Top cash, free same-day removal, and honest service from the Eastern Bay's own team.
Cash For Cars Whakatāne pays top cash — up to $9,990 — for vehicles in any condition, running or not. We're the Eastern Bay's local vehicle buyers and wreckers: we pay you for the car you no longer want. We're not a used-car dealer, we don't sell cars, and we don't do trade-ins. We buy unwanted, scrap, damaged and end-of-life vehicles and remove them free.
From a broken-down Corolla in a Kōpeopeo driveway to a deregistered Hilux on a Taneatua lifestyle block, we take them all — and we come to you, usually the same day you call.
A common myth is that an old or dead car is "worthless." It almost never is. Even a non-running vehicle carries real value in three ways: the reusable parts (alternator, starter, panels, lights, gearbox), the salvageable components, and the recyclable metal — steel, aluminium and copper. A weight-only scrap price ignores the first two, which is exactly why selling to us usually pays more than a bare scrap yard.
The final number depends on the make and model (parts demand for common vehicles like Toyota, Ford, Nissan and Mazda is strong), the vehicle's weight, its completeness, and the current scrap metal market. Most unwanted vehicles fall between $300 and $5,000, with the right vehicle reaching up to $9,990. Every quote is free and confirmed on inspection — the number we quote is the number you're paid, with no deductions when we arrive.
We buy cars, utes, vans, SUVs, 4WDs and trucks that are:
You don't need to clean it, fix it, or get it going. If it has wheels — or even if it doesn't anymore — we'll likely buy it.
It's three simple steps. First, call us or send the quote form with your vehicle's make, model, year and rough condition. Second, we give you an honest cash offer and, if you're happy, book a pickup time that suits — often the same day. Third, we arrive on time, complete the NZTA paperwork with you, pay you cash or bank transfer on the spot, and tow the vehicle away free.
All you need is photo ID (an NZ driver licence is perfect) and proof of ownership. We bring the NZTA MR13B change-of-ownership form and complete it with you on-site, so the vehicle comes properly off your name and you're not left liable for it. If the car needs deregistering, we sort that too.
Removal is always free — no towing fees, no hidden charges, anywhere from the town centre out to Ōhope, Edgecumbe, Taneatua, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki. Because we're Whakatāne locals rather than an Auckland call centre, we can usually reach you the same day.
Running or not, scrap or damaged.
Same-day pickup, no towing fee.
Cash or bank transfer before we tow.
NZTA MR13B completed with you.
It depends on the make, model, condition and demand — most unwanted vehicles fall between $300 and $5,000, up to $9,990 for the right vehicle. Every quote is free and confirmed on inspection.
Yes. Free same-day removal anywhere in Whakatāne and the Eastern Bay — no towing fees, ever.
Absolutely. No WOF, no rego, non-running, damaged — we buy them all and handle the NZTA paperwork.
Call the Eastern Bay's own cash-for-cars team for an honest quote and free same-day removal.