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Car Wreckers Wanaka for Unwanted, Damaged and Scrap Vehicles
Clear quotes, pickup from your home, farm or workplace, and cash for the vehicle.
Looking for car wreckers in Wanaka? Dunedin Auto Parts buys unwanted, damaged, scrap and non running cars, utes and vans across Wanaka and the Queenstown Lakes area. Get a clear quote, arrange a pickup, and let us handle the rest. Turn your unwanted vehicle into cash today.
Backed by a real Otago wrecking yard
Not a broker and not a call centre. Your vehicle comes to our own yard in Fairfield, Dunedin.
Licensed dealer
Five plus years experience
Quick pickup
Clear quotes
Used parts available
How it works: sell your car in five simple steps
Selling your car to car wreckers in Wanaka does not need to be complicated. Tell us about your vehicle, get a quote, arrange a pickup, and we take care of the rest.
Send us the car details
Tell us the make, model, year, condition and where the car is located. If you can, send a few photos too. Let us know if it does not run, has damage or is missing parts.
Get the quote
We check your vehicle details and its usable parts, then give you a clear quote. You can decide whether you want to accept it.
Arrange the pickup
Choose a time that works for you. We can collect the vehicle from your home, farm or workplace in Wanaka and nearby areas.
Complete the handover
We check the vehicle details, complete the sale and help you understand the NZTA steps you need to follow.
We handle the rest
After the vehicle reaches our yard, we assess it, remove reusable parts and process the remaining materials for recycling.
Why sell your car to us in Wanaka
No listings, no time wasters and no repair bills before you sell.
Get a direct cash offer without listing your car online.
Sell damaged, old, broken or non running vehicles for cash.
We collect unwanted cars from Wanaka and nearby areas.
No repairs needed before you sell your vehicle to us.
Clear unused cars from your driveway, shed or property.
What you get when you sell your car in Wanaka
Get a free car valuation with no obligation to sell.
We collect unwanted cars from locations across Wanaka.
Non running cars can be removed without you arranging separate towing.
Get your agreed payment when we collect your vehicle.
We help you complete the NZTA notice of disposal.
Usable car parts are recovered during the dismantling process.
Metal, tyres, batteries and other materials are handled responsibly.
What vehicles do we buy in Wanaka?
Our Wanaka car wreckers buy unwanted, damaged, old, scrap and non running vehicles. Whether your car has failed its WOF, suffered accident damage or simply costs too much to repair, send us the details for an assessment.
By vehicle type
Cars, hatchbacks and sedans
SUVs and four wheel drives
Utes and light trucks
Vans and campervans
Trucks and commercial vehicles
Cars we buy in any condition
We buy unwanted cars you no longer need or drive.
We buy end of life cars with little resale value.
We buy cars affected by rust, hail, floods or mechanical faults.
We buy accident damaged cars, including insurance write offs.
We buy non running cars with engine, gearbox or electrical problems.
Used auto parts for Wanaka vehicles
Not ready to replace the whole car? We stock tested second hand parts recovered from the vehicles we dismantle. Stock changes as cars come in, so send the part name with your make, model and year.
Find affordable used engines for suitable vehicle models.
Get second hand gearboxes and transmissions for repairs.
Shop used tyres and wheels from our current vehicle stock.
Find replacement batteries for compatible vehicles.
Source used doors, panels, bumpers and other body parts.
Get used headlights, tail lights and mirrors when available.
Find second hand interior and electrical components for repairs.
We also list our full dismantling range on the car wreckers Dunedin page.
Paperwork needed to sell your car in Wanaka
Five short steps keep the vehicle from staying attached to your name after it leaves.
Notify NZTA as soon as you sell or dispose of your vehicle.
Check whether your vehicle needs to be deregistered before disposal.
Bring valid photo ID when selling your car to us.
Keep a record of the sale date and vehicle details.
We guide you through the required NZTA disposal steps.
Official guidance sits on the NZTA Waka Kotahi page for selling your vehicle to a wrecker.
About Dunedin Auto Parts
Dunedin Auto Parts buys unwanted, damaged, scrap and non running vehicles across Otago, including Wanaka and the Queenstown Lakes area. Whether you have an old car sitting in your driveway, an accident damaged vehicle or a car that is no longer worth repairing, we can assess it for purchase.
After collection, vehicles are carefully dismantled so usable engines, gearboxes, body panels, lights, wheels, batteries and other parts can be recovered and supplied as affordable second hand auto parts.
Parts that cannot be reused are separated for responsible recycling, helping reduce vehicle waste while giving useful components another life. Our yard is at 100A Old Brighton Road, Fairfield, Dunedin.
Read more about our team and story, or see how we work in Queenstown and across Otago.
Why Wanaka car owners choose Dunedin Auto Parts
A straightforward offer
Receive a straightforward offer based on your vehicle actual condition.
Deal with the wreckers
Deal directly with experienced wreckers instead of a third party buyer.
Town and rural collection
Arrange convenient collections from Wanaka and nearby rural areas.
Value from usable parts
Get value from usable engines, gearboxes, panels, wheels and other components.
Safe material handling
Have fluids, tyres, batteries and unrecoverable materials handled responsibly.
Support end to end
Get support with valuation, collection and NZTA disposal requirements.
Car removal service areas around Wanaka
Our car removal service covers Wanaka and nearby communities, so you can sell your unwanted, damaged or non running vehicle without arranging transport yourself. We collect from homes, farms, businesses, lifestyle properties and storage locations across the areas we service.
Wanaka
Albert Town
Hawea
Lake Hawea
Cardrona
Luggate
Queenstown Lakes
Central Otago
Otago
Outside these areas?
Contact us with your location and vehicle details, and we can confirm whether collection is available. Our trucks run through the lakes and Central Otago most weeks.
Selling rather than wrecking? See our cash for cars Wanaka page for offers and free removal.
Our commitment to Wanaka car sellers
We give you the agreed vehicle price before collection.
We keep any pickup costs clear before removing your car.
We tell you directly if we cannot purchase your vehicle.
We explain the NZTA steps needed after the sale.
We dismantle vehicles responsibly and recover usable parts.
Reviews and testimonials: what our customers say
Real reviews from the Dunedin Auto Parts Google Business Profile. The photo box on each card is empty so a customer picture can be added.
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!
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.
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!
FAQ: selling your car to a wrecker in Wanaka
Sell your unwanted car in Wanaka
Want to turn your unwanted vehicle into cash? Our Wanaka car wreckers can assess your vehicle, provide a clear offer, and arrange collection from your location. Send us your car make, model, year, condition and location to get started.
