Arrow Auto buys cars, trucks, utes and vans in any condition in Canterbury. As a car buyer and vehicle buyer covering all of New Zealand, we make a straightforward offer, collect the vehicle for free, and take care of everything once you accept.
Canterbury is the largest region in the South Island, from Christchurch and the Canterbury Plains to Timaru, Ashburton and the high country.
Free quote, free pickup
Tell us about your vehicle and we will confirm an offer.
- Free pickup anywhere in New Zealand
- Any make, model or condition
- No obligation to accept
What we buy in Canterbury
- Cash for carsAny make or model, running or not
- Cash for trucksLight commercial to larger trucks
- Cash for utesWork utes and farm utes, 2WD and 4WD
- Cash for vansCargo, work and passenger vans
- Car, truck, ute and van wreckerDismantling and recycling of vehicles beyond repair
Where we collect in Canterbury
We collect vehicles from Christchurch, Timaru, Ashburton, Rangiora, Rolleston, Kaikōura, Hanmer Springs, Akaroa, Lake Tekapo, Twizel, Geraldine, Methven, Kaiapoi and Waimate. If you are not sure whether we cover your address, send us the details and we will confirm.
- Christchurch
- Timaru
- Ashburton
- Rangiora
- Rolleston
- Kaikōura
- Hanmer Springs
- Akaroa
- Lake Tekapo
- Twizel
- Geraldine
- Methven
- Kaiapoi
- Waimate
How selling your vehicle in Canterbury works
- Tell us about your vehicle. Send your rego or make and model, your pickup address and your contact details.
- Receive your offer. We review the details, confirm a fair offer and agree the pickup arrangements.
- We collect it. Your vehicle is picked up or towed away and the process is complete.
Sell my car, ute, van or truck in Canterbury
If you want to sell my car in Canterbury, or sell your ute, van or truck, there is no need to advertise or deal with no-shows. We buy vehicles in any condition anywhere in New Zealand, whether they are running or not, damaged or written off. Our online vehicle purchase form asks for photos of the vehicle and both sides of your driver licence, and after the sale you should notify NZTA that you no longer own it.
Car wrecker and auto dismantler in Canterbury
Vehicles that are no longer worth repairing are not simply scrapped whole. As a vehicle wrecker and auto dismantler, also known as a car, truck, ute or van breaker, Arrow Auto removes usable parts component by component and processes the remaining materials responsibly. Read more about our wrecking and dismantling process.
More areas near Canterbury
We also have dedicated pages for the main centres in this region, and you can browse every area we serve across New Zealand.
Frequently asked questions about selling a vehicle in Canterbury
Do you buy cars in Canterbury?
Yes. Arrow Auto buys cars, trucks, utes and vans in Canterbury and across New Zealand, in any condition.
Is pickup free in Canterbury?
Yes. Pickup is free in Canterbury once you accept our offer.
Do you buy vehicles that do not run in Canterbury?
Yes. If your vehicle cannot be driven, we arrange towing or suitable removal as part of the collection.
Ready to sell your vehicle in Canterbury?
Send us the details and we will confirm your offer and pickup. Free pickup anywhere in New Zealand.