyard.

What are the steps?

Get a price, find your paperwork, empty the car, book the pickup, get paid, then cancel the rego and insurance. A firm price is usually within the hour. Pickups are usually within a day or two.

  • Get a price
  • Find your paperwork
  • Empty the car
  • Book the pickup
  • Get paid
  • Cancel rego and insurance
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  • Get a price. Fill in the quick form or call us with the car's make, model, year and condition. A firm price is usually within the hour.
  • Find your paperwork. Photo ID (driver's licence or passport) and proof of ownership, like the rego papers.
  • Empty the car. Take out your belongings and any toll tag.
  • Book the pickup. Usually within a day or two, Monday to Saturday, at a time that suits you.
  • Get paid. Cash or bank transfer before the car leaves, plus a receipt. In NSW, including Tweed Heads, the law does not allow cash for scrap vehicles, so payment there is a bank transfer.
  • Cancel rego and insurance. In Queensland, cancel the registration with Transport and Main Roads online. In NSW, cancel it with Service NSW. Then tell your insurer.

How do I cancel the rego after pickup?

Once we've collected the car, cancel the registration and insurance. In Queensland you can cancel your rego online, and you may get a refund for the time left on it. In NSW, cancel it with Service NSW. We give you a receipt.

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Have your bank details ready if the car is in NSW, including Tweed Heads. In Queensland you choose cash or a bank transfer, paid before the car leaves.

What do I need on the day?

Photo ID and proof the car is yours. The car does not need to run, and it does not need rego. The tow is free and is never taken off what we pay you. If keys or wheels are missing, say so when you ask for a price.

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If the papers are lost, say so when you ask for a price. We still need photo ID and to be sure the car is yours. We collect from home, work, a mechanic's or the roadside, across Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast and Tweed Heads.

A car at the end of its life is priced on scrap car removal. A damaged car whose parts may be worth more than the metal is on car wreckers.

Car disposal FAQs

Does it cost anything to dispose of my car?

No. The pickup is free, and we pay you for the car. We don't take towing costs off your price.

Can you dispose of a car that doesn't run?

Yes. It does not need to run or have keys. Tell us what is missing when you ask for a price. We bring a tilt tray and winch it on.

Can I dispose of a car without rego?

Yes. Unregistered cars are fine because we tow them. You'll still need photo ID and proof the car is yours.

Where do you collect from, and how soon?

Anywhere in Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast and Tweed Heads. Home, work, a mechanic's or the roadside. Pickups are usually within a day or two, Monday to Saturday.

How do I get paid?

Cash or bank transfer, your choice, before the car leaves. In NSW, including Tweed Heads, it's bank transfer only. You get a receipt, then you cancel the rego.

Getting paid

Paid before your car leaves. Cash or bank transfer; bank transfer only in NSW.

What you'll need

  • Ownership papers, with no finance owing
  • Photo ID
  • Bank details for a transfer

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