Don't worry if your car doesn't have a registration, or if it has been cancelled, you can still sell your scrap or damaged car with us.
If you have your registration you should hand it over so that we can check the details. Don't worry if your car doesn't have a registration, or if it's been cancelled, as we can still take your car without it.
It's a requirement to cancel your registration when your car has been scrapped, and in each state there are different rules.
For guidance on cancelling your registration please follow the relevant link below:
Australian Capital Territory 
New South Wales
Northern Territories
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia
Yes, with CarTakeBack you can ask for a Certificate of Destruction to be issued to you, which proves that your car has been recycled to the highest of standards. We usually issue Certificates of Destruction at the end of each month and you'll receive it by email or post.
Please contact us to request one.
The Scrap Metal Industry Bill 2016 was introduced to combat metal theft and fraud and applies to New South Wales. The bill means that you can no longer be paid in cash when you sell your car for scrap.
The Second-Hand Dealers and Pawnbrokers Regulations 2018 was introduced to combat theft. These regulations mean that cash cannot be paid for scrap cars in Victoria.