Cash for old cars
Keen to get paid a premium price for your old cars? 1800 Salvage are leading Australian car buyers, and we’ll buy any car no matter how old or undrivable. We also offer free same-day car removal and — best of all — we offer instant cash payments, too. Get in touch by filling out our quick online form. We’ll get back to you in no time, buy your old car for cash within 24 hours, and organise the car removal process.
Sell your old vehicle
Tell us a bit about your old vehicle and get a price
How it works
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Get paid & we pick up
Turn your old cars into instant cash with 1800 Salvage
An old car is one dicey pothole away from turning into scrap metal. There comes a point where no car is worth its maintenance costs, much less its repair costs, and when that time comes, there’s no place for them but the big scrapyard in the sky. Unless we get to them first.
1800 Salvage specialises in giving older cars a second life. We upcycle, recycle and restore practically every element of your old vehicle to ensure that as little as possible goes to waste congesting a landfill.
We have a wide bank of buyers for salvaged parts, and that allows us to offer you unbeatable prices for your old cars. Even if the car is undrivable, we can still help you with your car removal.
We buy cars and vehicles from private owners, commercial businesses and even industrial companies. Whatever and wherever your old vehicle is, our towing team will remove it with minimal disruption to you. Get your car removed by the professionals. We even do same-day removal.
Fill out our only form or give our team a call, and we’ll buy your older car for cash and pay you within 24 hours. In the meantime, please watch out for any potholes.
Sell your old car for cash in minutes with 1800 Salvage
Our completely digital process allows us to assess your vehicle, complete your paperwork and pay you for your old car almost instantly.
- 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
Same-day free old car removal services with 1800 Salvage
It’s always a bit of a shame to get rid of an old car. Often, the very fact that you’ve kept it for so long suggests it’s lived a long and faithful life. Whether it is your first car or a work van that’s been criss-crossing your state for a decade, it’ll be hard to let go of the keys. Still, the quicker you sell your old car, the better of you’ll be.
1800 Salvage offers same-day old car removals and 24-hour emergency car towing — and it’s all free.
We will pay cash for cars and all other vehicle types, too
It’s not just cars — you can sell us any old vehicle for top dollar. Mud-encrusted motorbikes, paint-splattered utes and vans, banged-up forklifts, we’ll buy it all. By partnering with the expert vehicle towers at Sheen Group, we can tow practically any vehicle, from two-wheelers to light machinery.
If you’re unsure whether you can sell your older car for cash to us, jump on a call with our team. We can even organise to remove multiple vehicles at a time if that’s convenient for you. Cash for cars is simple and straightforward when you choose 1800 Salvage.
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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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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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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.
Free towing and same-day old car removal across in Australia
Our towing service can remove vehicles from any site in Australia. We’ve partnered with the Sheen, an excellent car removal company and a leading panel beater. Our combined towing fleet can easily travel to remote locations or navigate tight metropolitan streets. Better still, we can almost always do it within 24 hours.
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Paperwork requirements
There are only two key documents you are required to provide: a signed contract of sale; and a valid driver’s licence. All paperwork is sent, signed and approved digitally.
What we need for a quote
We will provide you with a short list of vehicle details to provide. You ought to be able to gather these basic details within 15 minutes.
The day of your car removal
Once your paperwork is approved, we’ll send out a tow truck for your old car. It will arrive within 24 hours — you will not need to be present for pick-up. Once we have possession, we will release your payment instantly.
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1800 Salvage makes it easy
1800 Salvage provides the easiest cash for old cars service in Australia. No matter your location, we will strive to provide you with the best deal.
- 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)
Before you sell your old car for cash, maximise it’s value
As salvage experts, it’s our job to see the hidden value in every vehicle. The more value we see, the more we’re willing to pay for it — and there’s no ceiling to what we’ll pay.
To sell your old car for the most cash, help us see its full potential by providing the following details:
- Make and model
- Damage description
- Vehicle age
- Odometer reading
- Exterior photos from all angles & interior photos
We pay cash for all cars and vehicles
No matter what make or model your old vehicle is, we’ll take it.
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Frequently asked questions
1800 Salvage will happily buy an undrivable old car. We’re not worried about whether or not it can drive — we can still salvage plenty of materials and spare parts and give them a second life. Leave the car removal up to us.
The only types of vehicles we will not buy are ones that have been totally flooded. However, we will make allowances for certain levels of water damage.
If you have any concerns, ring up our team to discuss the level of damage your old car has sustained.
Absolutely — 1800 Salvage will buy all unregistered old cars and vehicles.
Before we take possession of the vehicle, we suggest you remove the license plates. You can return the plates to your local roads authority to claim a reimbursement.
No. 1800 Salvage are legally prohibited from buying vehicles still under finance.
However, we can still take physical possession of your vehicles under finance, while the financial obligations remain with you. Your old car will be kept safely in our custody, so you won’t have the burden of it on your property.
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.
