Highly recommended CartakebackAustralia. Sold my husband's ute after he passed and did not want any stress. This company was comforting, Honest and payment was received the same day direct into my ban... See more
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Our experience with CarTakeBack was very positive. From the time we made enquiries until the car was picked up we were very happy. The fellow who came to collect the car was courteous and polite.... See more
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Easily the worst quote I received by far and away from all the car scrap companies plus they constantly hammer you via txt and email trying to get you to go ahead with their quote. Absolutely wouldn’t... See more
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I was given a quote for $325 and then after uploading photos this was raised to $350 which was easily the best quote I received. After the company maintained regular contact I was given plenty of w... See more
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CarTakeBack are a national network of wreckers located throughout Australia. Through our network, we'll find you the best price for your car, no matter the age, mileage or condition. To see what your scrap car is worth, simply enter your registration number and postcode into our instant quote form and we'll give you a price to sell your car. There's no obligation and all quotes are valid for seven days. With CarTakeBack the process of selling your scrap car is hassle free. Once you've got a quote to sell your car, we'll collect it at no extra charge from the specified location at a time and date that suit you. All CarTakeBack branches are authorised scrap car recycling centres so you can relax knowing that if your old car is scrapped, 95% of it will be responsibly recycled to the highest standard in line with the law. Our Customer Services Team is on hand to look after you and we'll help take care of the official paperwork.
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Highly recommended…
Highly recommended CartakebackAustralia. Sold my husband's ute after he passed and did not want any stress. This company was comforting, Honest and payment was received the same day direct into my bank. Towtruck driver was great also. Thank You CarTakeBack Australia for providing a trustworthy aussie company.
24 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from CarTakeBack Australia
Hi,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with CarTakeBack Australia.
We are truly sorry for your loss, and we appreciate the trust you placed in us during what must be an incredibly difficult time. It means a great deal to know that we were able to make the process easier and give you some peace of mind when it mattered most.
Your kind words about our team, including our tow truck driver, are greatly appreciated. I will personally pass your gratitude on to everyone involved in the process — from our office staff through to our contractors — as I know they will be very touched by your feedback.
On behalf of all of us here at CarTakeBack Australia, thank you again for choosing us and for your thoughtful review. We are honoured to have been able to assist, even in a small way.
Wishing you strength and all the very best moving forward.
Best wishes
Carl - CarTakeBack
Fast and efficient
Fast and efficient. Process was easy the most complicated part was returning the number plates.
5 February 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from CarTakeBack Australia
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with CarTakeBack. We’re really pleased to hear you found the service efficient and straightforward — maybe we could even give the transport authority a few pointers 😉
Thanks again for choosing us!
Fast response
Fast response, driver arrived on time next day, received payment in 30mins.
20 January 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from CarTakeBack Australia
Hi Dean,
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5‑star review and for choosing our service — we truly appreciate your custom and the time you took to share your experience.
Hearing that you received a fast response, timely pickup, and quick payment means a great deal to us. This is exactly the level of service we aim to deliver every single time, so knowing we hit the mark with you is incredibly rewarding.
We’re grateful for your trust and hope we can assist you again in the future whenever you need us.
Warm regards,
The CarTakeBack Australia Team
Same-day collection
Reasonably prompt and pleasing service from this aggregator site that uses an offshore admin team. Driver was a few hours late and only called 5 minutes before he arrived but he was amicable when we met. It was in Sydney so I understand the traffic congestion. One point is that the “quote” you accept on the website is presented as final but in reality my driver only agreed to pay me $1,000 instead of the $1,120 offered. He claimed this was because he couldn’t get the engine to start, but I’d advised such upfront when first engaging with the site. Either a bit of a disconnect here or he gave himself a tip! Overall, I was satisfied but don’t treat the SMS quote as final.
EDIT
To be clear, I was told you’d contact me to confirm the quote over the phone based on if there were any missing components etc but this didn’t happen. That was the time to discuss issues with the car and quote amendments, not once the driver arrived. Had he offered a substantially lower amount I would’ve refused point blank you’d be getting 1-star.
5 January 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from CarTakeBack Australia
Hi James,
Thank you for sharing your experience and for giving us a 4-star review. We’re glad to hear you found our service reasonably prompt and pleasing overall.
We sincerely apologise for the delay in collection and the short notice before arrival. Sydney traffic can be challenging, but we understand this may have negatively impacted your experience and we’re working with our local partners to improve scheduling updates.
Regarding the price adjustment: our online quotes rely on the accuracy of the information provided during the request. In this case, some requested and relevant details about the vehicle weren’t supplied, which meant the driver had to reassess the offer on arrival (e.g., non‑starting engine). We’ll continue refining our forms and reminders so customers know exactly which details affect the final price.
We also want to assure you—and anyone reading—that our customer support/admin team is 100% based onshore in Queensland, Australia. We’re proud of that, and keeping our team local helps us respond quickly and transparently.
Thanks again for choosing us—we hope to earn that fifth star next time.
The CarTakeBack Australia Team
Great people to deal with
Great people to deal with. We had no issues at all. Very helpful and worked with us for convenient time to pick up the. Person picking up was polite and courteous. Recommend highly
15 December 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from CarTakeBack Australia
Hi Duncan,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We understand that saying goodbye to a car can feel a little emotional, so it means a lot to hear that our team helped make the process smooth and stress-free for you.
Your kind words about our admin team, local office staff, and driver have been shared with everyone involved—they’re thrilled to know their efforts made a positive difference. Providing a convenient, courteous, and supportive service is what we strive for every day, and feedback like yours reminds us why we do what we do.
If you ever need assistance in the future, we’re always here to help.
Thank you again for trusting us!
Warm regards,
CarTakeBack Australia
Very good service
Very good service.
Prompt payment. Very easy to get rid of an old car!
2 December 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from CarTakeBack Australia
Hi Monica,
Thanks so much for your great feedback! We're really pleased to hear that you found the service easy and that payment was prompt.
Making it simple to recycle an old car is exactly what we aim for, so it’s great to know we’ve delivered.
If you ever need us again in the future, we’re always here to help.
Kind regards,
The CarTakeBack Team
Easily the worst quote I received by…
Easily the worst quote I received by far and away from all the car scrap companies plus they constantly hammer you via txt and email trying to get you to go ahead with their quote. Absolutely wouldn’t deal with them.
21 October 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from CarTakeBack Australia
Hi,
We’re sorry to read this review, although we are unable to verify that you ever requested a quote from us. We have attempted to follow up with you via Trustpilot to request the details needed to investigate your claims, but we have not received any information in return. Without these details, we are unable to confirm whether an enquiry was ever made or what quote you may have received.
We also want to clarify how our process works for anyone reading this review:
The first quote a customer receives online is a baseline automated value, which assumes poor or unknown condition.
Once full vehicle details are provided, our local representatives review each vehicle and usually increase the offer based on the parts and value available.
Customers are never obliged to proceed and can opt out of communications at any time using a single click.
We therefore refute the accuracy of this review, as it does not reflect the experience of genuine customers who complete the process. Thousands of customers every year choose to sell their vehicle with us, and the vast majority leave satisfied, having received a competitive price and fast, professional service.
Should you wish to provide your details, we will be happy to investigate further. Until then, readers should be aware that this review cannot currently be validated.
Extremely easy
Extremely easy, quick responses, communicated through from initial request to pick up. No hassle, would recommend.
19 September 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from CarTakeBack Australia
Hi Lisa,
Thanks for your fantastic feedback! We're so pleased to hear the process was easy and hassle-free, with great communication from start to finish.
We really appreciate you taking the time to recommend us and for choosing our service to recycle your car.
Fast efficient fair and drama free :-)
Fast efficient fair and drama free :-)
Thoroughly recommend A1
14 October 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from CarTakeBack Australia
Good morning Ian,
Thanks so much for your great review! We’re really glad to hear you found the process fast, efficient, fair, and drama free — exactly what we aim for :-).
We really appreciate you choosing us to recycle your car and for recommending our service!
Excellent
Excellent, old car was gone the next day. I got more money than I thought I would. They handled the paperwork and I had the money in my account in under 15mins. I highly recommend them.
22 August 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from CarTakeBack Australia
Hi Serena,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that you found the process quick, easy, and that you received more than expected for your old car. Our team works hard to make car recycling as simple and rewarding as possible — from handling the paperwork to ensuring fast payment — so it’s great to know this was your experience.
We really appreciate you recommending us and for choosing CarTakeBack to recycle your vehicle!
Kind regards,
The CarTakeBack Team
Excellent Service
I have used these guys twice now and both experiences have been great. They are fast, efficient and know what they are doing. The driver was a great representative of the company and a pleasure to deal with. He contacted me before arrival and was on-site when he said he would be. Will be using them next time too
26 August 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from CarTakeBack Australia
Hi there,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing to use our service again — we truly appreciate your loyalty! It’s great to hear both experiences have been smooth and that our team (and driver!) made the process fast, efficient, and hassle-free.
We’re proud to have earned your trust and look forward to helping you again when the time comes. Thanks once more for recycling with CarTakeBack!
Kind regards,
The CarTakeBack Team
Excellent service and courteous driver
Our experience with CarTakeBack was very positive. From the time we made enquiries until the car was picked up we were very happy.
The fellow who came to collect the car was courteous and polite. He rang to let us know that he would only be a short while. He was very punctual. He removed the car, which was in an unsuitable position, and did not do any damage getting it out.
We would recommend Car Take Back Australia if anyone needed a car removed.
18 August 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from CarTakeBack Australia
Hi June,
Thank you so much for your kind feedback!
We’re really pleased to hear that you had such a smooth and positive experience with us. Providing fair pricing, fast service, and a hassle-free process is exactly what we strive for—and it's fantastic to know that our team delivered on that promise for you.
We’ll be sure to pass your thanks on to everyone involved in the sale of your car. Feedback like yours not only helps us train and motivate our team, but also reassures others who may be hesitant about selling their pride and joy.
Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience—it genuinely means a lot to us.
Warm regards,
The CarTakeBack Team
I was given a quote for my car
I was given a quote for my car, and they were happy to pick it up the next day at an arranged time.
The next day literally 5 mins before the pick up time, i get a message that I have cancelled the pick up. So annoying. I call them and they are like our computer valued your car too high. No apology no nothing.
I had other things to do, but stayed home for pickup.
1 August 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from CarTakeBack Australia
Hi Manveer,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations.
I’ve checked with our local representatives and understand they contacted you prior to collection to explain that the offer would need to be revised, as the vehicle’s engine was found to be blown or broken.
When you submitted your initial enquiry, the details provided indicated that the vehicle had no issues starting, could be driven, and that the only concern was a warning light on the dash. Our instant pricing system is based entirely on the answers given during the enquiry process. Because the engine is the most valuable component of a vehicle when recycling, a significant change to its condition inevitably affects the price we can offer.
While you are never under any contractual obligation to accept a revised offer, we do understand the inconvenience this caused—especially given the short notice—and apologise that this was not handled in a way that met your expectations.
I got the best quote from them and they…
I got the best quote from them and they kept their promise.
The whole process was very smooth and quick, money transferred into my account just a few hours after picking up the car.
11 July 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from CarTakeBack Australia
Hi Elizabeth,
Thank you so much for your kind feedback!
We’re really pleased to hear that you had such a smooth and positive experience with us. Providing fair pricing, fast service, and a hassle-free process is exactly what we strive for—and it's fantastic to know that our team delivered on that promise for you.
We’ll be sure to pass your thanks on to everyone involved in the sale of your car. Feedback like yours not only helps us train and motivate our team, but also reassures others who may be hesitant about selling their pride and joy.
Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience—it genuinely means a lot to us.
Warm regards,
The CarTakeBack Team
Absolutely horrible people to deal with…
Absolutely horrible people to deal with and I would highly recommend going elsewhere even if they pay the best you couldnt pay me enough money in the world to deal with again they way they deliberately wasted my there is no point using the quote system even if they see photos that quite price is just to lure you in they would never palsy that price
28 July 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from CarTakeBack Australia
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience with us fell short of expectations and we would appreciate the opportunity to clarify what occurred.
Our instant quote system is designed to provide an indicative value based on general details such as the make, model, age, and size of a vehicle. However, this initial quote assumes the car meets certain minimum criteria, including the presence of key components such as the engine, transmission, interior, and panels.
While your initial submission did note ‘major parts missing,’ our quoting tool is unable to assess the extent of damage or removal without specific details and can differ greatly by individual customer perception. In addition, as per our terms and conditions, quotes are subject to review based on the actual condition of the vehicle at the time of collection, and vehicles must be accessible and safely loadable – typically meaning parked on solid ground with inflated tyres.
In your specific case, the vast majority of these major components were missing, including the wheels, engine, transmission, interior, body panels, windows and lights. Unfortunately, this rendered the vehicle unsuitable for recycling or resale under our usual process, and as such, the quote provided could not be honored. Additionally, the absence of wheels and tyres made standard collection unfeasible, likely requiring third-party assistance at a cost exceeding the vehicle's remaining value.
We understand this was frustrating, and we do regret the inconvenience. We’ve passed your feedback on to our team as part of our ongoing efforts to improve transparency and customer communication.
Kind regards,
The CarTakeBack Team
Understanding my needs
Understanding my needs, quick and efficient service.
8 October 2024
Unprompted review
True to commitment
Cannot fault seevice.Once agreed on price they came on time and funds were in bank account within an hour of pick-up!!
8 November 2024
Unprompted review
Very satisfied
Very satisfied, it was an easy online process, quote received, accepted and car picked up within a week.
18 September 2024
Unprompted review
Reply from CarTakeBack Australia
Hi Annette,
Many thanks for taking the time to provide your valuable feedback, it is greatly appreciated.
We aim to provide an efficient and seamless service and are glad to hear our efforts provided this
Thanks!
CarTakeBack
Reply from CarTakeBack Australia
Hi Shaun,
Many thanks for taking the time to provide your valuable feedback.
We are very glad to hear that you found the process to be a positive one
Thanks!
CarTakeBack
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