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Cash for Cars Wanaka, Get Cash for Your Unwanted Car
Send your vehicle details, get a cash offer, and book a free collection.
Got an unwanted car taking up space in Wanaka? Dunedin Auto Parts buys old, damaged, scrap and non running cars, plus utes, vans, SUVs, four wheel drives and trucks. Tell us what you have, get a clear cash offer, and arrange a collection if you accept.
Why Wanaka vehicle owners trust us
Six reasons owners around the lakes call us first when a vehicle reaches the end of its life.
Cash offers
A clear price before you commit to anything.
Free removal
Pickup and towing at no cost to you.
Auto wreckers
We dismantle every vehicle at our own yard.
Otago owned
A local team, not a national call centre.
NZTA help
Guidance on the paperwork after the sale.
Local reviews
Five star feedback from Otago sellers.
Sell your car in four easy steps
Tell us about your car, get a cash offer, book free pickup, get paid. That is the whole process, with no listings, no test drives and no buyers who never turn up.
Send the car details
Call us or send your make, model, year, condition and location. Photos help us price the vehicle faster.
Get the cash offer
We assess your vehicle and give you a clear cash offer with no pressure and no obligation to accept.
Book free pickup
Accept the offer and we arrange a convenient pickup in Wanaka and the surrounding areas at a time that suits you.
Get paid
We collect the vehicle, pay you on the spot, and guide you through the required NZTA paperwork.
Why Wanaka owners sell to us
- Get a cash offer for your unwanted car without dealing with private buyers.
- We collect old, damaged, scrap and non running cars across Wanaka and nearby areas.
- Your car may still hold value through reusable parts, even when repairs are no longer worth it.
- Our local service makes selling and removing your unwanted vehicle quick and simple.
- Get your offer, book collection, and get paid when we collect your vehicle.
Wanaka sits inside our regular run through the lakes, alongside our car wreckers Queenstown service and the wider car wreckers Otago coverage.
What you get when you sell your car
A clear valuation
Get a clear valuation with no pressure before you decide anything.
The agreed amount
See the agreed amount before handing over your vehicle.
Pickup and loading
We handle pickup, loading and transport from your property.
Payment at collection
Receive payment when your vehicle is collected from you.
Paperwork and disposal
Get help with NZTA paperwork and responsible vehicle disposal.
Vehicles With Expired Rego
We Buy Cars With Expired Registration And No WOF, Making It Easy To Sell Your Unwanted Vehicle.
What should you provide when requesting a quote?
Give us accurate information about the vehicle so the offer we send is the offer you get on pickup day.
- Make and model
- Approximate year
- Vehicle condition
- Whether it starts and runs
- Major damage
- Registration status
- Vehicle location
- Any important issues you already know about
We buy all types of cars in Wanaka
If it has four wheels and you no longer want it, send us the details.
Old or unwanted vehicles
Scrap and end of life cars
Damaged or crash damaged vehicles
Broken or non running cars
Vehicles without a WOF
Unregistered or deregistered vehicles
Cars with flood, hail or rust damage
Utes, vans, SUVs, four wheel drives and trucks
Vehicles left unused for years
Cars not worth repairing after a failed WOF
Vehicles missing panels, keys, batteries or major parts
Vehicles With Mechanical Issues
Get a cash offer for your car in Wanaka
Your car value depends on its make, model, age, condition, damage and parts demand. Before we send a price, we also check:
- Whether it starts and runs
- Missing or damaged parts
- WOF and registration status
- Scrap and reusable parts value
- Your location for free collection
Want a sense of the numbers first? Our guide on how much car wreckers pay in Dunedin shows the ranges we work with across the region.
Free car removal in Wanaka and nearby areas
Free pickup
Free pickup with no towing cost taken from your payment.
Home collection
Collection from driveways, garages and carports.
Farm pickup
Pickup from sheds, paddocks and rural properties.
Non running removal
Removal for broken vehicles that no longer drive.
Roadside pickup
Roadside collection wherever truck access is possible.
Easy booking
Pickup arranged at a time that suits your day.
We do the lifting
We handle loading and removal from your property.
Same-Day Collection
Same-Day Pickup For Unwanted Cars Across Wanaka And Nearby Areas.
All Vehicle Types
We Remove Old, Damaged, Scrap And Unwanted Vehicles From Local Properties.
NZTA paperwork when selling your car
Selling your car means the NZTA records need updating. We tell you exactly what to do so nothing stays attached to your name after the vehicle leaves.
Official guidance is on the NZTA Waka Kotahi page for selling your vehicle to a wrecker.
Let NZTA know when you sell your car.
Keep the buyer name and address ready.
Check if the car has a current WOF and rego.
Unregistered cars may need extra steps.
We can help you understand the required paperwork.
Make sure the car is no longer listed under your name.
About Dunedin Auto Parts
Dunedin Auto Parts is a local car wrecker and car buyer serving Wanaka and the wider Otago region.
We buy old, damaged, unwanted, scrap and non running vehicles for cash. We also offer free car removal, so you never need to arrange transport yourself.
Your vehicle comes to our yard at 100A Old Brighton Road, Fairfield, Dunedin, where we check it for useful parts and recyclable materials. That is how we can give you a direct offer and keep the selling process simple.
Sell your unwanted car to us and let us handle the rest. Read more about our team and story, or see how we work in Dunedin.
Why choose us
Deal with us directly
No middleman between you and the yard that buys the car.
Difficult vehicles welcome
We take wrecked and non running cars other buyers decline.
No charge for collection
Pickup from your location costs you nothing.
Paid at pickup
Payment is made when we take the vehicle away.
On our regular runs
We cover Wanaka and nearby areas as part of our normal route.
Parts recovered and recycled
We recover useful parts and recycle leftover materials.
A clear price
You get a clear price with no hidden surprises later.
Fast and Easy Process
We Make Selling Your Car Simple With Quick Quotes And Collection.
All Makes and Models
We Buy Cars, Vans, Utes And 4WDs In Any Condition.
Cash for Cars Wanaka and Areas We Cover
We provide free car pickup across Wanaka and nearby areas, and we collect from homes, farms, rentals, businesses and roadside locations.
Wanaka and surrounding areas
Albert Town
Lake Hawea and Hawea Flat
Cardrona and Cardrona Valley
Luggate
Queenstown Lakes district
Cromwell and Alexandra
Wider Otago areas
Outside these areas?
Contact us and we will check whether pickup is available for your location. Our trucks also run through Queenstown, Cromwell and Alexandra most weeks.
Our promise when you sell your car
Six commitments that apply to every vehicle we collect around the lakes.
Clear price first
You know what you will get before anything is booked.
No extra fees
Nothing charged for pickup, towing or basic paperwork.
Payment at collection
You are paid before your car leaves the property.
No pressure to sell
If our offer is not right for you, that is completely fine.
Fair vehicle checks
Every offer is based on your car actual condition.
Responsible recycling
Useful parts are recovered and the rest is recycled properly.
What our customers say
Real reviews from the Dunedin Auto Parts Google Business Profile.
Super easy and professional service from start to finish. They bought my 2004 Toyota that could no longer be driven, very quick and reliable service. Thanks guys!
Sabrina Chiaretti
Google review
Excellent service. Only took one and a half hours from me making first contact before the vehicle had been picked up. Very friendly. Paid well. A happy customer, thank you.
Delanie Goodlet
Google review
I called them for tyres and they were able to bring them to me four hours later. Dropped them off directly at my house. Such a lovely and knowledgeable guy, kindly gave me advice and was willing to chat for a few minutes.
Katie McLaughlin
Google review
We had a flat tyre and these guys were really helpful even though it was after closing time. They changed the tyre for a fair price. Thank you so much guys!
Terezie Lacinova
Google review
Frequently asked questions
Your offer depends on the car age, model, condition, damage, usable parts and scrap value. Send us the details and we will give you a clear price.
Yes. We buy cars with accident, rust, flood, hail and mechanical damage.
Yes. We buy non running cars. Just let us know the car does not start so we can plan the pickup.
Yes. We provide free car removal across our Wanaka service area, with no towing cost taken from your payment.
No. We can buy cars without a current WOF or registration.
We can often arrange pickup the same day or next day, depending on availability and where the vehicle is.
We recover useful parts and recycle the remaining materials where possible.
Yes. We also buy SUVs, trucks and other unwanted vehicles.
Ready to sell your car in Wanaka?
Send us the make, model, condition and location to get a cash offer. If you accept, we arrange a pickup at a suitable time, remove your car for free, and pay you when we collect it.
We can also guide you through the required paperwork. Contact Dunedin Auto Parts today for your cash offer.
