End-of-life cars · Free towing
Car Wreckers Auckland
When a car costs more to fix than it’s worth, it still has value to a wrecker: good parts get reused and the rest is recycled. TAG MOTORS buys these cars across Auckland, tows them away for free and pays you on the spot.
- Free pickup Auckland-wide
- Paid when we collect
- Any condition
- Open 7 days
Free · No obligation
Get your cash offer
Fill this in and it opens WhatsApp with your details ready to send. Add a few photos and we reply with an offer.
When to call a car wrecker instead of a mechanic
If the repair quote is bigger than the car’s value, if it failed its WOF on several items at once, or if it has been sitting for months and won’t start, wrecking is usually the best return. You get paid for the car as it stands, with no more money going into it.
- Blown engine, head gasket or gearbox
- Accident damage an insurer has written off, or that you chose not to claim
- Rust, flood or fire damage
- Failed WOF and not worth repairing
- An old second car nobody drives any more
What happens to your car
Parts that still work, like engines, gearboxes, panels, lights and wheels, go back into use on other cars. Fluids and batteries are drained and handled separately, and the shell goes for metal recycling. That’s better for everyone than leaving a car to rot on a section.
Free pickup across Auckland
We are based on East Tamaki Road in South Auckland, and we collect from all over the city: south, east, central, west and the North Shore. Tell us where the car is and whether it rolls, and we will send the right truck.
Common questions
Do you charge for towing?
No. Pickup is free anywhere in Auckland, and nothing is taken off your offer for it.
Do I have to remove my plates?
No. Leave the plates on and just take out your personal things. If you have personalised plates you want to keep, tell us before pickup.
Who tells Waka Kotahi (NZTA) the car is sold?
As the seller you should file a change of ownership with Waka Kotahi as soon as the sale happens. It takes a few minutes online, and our driver will give you the details you need.
Free pickup across Auckland
Choose your area for local pickup details.
Get an offer for your car today
WhatsApp us a few photos with the make, model, year and suburb. We reply with an offer, book a pickup, and pay you when we collect. 7 days, 7am – 8pm.