Cash For Cars vs Scrap Yards in Whangarei

How Scrap Yards Calculate Your Car's Value

Standard Whangarei scrap yards multiply your vehicle's estimated steel weight by the current scrap metal price — approximately $120–$150 per tonne. A typical 1,200kg passenger car yields about $144–$180 in scrap metal value. That's why most scrap yards offer $150–$300 for a typical car.

How We Calculate Your Car's Value

We calculate scrap metal value AND parts market value — then pay you the combined figure. For a 2010 Toyota Corolla: scrap metal approximately $180. Parts value (engine, gearbox, suspension, panels): $300–$1,200 depending on condition. Total: $480–$1,380 — versus $180–$300 from a scrap yard.

The Northland Difference

Standard Whangarei scrap yards don't have specialist knowledge of Northland's 4WD market, farming ute demand, or coastal salt assessment. Our buyer network is specifically calibrated to Northland's vehicle characteristics — which means we consistently pay $300–$3,000 more than any standard scrap yard.