Updated 8 July 2026
If you've got an old, dead or unwanted car taking up space in Melbourne, scrap car removal turns it into cash — and keeps it out of landfill. Here's what your scrap car is really worth, how free removal works, and why the right buyer pays you instead of charging you.
What counts as a scrap car?
A scrap or "end-of-life" car is one that's no longer worth repairing or registering — too old, too damaged, or simply worn out. It might not run, might be missing parts, or might have failed a roadworthy. None of that means it's worthless.
What's a scrap car worth?
Value comes mainly from two things: the scrap metal (priced by weight) and any parts still worth reselling. Bigger, heavier and more popular cars are generally worth more.
| Factor | Effect on price |
|---|---|
| Weight & size | Heavier cars = more scrap metal value |
| Salvageable parts | Working parts add real value on top of scrap |
| Make & model | In-demand models have more parts buyers |
| Completeness | A complete car is worth more than a stripped one |
How free car removal works
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Get a quote
Give the car's details and location for a free, no-obligation cash offer.
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Book a pickup
Choose a same-day or next-day time that suits you, anywhere in Melbourne.
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Get paid on the spot
Our team arrives, completes the paperwork and pays you in cash or by transfer.
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Free tow away
We tow the car — running or not — at no cost, and recycle it responsibly.
Good for your wallet and the planet
Responsible recyclers drain and safely dispose of fluids, salvage usable parts and recycle the steel and aluminium. Scrapping your car the right way keeps hazardous materials out of landfill and puts valuable metal back into use — while still putting cash in your pocket.
Got an old car to get rid of?
Free Melbourne car removal — and we pay you for it.
Frequently asked questions
How much is my scrap car worth?
Mainly the scrap-metal value (priced by weight) plus any parts still worth reselling. Heavier and more popular cars are generally worth more — always get a quote rather than paying to dispose of it.
Is scrap car removal really free?
With a reputable buyer, yes — free same-day pickup and towing anywhere in Melbourne, and you're paid for the car on top. Never accept a removal that leaves you out of pocket.
Do you take cars that don't run?
Yes. Scrap and end-of-life cars are collected in any condition — non-running, damaged, unregistered or missing parts.
Which Melbourne areas do you cover?
All of them — the CBD, every suburb and surrounding regional Victoria, including Oakleigh, Dandenong, Werribee, Geelong and beyond.
Is scrapping a car eco-friendly?
Done responsibly, yes. Around 75% of a car is recyclable; fluids are safely removed, usable parts are salvaged and the metal is recycled — keeping waste out of landfill.
