Easiest Way to Get Old Car Removal in Melbourne

12 November 2025

Let’s be honest. That car is no longer considered “vintage.” It’s become a permanent, rusting garden gnome on your nature strip.

It’s the old family wagon that’s now just a glorified spider hotel. The project car you were going to restore in 2015. Or the daily runabout that finally carked it, and now it’s costing you more in council fines than it was ever worth.

You know you need to get rid of it. But the thought of it is just… exhausting. It’s fallen deep into the “too-hard basket.”

Selling it privately? You’d have to be joking. No one on Marketplace is going to buy a dead, unregistered car without a Roadworthy Certificate (RWC). You’d be lucky to get anything other than a parade of time-wasters and low-ballers.

Towing it to a scrap yard yourself? That means finding a tow truck, paying them $200 for the privilege, and then getting next to nothing from the yard because they know you’re desperate.

What if there was a way to have the car gone by this afternoon, with zero cost, zero effort, and a stack of cash in your hand (or, more accurately, in your bank account)?

That’s not a gimmick. That’s just how professional Old Car Removal Melbourne works. This guide will break down exactly why this service is, without a doubt, the easiest and most profitable way to deal with that unwanted vehicle.

“Hard Ways” vs. The “Easiest Way”

To appreciate how simple this is, let’s first look at the alternatives. Your options for that old car generally fall into three categories.

1. The “Hard Way”: The Private Sale Nightmare

This is the path of maximum pain. You decide to “try your luck” on Gumtree or Marketplace. Get ready for:

• The Cost: You can’t sell a registered car in Victoria without a Roadworthy Certificate (RWC). For an old car, getting one is often impossible or costs thousands in repairs. You’re forced to sell it unregistered.
• The Tyre-Kickers: You will be flooded with messages asking “is this still available?” followed by radio silence. Then come the “experts” who will offer you $50, kick the (flat) tyres, and point out the rust you already mentioned in the ad.
• The Safety Risk: Do you really want strangers coming to your home, haggling aggressively, and trying to test-drive a car that hasn’t run in years?
• The Time: This process can drag on for weeks or even months, all while the car continues to be an eyesore.

2. The “Also Hard Way”: The DIY Scrap Yard Trip

You decide to cut out the middleman and take it to a wrecker yourself.

• The Towing Fee: First, you need to hire a tow truck. This is an immediate out-of-pocket expense, easily $150-$250, depending on where you are in Melbourne.
• The Bad Price: You’ve paid to get it to their yard. You have no leverage. They know you’re not going to pay another tow truck to take it somewhere else. They can offer you whatever they want (which is usually next to nothing).
• The Hassle: You have to find a licensed yard, book the tow, take time off work, and handle all the logistics yourself.

3. The “Easiest Way”: Professional Old Car Removal

This is the modern solution. You call a company like Prestige Car Removal.

• The Call (5 Minutes): You call them and say, “I’ve got an old Holden Commodore in Reservoir.”
• The Quote (1 Minute): They ask, “What year? Is it complete?” and give you a firm, no-obligation quote right over the phone. “We can offer you $450 for it.”
• The Pickup (Today): You say, “Sounds good.” They say, “Great, our truck is in the northern suburbs. How’s 2 PM today?”
• The Paperwork (2 Minutes): The tow truck driver arrives, checks your ID, and hands you a simple “Notice of Disposal” form.
• The Payment (Instant): You receive the $450 on the spot via Osko or bank transfer.
• The Removal (5 Minutes): They winch your old car onto the truck and drive away.

You are left standing on your driveway with a clear space, zero stress, and $450 more in your bank account than you had 15 minutes ago. That is the very definition of “easy.”

How Our 3-Step Process Makes It So Simple

We designed our Old Car Removal Service in Melbourne service at Prestige Car Removal to be the most “no-fuss” experience possible. We’ve removed every single pain point.

Step 1: Get Your Instant, No-Obligation Quote

This is the first and only thing you need to do. You can either:

• Call us on the phone.
• Fill out the “Get a Quote” form on our website.

All we need to know is the basic info:

• The Make & Model (e.g., Toyota Camry, Ford Falcon)
• The Year (e.g., 2005)
• The Condition (e.g., “Doesn’t start, bit of rust,” or “It’s a write-off”)
• Your Suburb (e.g., Dandenong, Frankston, Werribee, etc.)

Based on this, our team uses real-time scrap metal and parts data to give you the best possible price. Our quote is firm. We will never show up and try to haggle you down. The price we say is the price you get.

Step 2: Schedule Your 100% Free, Same-Day Removal

Once you accept the quote, the rest is up to us. You tell us when.

• Need it gone now? We have a fleet of tow trucks operating across all of Melbourne. We can almost always offer same-day service, often within a few hours of your call.
• Busy at work? We can book it for the weekend or next Tuesday.
• Stuck in a tight spot? Our drivers are experts. Whether your car is bogged in a backyard, stuck in a tight underground car park, or on a busy CBD street, we have the equipment to get it out without any drama.

This service is always 100% free. There are no hidden towing fees, no admin fees, and no “gotcha” charges.

Step 3: Get Paid Instantly & We Handle the Paperwork

This is the best part. When our driver arrives, we make everything quick and professional.

• The Paperwork: We just need to see your driver’s licence to verify your identity and proof that you own the car (old rego papers or the keys are usually fine). We provide the VicRoads Notice of Disposal form and help you fill it out. This legally transfers the car to us and gets you off the hook.
• The Payment: Due to Victorian government regulations (the Scrap Metal Industry Act 2016), it is illegal for any scrap metal dealer to pay physical cash. Any company offering a “stack of cash” is operating illegally. We protect you by paying instantly and securely via Osko or Direct Bank Transfer. The money is in your account before the car is even on the truck. It’s instant, verifiable, and safe.

And… that’s it. Your car is gone, and you’ve been paid.

What Kind of Cars Qualify for Old Car Removal? (Hint: All of Them)

This is a common question. People think their car is “too old” or “too damaged” to be worth anything.

Let’s be clear: we will buy any car, in any condition.

The reason it’s the “easiest way” is that you don’t need to do anything to it.

• Damaged & Smashed Cars: Written-off from an accident? We’ll buy it.
• Rusted-Out Cars: Been sitting in the rain for a decade? We’ll buy it.
• Unregistered Cars: Hasn’t had rego for years? No problem.
• Cars That Don’t Start: Dead engine, no battery, flat tyres? Perfect.
• Old & Unwanted: It might run, but it’s just old and you can’t sell it? We’ll buy it.
• All Vehicles: We also take vans, utes, 4x4s, and trucks.

You don’t need to get a roadworthy. You don’t need to clean it. You don’t even need to find the keys (though it helps). We are buying it for its recyclable metal and salvageable parts, not to drive it.

Why Is It Free? Where Does the Money Come From?

This is the final piece of the “easy” puzzle. It sounds too good to be true, but the business model is very simple.

Your old car is a collection of valuable resources.

1. Scrap Metal (The Big One): Your car is mostly made of steel, which is infinitely recyclable. A typical car has over 1,000kg of steel. We tow your car to an authorised recycling facility where it’s weighed. The value of this metal is high enough to cover the cost of towing and put cash in your pocket.
2. Usable Parts: Even on a “dead” car, many parts might be perfectly fine. The alternator, starter motor, mirrors, seats, and wheel rims can all be salvaged, tested, and sold as second-hand parts.
3. Eco-Friendly Recycling: Before the car is crushed, it’s depolluted. We safely drain all the harmful fluids (oil, petrol, coolant) and remove the battery.

Because we have this process nailed down, we can extract the maximum value from your old car, which is why we can pay you for it. You’re not “scrapping” your car for free; you’re selling it as a valuable commodity.

Don’t Let That Old Car Be a Problem for One More Day

Stop looking at that car as a problem you have to solve. It’s not. It’s a resource you haven’t cashed in on yet.

Forget the stress of Gumtree, the cost of a private tow truck, and the hassle of paperwork. The single easiest, fastest, and most profitable method for old car removal in Melbourne is to make one phone call. Let the experts handle the rest.

At Prestige Car Removal, we have helped thousands of Melburnians clear their driveways and get paid for it. We are a licensed, professional, and locally-owned team that prides itself on making this process as simple as it possibly can be.

If you’re ready to finally get rid of that car, we’re ready to help. Our team is on standby to give you an instant quote and get that car out of your life for good.

For the easiest old car removal in Melbourne, get in touch with us at Prestige Car Removal. Visit our Contact Us page for an online quote or, for an even faster response, give us a call right now on 0423 017 490.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How much cash can I really get for my old car in Melbourne?
A: This depends on a few things: the car’s make/model, its weight, and the current price of scrap metal. A larger, heavier vehicle (like a 4×4 or ute) will generally be worth more. At Prestige Car Removal, we offer top-tier quotes up to $9,999 for vehicles that have salvageable parts or are in high demand.

Q: Do I need a Roadworthy Certificate (RWC) to sell my car to you?
A: Absolutely not. This is what makes our service so easy. We are not buying the car to re-register and drive it, so it doesn’t need an RWC. We take cars in any condition, registered or not.

Q: What paperwork do I need for old car removal?
A: It’s very simple. We just need to see your driver’s licence (or another photo ID) and some form of proof that you own the car. This can be the old registration papers or even just the car keys. We handle the official VicRoads Notice of Disposal paperwork for you.

Q: Seriously, how fast is your pickup?
A: We pride ourselves on our speed. Because we have trucks stationed all over Melbourne, we can almost always offer same-day service. If you call us in the morning, there’s a very good chance your car will be gone by the afternoon.

Q: What happens to my old car after you take it?
A: Your car is taken to an Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF). First, all hazardous fluids (oil, fuel, brake fluid) are drained and recycled. Then, any usable parts are salvaged. Finally, the remaining car shell is crushed and recycled into new steel products. It’s an extremely eco-friendly process.

Q: Do I have to be at home for the pickup?
A: Yes, you will need to be there. We need to verify your ID and have you sign the paperwork to transfer ownership legally. It only takes about 10-15 minutes, and then you’re all done!