What Really Happens to Your Vehicle After It’s Towed by Car Wreckers Wellington

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Step 1: Pickup and Payment

Once you accept our offer, our team arrives at your location — whether you’re in Miramar, Newtown, or Porirua. We complete paperwork, pay you cash, and tow the vehicle away for free.


Step 2: Fluid Drainage and Hazardous Waste Removal

At our Wellington wrecking yard, the car is safely drained of all fluids:

  • Engine and brake oil

  • Transmission fluid

  • Coolant

  • Fuel and AC gas

These are either recycled or disposed of following New Zealand environmental standards.


Step 3: Dismantling and Salvage

Next, we strip usable components:

  • Engine and gearbox

  • Tyres, wheels, suspension

  • Battery and electrical parts

  • Doors, mirrors, lights, seats

These parts are refurbished and resold locally or online, helping other car owners in Wellington find affordable parts.


Step 4: Metal and Material Recycling

Once the salvageable parts are removed, the vehicle body is crushed. Materials like:

  • Steel

  • Aluminium

  • Copper

  • Glass and rubber

…are separated and sent to recycling facilities across New Zealand.


Step 5: Landfill Diversion

Our goal is to keep as much material out of the landfill as possible. On average, 85-90% of each vehicle is repurposed or recycled.

📞 Choose Car Wreckers Wellington for reliable and eco-conscious scrap car removal. Visit https://carwreckerswellington.nz today.

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