Step 1: Vehicle Collection
Once you accept our quote, we arrange free pickup at a time that suits you. Our professional driver will arrive with the necessary paperwork and pay you cash on the spot.
Step 2: Hazardous Fluid Extraction
After the vehicle reaches our facility, we drain all hazardous fluids, such as:
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Engine oil
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Petrol/diesel
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Brake and transmission fluid
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Coolant
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Air conditioning refrigerants
These are safely collected and disposed of in line with NZ environmental regulations.
Step 3: Salvaging Usable Parts
Next, our mechanics strip the vehicle and extract all usable parts including:
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Batteries
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Engines
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Starters and alternators
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Tyres and wheels
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Windows, mirrors, doors, and seats
These are tested, cleaned, and reused or sold in the local second-hand market.
Step 4: Metal Shredding and Recycling
The vehicle body is then crushed and sent through an industrial shredder. We recover materials like:
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Steel
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Aluminium
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Copper
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Other valuable metals
These materials are sent to metal recycling plants for use in new products.
Step 5: Tyres, Glass & Plastic Recycling
We make sure that nothing useful goes to waste. Tyres are recycled into playground surfaces and roading materials. Glass is melted and reused in construction. Even some plastics are sorted and repurposed.
Step 6: Over 90% Recycled
Our advanced processes allow us to recycle over 90% of each car, reducing the impact on landfills and supporting New Zealand’s sustainability goals.
📞 Choose the eco-friendly way to get rid of your old vehicle. Call Car Wreckers Taupo now or visit https://carwreckerstaupo.co.nz/ for a free quote.
