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Damaged & Accident Cars

Cash for damaged & accident cars in Whakatāne

Top cash, free same-day removal, and honest service from the Eastern Bay's own team.

Flood-affected, fire-damaged, crashed or written off — we buy damaged vehicles across the Eastern Bay for fair cash. A damaged car still holds real value in its parts and metal, so don't let anyone tell you it's worthless, and don't pay to have it towed away for nothing.

Whether your insurer has written it off, it's been sitting since a prang, or storm and flooding got to it, we'll assess it honestly and make you a cash offer with free removal.

Damaged doesn't mean worthless

Even a badly damaged car is full of value. A crash might write off the front end while the engine, gearbox, doors, seats and electronics remain perfectly good — and in demand as used parts. Flood damage might ruin the interior and wiring while the panels and mechanical parts are salvageable. We assess the whole vehicle: what can be reused, what can be recovered, and the recyclable metal underneath. That's almost always worth more than a weight-only scrap price.

Written-off cars — what you need to know

If your insurer has declared the car a write-off and paid you out, the vehicle typically becomes theirs — so check who actually owns it before selling. If ownership has returned to you (or was never transferred), we can buy it. A written-off vehicle can't legally go back on the road without a costly re-certification, which is exactly why selling it to a wrecker for parts and metal is usually the sensible move.

Storm and flood damage in the Eastern Bay

The Whakatāne district knows flooding — the Rangitāiki Plains, Edgecumbe and low-lying areas have seen it firsthand. Flood-damaged cars are often written off by insurers because water wrecks the electronics and creates long-term corrosion and mould problems. We buy flood-affected vehicles, remove them free, and recycle them responsibly so the fluids and materials don't cause further harm.

What we buy

  • Accident and crash-damaged cars
  • Insurance write-offs (where you own the vehicle)
  • Flood and storm-damaged vehicles
  • Fire-damaged cars
  • Hail-damaged and vandalised vehicles

Honest assessment, free removal

Send us photos or describe the damage and we'll give you a realistic quote. If you accept, we collect the vehicle free — anywhere in the Eastern Bay — handle the NZTA paperwork, and pay you on the spot. No towing bill, no runaround.

Any condition

Running or not, scrap or damaged.

Free removal

Same-day pickup, no towing fee.

Paid on the spot

Cash or bank transfer before we tow.

Paperwork sorted

NZTA MR13B completed with you.

Frequently asked questions

How much will you pay for my vehicle?

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.

Is removal really free?

Yes. Free same-day removal anywhere in Whakatāne and the Eastern Bay — no towing fees, ever.

Do you buy vehicles with no WOF or rego?

Absolutely. No WOF, no rego, non-running, damaged — we buy them all and handle the NZTA paperwork.

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Get your free cash offer today

Call the Eastern Bay's own cash-for-cars team for an honest quote and free same-day removal.