Cash for cars East Melbourne
Get instant cash for scrap or unwanted vehicles with 1800 Salvage’s East Melbourne cash-for-cars service. Our fast, convenient online process means you can get a free quote, same-day car removal services and cash payment directly into your account within 24 hours.
Sell your vehicle
Tell us a bit about your vehicle and get a price.
How it works
Get a price
Sign digital paperwork
Get paid & we pick up
We pay cash for unwanted cars & offer free car removal
As a leading auto salvage and cash-for-cars company, 1800 Salvage specialises in buying and removing any less-than-perfect vehicle. We buy cars, vans, trucks, boats, motorcycles and machinery in any condition.
Whether you’re a panel beater with too many accident cars taking up valuable space or an old, unwanted vehicle sitting in the driveway, we’re here to help.
With our seamless digital process, you can get a competitive free quote in under an hour. Then, our experienced team can manage your documentation and book your free car removal on the same day or at your convenience. We pay cash directly into your account via a secure Osko transfer at collection.
Contact 180 Salvage’s friendly team to get your old car sold and converted to a tidy profit today.
East Melbourne cash-for-cars & removal experts
1800 Salvage’s cash-for-cars services mean we handle everything from when you first contact us until your unwanted car is towed away. Send us a few photos and vehicle details. Then we’ll get started.
- No price ceiling for the amount of cash we'll pay for your car
- Free towing from your residence or business
- We offer car removals for all makes, models, ages and conditions.
Cash for cars of all conditions
Hassle-free car removal process
Between 1800 Salvage’s team of car removal experts and our trusted towing partners throughout Victoria and Australia, we provide fast removals anywhere in the city, state or country.
Our reliable car removal service is free, regardless of your location, the size or condition of your vehicle. With a 10-tonne towing capacity, we can efficiently and safely tow almost anything anywhere.
Instant cash for your scrap car, East Melbourne VIC
One person’s junk is another's treasure. Our expert scrap car buyers see the value in all vehicles, no matter how damaged. We partner with many reputable businesses, including repairers, wholesalers and wreckers, who are happy to pay top dollar for vehicle parts.
We buy unwanted vehicles from private car owners, insurance inspectors, panel beaters and government departments. Using the secure online platform Osko, we pay cash directly into your bank account on pick-up.
Cash for all cars in all conditions
We buy and responsibly salvage all of
East Melbourne
unwanted vehicles. These include:
Vehicle salvage made easy
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Fast, easy towing
We offer fast and convenient towing for your salvage vehicle, including same-day collection or bookings at a time that suits you.
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Competitive prices
Our operating costs are competitive, so we can give you a better price when you sell your vehicle, and we don't charge for towing.
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Convenience
Auto salvage doesn't have to be difficult. We offer a fast, simple service to help you sell your vehicle with ease.
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Customer service
Our team is friendly, and we work hard to ensure your experience is fast, convenient, and hassle-free.
We’ll remove your scrap car within 24 hours
With the help of our trusted towing partners, we provide 24-hour car removal services across the city, state and country. So we'll get to you quickly if you’ve had an accident in Melbourne’s central business district or your old car is sitting on blocks in an East Melbourne locality.
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Paperwork requirements
All you need to do is sign our electronic sales contract and send us a copy of your valid driver’s licence. Then, our expert team will take care of everything else, so you don’t have to worry.
What we need for a quote
The more information you provide, the better. Please send us photos showing the interior and exterior of your old car and basic details such as its VIN, make, model and mileage.
The day of your car removal
Give us your vehicle’s location, and so long as there are no barriers to entry, you don’t need to be present. We transfer your cash payment instantly via Osko on pick-up.
Recent purchases
Nissan
Cars
Brunswick, Victoria
We purchase cars in every conditon including this X-Trail which had been in a minor on-road accident. 1800 Salvage had quoted the car within 20 minutes of initial contact!
Mercedes
Vans
Brunswick East, Victoria
With several issues starting to arise, this owner was keen to sell their van. 1800 Salvage offers free removal for vehicles of any size including vans, trucks and machinery.
Kia
Cars
Burnley, Victoria
This customer was referred to us from a panel shop after they decided to upgrade cars. We were able to collect the car from the shop and transfer the money instantly into their account, so they could purchase their new set of wheels.
Sell your car for cash
Get a price
1800 Salvage make it easy
Simple online quote form, same day free quote, instant cash transfer and free car removal, 1800 Salvage does it all. We will take care of all the paperwork and you don’t even need to be home for the car removal.
- Free purchase quotes (Weigh up your options)
- Australia wide service
- Money in your account via OSKO
- We buy early and late model cars
- Licenced motor car trader (LMCT: 12082)
How much are junk cars in East Melbourne worth?
Our cash-for-cars East Melbourne team is an expert in assessing the salvage value of vehicles. It doesn’t matter if you have a roadworthy used car, an old rust bucket sitting on blocks, or a complete wreck. We ensure that all vehicle parts are repurposed or disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.
So you can maximise the cash value of your junk car or unwanted vehicle, please send us the following information:
- Make and model
- Condition and damage
- Vehicle age
- Exterior photos from all angles & interior photos
- Odometer reading
Top cash-for-cars offers on all brands
We pay cash for any vehicle, regardless of its condition.
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Frequently asked questions
1800 Salvage will purchase everything in the automotive space, from sports cars to used cars and motorcycles, commercial trucks and machinery. We offer reliable cash if you have any vehicle with a motor - and it doesn’t have to work!
Combined with our extensive network of towing partners nationwide, we can access and buy any vehicle from even the most remote locations in the country.
We follow the automotive market closely and provide the best price possible in the current market. With our vast network of restoration specialists and car wreckers located across the city and state, we keep the demand for vehicle parts high.
No. We regularly buy cars without a roadworthy certificate. This saves our valued customers time and money compared to selling junk cars privately - which does require an up-to-date roadworthy.
Business Licensing Australia regulates all licenced motor car dealers. Your transactions, identification and personal data are protected as we comply with all licensing rules. Selling to unlicensed car buyers can be risky.
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Written by
Doug Whiffin
Doug began his career in the automotive industry at age 18. He has worked in several dealerships and has since become an expert valuer buyer. Doug serves a broad spectrum of clients including car dealerships, independent dealers, automotive wholesalers, and automotive salvage dealers, helping sellers obtain top cash for their unwanted cars. Additionally, he seamlessly transitions into the role of second-in-command manager in the general manager's absence, showcasing his proactive nature and leadership skills.
Get in touch for friendly advice
Whether you want to buy or sell salvage vehicles, we are here to help. Get in touch and we will get back to you soon with the information you need.
