Cash for damaged & accident cars in Nelson

Flood-affected, fire-damaged, crashed or written off — we buy damaged vehicles across the Nelson region for fair cash. A damaged car still holds real value in its parts and metal, so don't let anyone tell you it's worthless, and don't pay to have it towed away for nothing.

Whether your insurer has written it off, it's been sitting since a prang, or storm and flooding got to it, we'll assess it honestly and make you a cash offer with free removal.

Damaged doesn't mean worthless

Even a badly damaged car is full of value. A crash might write off the front end while the engine, gearbox, doors, seats and electronics remain perfectly good — and in demand as used parts. Flood damage might ruin the interior and wiring while the panels and mechanical parts are salvageable. We assess the whole vehicle: what can be reused, what can be recovered, and the recyclable metal underneath. That's almost always worth more than a weight-only scrap price.

Written-off cars — what you need to know

If your insurer has declared the car a write-off and paid you out, the vehicle typically becomes theirs — so check who actually owns it before selling. If ownership has returned to you (or was never transferred), we can buy it. A written-off vehicle can't legally go back on the road without a costly re-certification, which is exactly why selling it to a wrecker for parts and metal is usually the sensible move.

Storm and flood damage in the Nelson region

The Nelson–Tasman region knows flooding — the devastating August 2022 floods hit the area hard, damaging homes and vehicles across Nelson and the surrounding districts. Flood-damaged cars are often written off by insurers because water wrecks the electronics and creates long-term corrosion and mould problems. We buy flood-affected vehicles, remove them free, and recycle them responsibly so the fluids and materials don't cause further harm.

What we buy

• Accident and crash-damaged cars
• Insurance write-offs (where you own the vehicle)
• Flood and storm-damaged vehicles
• Fire-damaged cars
• Hail-damaged and vandalised vehicles

Honest assessment, free removal

Send us photos or describe the damage and we'll give you a realistic quote. If you accept, we collect the vehicle free — anywhere in the Nelson region — handle the NZTA paperwork, and pay you on the spot. No towing bill, no runaround.