Free trade-in valuation

Price Your Trade-In

Looking to upgrade your vehicle? At NZ Cheap Cars, we offer fair and competitive trade-in values for your existing vehicle, making it easier and more affordable to drive away in your next car.

Simply complete the form below (include some photos where possible) and we’ll get back to you with a price for your vehicle as soon as possible.

Trade In Your Car

Trade-In Estimator

Estimate updates once you submit your rego & odometer

Response within 1 business day No obligation to buy 7 yards across NZ

NZ locations

24hr

Typical response

Cost to get valued

1000+

Trade-ins processed

The process

Three steps to a fair trade-in price

No haggling on the yard floor before you’ve even had a coffee. Here’s exactly what happens after you hit submit.

01 / TELL US

Fill in your car’s details

Rego, mileage, condition and a few photos. Two minutes, done from your phone in the driveway.

02 / WE VALUE IT

Get a genuine price

Our buyers check current market data and give you a real trade-in number — not a teaser rate that drops in person.

03 / YOU DECIDE

Trade or walk away

Put your trade-in value towards your next car from our wide range of vehicles, or simply walk away with no obligation. The choice is yours.

Why trade with us

Skip the private sale hassle

Selling privately means strangers, no-shows and endless messages. Trading in means one visit and it’s sorted.

Any make or model

Petrol, hybrid or EV, high mileage or low — we’ll value it and make you an offer.

Trade toward finance

Roll your trade-in value straight into a finance application and lower your repayments.

No wasted weekends

Skip the photos-and-listings routine. One form gets your car in front of a real buyer today.

Local, on-the-ground buyers

Our teams in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and Christchurch know their regional markets.

Where to trade in

Used car trade-ins, wherever you are in NZ

We buy and trade vehicles at six yards nationwide — three across Auckland, plus Hamilton, Tauranga and Christchurch. Not near one of our locations? The online form works exactly the same.

Auckland

Botany

Trade in your used car at our Botany yard, serving East Auckland and the wider Manukau area with fair, no-obligation valuations.

Botany yard →

Auckland

Mount Wellington

Our Mount Wellington yard makes trading in a used car in Central Auckland quick and straightforward.

Mount Wellington yard →

Auckland

North Shore

North Shore drivers can trade in their car locally, with a valuation based on genuine demand across the upper Auckland market.

North Shore yard →

Waikato

Hamilton

Looking to trade in your car in Hamilton? Our Waikato team gives Hamilton and surrounding areas a fair, no-obligation valuation on any make or model.

Hamilton yard →

Bay of Plenty NZ Cheap Cars Tauranga

Tauranga

Trade in your used car in Tauranga and the wider Bay of Plenty with a team that knows the local market — get your valuation before you commit to anything.

Tauranga yard →

Canterbury NZ Cheap Cars Christchurch

Christchurch

Christchurch and Canterbury drivers can trade in their current car and drive away in something better from our South Island yard, all in one visit.

Christchurch yard →

Trading in a used car in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga or Christchurch? NZ Cheap Cars gives Kiwis a straightforward way to trade in their vehicle without the back-and-forth of a private sale. Whether you’re upgrading to a newer model, switching to a hybrid, or simply want your car gone without the hassle of listing it yourself, our trade-in process is built to be fast and transparent.

Every valuation is based on your car’s actual condition, mileage and current market demand in your region — a Hamilton trade-in and a Christchurch trade-in can differ simply because of local demand, and our regional teams take that into account. There’s no cost to get a valuation, and no obligation to buy a replacement vehicle from us.

Can’t get to a yard in person? Submit your car’s details and a few photos through the form below and we’ll come back with a price — wherever you are in New Zealand.

Trade-in FAQs

Common questions

How much is my car worth as a trade-in?

It depends on the make, model, age, mileage and condition, plus current demand in your region. Submit the form with a few photos and we’ll come back with a genuine figure — not an estimate that changes once you’re in front of us.

Do I have to buy a car from you to trade in?

No. You’re welcome to take the valuation as a straight cash sale, use it toward one of our vehicles, or simply walk away — there’s no obligation either way.

Can I trade in a car that still has finance owing on it?

In most cases, yes. Let us know the outstanding balance when you submit your details and we’ll factor it into the numbers we give you.

Which locations can I trade my car in at?

We accept trade-ins at our Auckland yards (Botany, Mount Wellington, North Shore), plus Hamilton, Tauranga and Christchurch. If you’re not near a yard, the online form works the same way.

How long does a valuation take?

Most trade-in valuations are returned within one business day of submitting your car’s details and photos.