What Happens to Your Scrap Car After Removal?

1. Vehicle Transport to Our Licensed Dismantling Yard

After pickup, your vehicle is transported to our licensed Auckland auto wrecking facility. This is where the real transformation begins. The car is safely offloaded and tagged for processing, so every step is traceable and compliant with NZTA and environmental standards.

2. Initial Inspection & Hazard Removal

First, we conduct a full inspection to assess the vehicle’s condition and identify salvageable components. Then, our trained technicians carefully remove:

• Car batteries (for safe recycling)

• Airbags (for defusing and disposal)

• Hazardous items like mercury switches and old brake pads

These parts are either repurposed or sent to specialist recyclers who can handle toxic waste correctly.

3. Draining Fluids & Safe Disposal

Vehicles contain a wide range of fluids—including oil, coolant, transmission fluid, brake fluid, and fuel—that must be handled properly. We use high-grade fluid extraction equipment to drain and store each liquid in designated containers.

These are then sent to licensed hazardous waste disposal companies, ensuring zero contamination of Auckland’s waterways or soil.

4. Salvaging Usable Car Parts

Many vehicles still have parts in great condition. Our team removes:

• Engines, transmissions, and gearboxes

• Alternators and starters

• Radiators and suspension components

• Doors, mirrors, tyres, and rims

These parts are tested, cleaned, and resold to local garages or individual car owners—helping other Aucklanders keep their vehicles on the road at affordable prices.

5. Recycling the Car Shell & Metal Components

After the fluids and reusable parts are removed, the remaining body is crushed and fed into a high-capacity shredder. This machine separates:

• Ferrous metals (like steel and iron)

• Non-ferrous metals (like aluminium and copper)

• Plastics and residual waste

The separated metal is then sent to smelters or manufacturers where it’s melted down and reused—often for construction materials, new car parts, or household appliances.

This process uses 75% less energy than mining raw materials, making it a massive win for sustainability.

6. Tyre & Glass Recycling

We work with partners across Auckland who turn old tyres into:

• Playground rubber mats

• Road base

• Civil engineering material

Windscreens and windows are processed into raw glass for reuse in bottles or insulation material.

7. Reducing Landfill Waste

Thanks to our streamlined process, over 90% of every vehicle is recycled, reused, or repurposed. The goal is to move toward a zero-waste operation, and we’re getting closer every year.

Why It Matters

By choosing Cash for Cars Auckland, you’re doing more than just getting rid of an old car. You’re:

• Conserving natural resources

• Reducing carbon emissions

• Supporting Auckland’s circular economy

• Preventing environmental harm from vehicle waste

How to Get Started

1. Call us or fill out our online quote form.

2. Schedule a free pickup anywhere in Auckland.

3. Get paid instantly—then let us take care of the recycling.

Final Word

Your old car isn’t just junk—it’s a treasure trove of recyclable materials and reusable parts. At Cash for Cars Auckland, we believe in giving every vehicle a second life through sustainable recycling. So the next time you’re ready to say goodbye to your car, remember—you’re also doing something great for the planet.

📞 Call 0800 666 220 or fill out our quick quote form to book a free removal today.