What Is My Scrap Car Worth in South Auckland? 2026 Guide

What 'Scrap' Actually Means

'Scrap' means a vehicle that can't be put back on the road economically — non-running, written-off, missing parts, or just too old. Every scrap vehicle still has real cash value.

Three Layers of Scrap Value

1. Working parts — starter, alternator, ECU, gearbox, panels still have buyers
2. Reusable components — engines/gearboxes needing rebuild have core value
3. Bare metal — once stripped, steel and aluminium have per-kg value

Real Scrap Prices — 2026

• Small car shell (~1 tonne) — $300–$500
• Medium sedan, non-running but complete — $400–$800
• SUV / 4WD, non-running but complete — $700–$1,500
• Ute, non-running but complete — $800–$2,000
• Van, non-running but complete — $600–$1,500
• Light truck — $1,000–$3,000
• Premium European scrap — $500–$1,800

What Affects Scrap Value

• Completeness — biggest factor
• Weight — heavier = more metal
• Make popularity — Toyota/Ford fetch more
• Age and rarity — very old can have scarcity value

What Doesn't Affect It

• WoF / rego status
• Service history
• Cleanliness
• Whether it starts

Maximise Scrap Value

1. Don't strip parts first — complete cars pay more than sum of parts
2. Disclose damage honestly
3. Get multiple quotes
4. Sell before further deterioration

Get Your Scrap Quote

Call 0800 705 243. See also scrap car removal.