Cash for cars Melbourne
1800 Salvage is one of Melbourne’s leading salvage car buyers. We provide instant cash payments for junk cars. Our free towing service can also remove your vehicle 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 in Melbourne
There are few things quite as irritating as being forced to put up with the presence of a useless junk car. If it’s stuck on your property, it can pose a safety risk to your loved ones and yourself, on top of being an awful eyesore. If you’re a panel beater or auto-service business, having write-off junk cars take up valuable lot space is terrible for business.
1800 Salvage’s scrap car removal services will remove any car in any condition from anywhere in Melbourne. If you’re tired of your busted old car, we provide the same-day car removal Melbourne car owners need. As Victoria’s car salvage specialists, we aren’t concerned with your car’s damage level. We will provide a great quote for any and all scrap cars.
Easy cash for your car
Removing an unwanted vehicle from your Melbourne property is easy when you team up with 1800 Salvage. Once you’ve completed the necessary digital paperwork, we can arrange a towing service for your location and transfer funds into your account upon pick-up. Turn your unwanted vehicle into profit with a click of a button.
- 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
Free car removal service Melbourne
Unwanted, broken down, or damaged vehicles are an eyesore and often take up space that could be put to better use. Our free car removal services can pick up vehicles anywhere in Melbourne, from multi-storey car parks to apartment parking lots.
We will not only offer you an excellent price for any type of vehicle, but we can also ensure that it is reused sustainably.
We remove all types of unwanted cars and vehicles in Melbourne
Buying Melbourne’s unwanted cars for cash is our speciality, but it isn’t all we do. We’re quite happy to take any and all types of vehicles. If you’re looking to sell an outdated fleet of work vans, a smashed-up motorbike, an undrivable vintage car, or a worn-out forklift (or any light machinery), we’ll buy it.
Our experienced tow truck drivers can handle just about anything.
Sell your car for cash
We buy and responsibly salvage all of
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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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.
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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.
Same-day car removals for Melbourne and Victoria
We’ve got a Victoria-wide network of highly experienced vehicle towing experts. They can reach practically any location within the state within 24 hours.
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Paperwork requirements
All of our paperwork can be signed digitally, allowing us to process it quicker. The cash for your car will come through almost instantly upon vehicle pickup. We’ll need a valid driver’s licence of the vehicle owner, too.
What we need for a quote
We need detailed photos of your vehicle to provide a fair but generous valuation. Please don’t feel the need to hide any damage — we’ll take it no matter its condition.
The day of your car removal
Once the paperwork is signed and your payment has been made, you can leave the rest to us. We will remove your car from anywhere in Melbourne; you don’t need to be there.
Recent purchases
BMW
Prestige
Prahran, Victoria
This owner completed our simple online submission for their X5 with mechanical issues. They had already purchased another car and didn't want to fix it before the new car arrived. We quoted the vehicle from photos provided and were able to alleviate the stress of selling the car privately and avoid dealing with any time wasters.
Mercedes
Cars
South Yarra, Victoria
Vehicle was sold to us with mechanical issues, unregistered. The previous owner was deciding whether to repair the engine or sell for salvage, selling to salvage proved to be the economical choice.
We were able to pick up this vehicle on the same day we received the enquiry!
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!
Get cash for your car in Melbourne.
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How it works
We aim to create a simple and stress-free car removals process. Once the digital paperwork is signed, we will book in a tow truck and instantly pay cash into your bank account at the time of collection. You can turn your unwanted car into profit with the click of a button.
- Vehicle assessment & pricing
- Digital paperwork signed
- Payment made & car towed
How much money can you get for your unwanted car in Melbourne?
No matter how badly damaged, every car can be restored or repurposed if placed in the right hands. However, valuating junk cars requires a great deal of experience, which 1800 Salvage has. You will only need to provide the most basic details for us to be able to develop a quote to remove your Melbourne car.
Before we remove your unwanted vehicle, we need to know:
- Make and model
- Condition and damage
- Vehicle age
- Exterior photos from all angles & interior photos
- Odometer reading
Car brands we buy
We buy all unwanted cars, no matter the brand, make or model.
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Our
Melbourne
headquarters
Want to know more about our services? Visit our Melbourne headquarters to talk to our experienced car wreckers in person. We’ll advise you on the best steps to obtain top prices for unwanted vehicles.
1800 Salvage Clayton South, Melbourne
14 James St, Clayton South, 3169, VIC
Onsite parking available
The best cash for cars service in Melbourne
At 1800 Salvage, our car removal and salvaging process is completely streamlined. Whether you want your vehicle picked up on the same day or on a scheduled date, we offer free towing for whatever time suits you best.
- Free vehicle towing
- Fast, convenient vehicle collection
- Customer service and support at every stage
- Australia-wide service
- Licenced motor car trader (LMCT:12802)
Our
Melbourne
towing partner
Sheen Towing
Our team has partnered with Sheen Towing to provide Melbourne communities with free towing services with all salvage purchases. Sheen promises reliable and prompt towing regardless of your location in Victoria.
Community contributions
1800 Salvage has grown over the years to become a reputable auto salvage company.
We have formed many strong relationships with professionals in the automotive and towing industry, making it easier for us to service the Melbourne community.
We are proud to support Variety - The Children's Charity. Supporting kids and families facing many challenges through sickness, disadvantage or living disability.
Please contact us for more information about our local community initiatives.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Vehicles are not required to be registered for 1800 Salvage to buy and remove them. Once we have purchased your unwanted vehicle, you can take your license plates and paperwork to VicRoads for any reimbursement due.
We need your contact details, vehicle address, registration status, and a brief description of the damage. To help us give you the best price possible, include your vehicle's make and model, registration number, and odometer reading, along with some photos. Photos of all four corners of your car, interior seating, dash, and any points of damage or scratches are best. Then, fill in our easy 'Get a price' form, and we'll sort the rest out for you.
Yes. Our friendly team and trusted partners work extensively throughout Victoria. Simply call us today, and we will arrange for your vehicle to be picked up within 24 hours or at a time that suits you best.
We buy any type of vehicle in any condition, whether it's your car, motorbike, van, or truck. We accept a vast range of makes and models, including classic cars and light machinery. If your vehicle is no longer roadworthy, mechanically damaged, or you simply don't want it anymore, sell it to our Melbourne team today.
As a licensed motor car trader, 1800 Salvage cannot purchase vehicles that are under finance. However, we can still help to free you of your damaged vehicle. We can submit a salvage tender to your finance company on your behalf so that you don't have to worry. Give us a call, and one of our friendly team will talk you through this easy process.
Under the second-hand dealers and pawnbrokers regulations 2018, auto wreckers and scrap dealers are no longer able to pay or receive cash when trading. 1800 Salvage practices this law throughout Australia in the spirit of consistency. We have found most customers prefer bank transfers with remittances sent to their email.
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. His role as Business Development Manager for car dealerships, independent dealers, automotive wholesalers and automotive salvage dealers means he can accurately place a value on vehicles of all types, helping sellers obtain top cash for their unwanted cars.
Generating content with the help of AI is becoming more and more popular; but we prefer the old-school way of asking a salvage expert who understands our business to write our pages. Everything you see here was written by a 1800 Salvage employee and contains accurate information from our Melbourne office and internal sales system.
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.
