When it’s time to say goodbye to your old, damaged or unwanted vehicle, your first thought might be to sell it for parts or dump it. But did you know choosing the right car wrecker can actually help the environment? Car wreckers play a crucial role in protecting the environment by recycling and dismantling end-of-life vehicles.
At National Car Parts, we don’t just offer top cash for cars– we also contribute to a more sustainable New Zealand by recycling vehicles the right way. From lowering landfill waste to preventing toxic pollution, car wreckers play a crucial role in protecting the environment. Here’s how.
Car wreckers specialize in dismantling end-of-life vehicles to salvage any functional parts. Instead of letting these vehicles rust away in a backyard or garage, professional wreckers rescue valuable parts such as:
These parts are cleaned and tested by the team, and then resold as used car parts, giving them a second life. At National Car Parts, we proudly offer affordable, high-quality recycled car parts to customers across New Zealand.
A single car can contain over 75-80% metals, plastics, rubber, and fluids. If sent directly to a contact of landfill, these materials can remain there for centuries or even longer without breaking down.
By choosing a trusted car wreckers like National Car Parts, you’re diverting materials from landfill contact and recycling them in an environmentally friendly manner. We disassemble vehicles for parts that can be recycled or reused, reducing waste and minimizing our environmental impact. This is especially crucial in urban areas like Auckland, where landfill space is limited.
Hazardous Waste? Managed Properly: Vehicles are not just made of plastic, steel and rubber; they also contain dangerous materials like:
At National Car Parts, our team follow strict environment protocols to safely extract and dispose of these hazardous materials. Our aim is every vehicle is de-polluted before it’s crushed or scrapped.
Recycling a vehicle is not just about reducing waste; it also plays a crucial role in conserving resources. For manufacturing new auto parts requires raw materials like iron, copper, metal, aluminium and plastic. These materials must be mined, processed, and transported — all of which consume energy and discharge carbon emissions.
By choosing recycled parts, you will help lower the demand of new production. Recycling one ton of steel, for instance, can save:
You can imagine the impact when thousands of cars are recycled each year!
At National Car Parts, our aim is to recycle or resuse upto 90% of every vehicle. Our eco-friendly wrecking processes are designed to reduce waste, protect the environment help to keep New Zealand Clean and Green.
We have certified dismantling yards across the North Island, and whether you’re located in Whangarei, Auckland, or Hamilton, we offer fast, responsible car removal and wrecking services.
Selling your old car to an environmentally conscious wrecker is one of the most important way to help sustainability. Not only do you clear up space in your garage or driveway, but you also:
Plus, we offer quick cash for your vehicle and free pickup anywhere in Auckland. You can get your free quote today or call 0800 88 44 55 for eco-friendly car removal.
Here’s why thousands of people trust National Car Parts as their go-to car wreckers:
We do not only remove cars from your landscape; we also give them a second life while protecting the planet.
Final Thoughts: Car wreckers are not only just vehicle dismantlers. They play an essential role in New Zealand’s circular economy, helping to reduce waste, conserve resources, and limit environmental damage.
By choosing National Car Parts, you’re making a clever, sustainable decision for your vehicle — and the environment.