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July 22, 2025

How to Turn Your Old Clunker Into Quick Cash in NZ – Step-by-Step Guide

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Do you have an unwanted, clunker, junk, or old car sitting idle in your driveway or garage? Whether it’s not working or merely in poor condition and not looking great, you might be surprised to learn that you can still turn that clunker into cash, hassle-free, in New Zealand.

At National Car Parts, we specialise in purchasing all types of salvaged vehicles and selling used car parts for a wide range of makes and models. We buy vehicles that are damaged, old, non-operational, deregistered, or simply too worn out to be sold. 

In this guide, we will see the exact steps to turn your clunker car into quick cash in New Zealand easily and hassle-free. We’ll provide tips on how to get the best price, avoid common mistakes, and select the best car wrecker for your needs.

Why Your Clunker Still Holds Value:

Many people believe that their vehicle has no value when it’s not functioning, old, or damaged. But it’s not true. Even vehicles that are non-operational, old, damaged, junked, clunked, missing parts, rusty, or dented still have value. Car wreckers, like National Car Parts, recycle usable parts, batteries, tires, scrap metal, and more. They can turn your clunker into cash, even if it’s no longer roadworthy.

10 Easy Steps To Turn Your Clunker Into Cash

1. Examine the Condition of Your Vehicle

Start by gathering information about your vehicle, like:

  • Make & Model
  • Year of manufacturing & condition
  • Mileage (If you have any idea about it)
  • Level of damage & any missing parts

Be honest about your vehicle’s condition and inform us in advance if there are any serious issues or damage that may affect the deal.

2. Locate your ownership papers

Locate your ownership papers. It will help you:

  • Are the legal owners
  • Valid Photo ID like your driver’s license, passport or any other
  • Know if the vehicle is registered or not

Even if you have lost your papers, National Car Parts can still assist you by verifying that you’re a legal owner.

3. Clear your personal Belongings

 Before the pickup, remove:

  • Remove all your personal belongings from your vehicle
  • Take off the number plate
  • Cancel if you have any vehicle insurance

These steps will save time for both you and the wreckers, preventing any mix-ups.  

4. Request a Free Quote With No Obligation

Call us on 0800 88 44 55 to request a quote we are available 6 days a week, or request quote online. We need:

  • REGO or Make, Model, Year
  • Pickup Address
  • The preferred payment method is bank transfer, cash, or any other mode of payment.

You will receive a fast quote, and if you do, we will come for pickup within 30 minutes.

5. Compare (If Needed)

You might want to get a quote from 2-3 wreckers. However, not all offers are equal- make sure you check:

  • Is removal free?
  • Any hidden fees?
  • Do they take care of the paperwork?
  • Will they pay cash immediately?

National Car Parts offers free same-day pickup and transparent, top-dollar quotes without any hidden charges.

6. Free Car Removal

One major benefit of working with car wreckers is free towing. With National Car Parts, we offer same-day pickup in:

  • South Auckland
  • North Auckland
  • West Auckland
  • East & Central Auckland

Our drivers come to your location, whether it’s your home, workplace, or even roadside.

7. Prepare for Pickup

Before our driver comes to you:

  • Ensure that your vehicle is accessible
  • Keep your ID ready
  • Remove number plates (it’s completely optional)

Our team will assess the condition and make the payment on the spot.

8. Get Paid Immediately

We will do a bank transfer or pay cash for cars whichever works for you. No waiting, no paperwork delays. Most clunkers in NZ fetch up to $400 to $12000, depending on vehicle type, brand and condition. Even dead cars fetch a good amount of cash if their parts are in good condition.

9. Allow us to take care of the rest

Once the car is removed from you’re space, you’re done. We’ll do:

  • Handle all dismantling and recycling in an Eco-friendly manner
  • Follow legal disposal standards

You don’t need to do anything at all.

10. Leave a review and recommend us (Optional, but appreciated!)

Happy with our service? You can review us on Google, it will help other people to choose trusted wreckers, and it will help us to grow our network.

Final Thoughts: Don’t let your clunker get more dirt.

Whether it’s parked for days or just broke down, your unwanted car could be worth more than you expected. By following these steps, you can turn into cash within a few hours with zero stress. Ready to sell? Call us on 0800 88 44 55 to get a free quote online. 

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