Step 1: Free Pickup from Your Location
Once you accept our quote, we send a tow truck to your home, workplace, or farm. Pickup is always free, and we pay you on the spot. We’ll also complete the NZTA paperwork with you.
Step 2: Safe Fluid Removal
Our team starts by draining all potentially harmful fluids from your car:
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Oil
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Petrol or diesel
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Transmission fluid
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Brake fluid
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Coolant
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Aircon gas
These fluids are handled according to strict environmental guidelines to avoid polluting the Waikato ecosystem.
Step 3: Parts Salvaging
We remove working components for reuse or resale, including:
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Engines and transmissions
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Alternators and starters
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Batteries and wheels
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Doors, mirrors, lights
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Radiators and control modules
These parts go to customers and local mechanics looking for affordable used components.
Step 4: Metal Processing
After the car is stripped, the shell is crushed and shredded. Materials like steel, aluminium, and copper are sorted and sent for recycling — often used in new construction or manufacturing.
Step 5: Rubber and Glass Recycling
Tyres are sent to NZ facilities where they’re used for road surfacing or playground bases. Glass is melted down and reused in insulation, windows, or bottles.
Step 6: 90%+ of Each Car is Recycled
At Car Wreckers Hamilton, we are proud to say that over 90% of each vehicle is reused, repurposed, or recycled. It’s not just about making money — it’s about protecting Aotearoa’s environment.
📞 Thinking of scrapping your car? Call 0800 666 220 or request a quote at https://carwreckershamilton.net.nz/.
