Scrap Motor Buyers
Get Paid For Your Scrap Motors And Compressors
Sell accepted motors and compressors at Scrap Mart's Auckland and Christchurch yards with transparent pricing and grading, certified weighing and instant payment after inspection.
Motors And Compressors
Motors Are Priced On What Is Inside
A motor is worth what can be recovered from it. Copper windings, aluminium housings and steel casings all have different values, so Electric Motors, Fridge Motors, Starter Motors and Alternator Motors are each graded on their own.
Bring your motors in for an assessment on the spot. There is no need to strip them first.
Motor Types
Know What Scrap Mart Buys
The value of Motors and Compressors depends on grade, cleanliness and any attached material. Review the common grades below before visiting the yard. Separating different grades can help the team assess your load more efficiently.
Alternator Motors Vehicle alternators, with or without the pulley.
Electric Motors Industrial and domestic electric motors of all sizes.
Fridge Motors Sealed compressors from fridges, freezers and chillers.
Starter Motors Vehicle starter motors and solenoids.
Motors And Compressors
Check Prices Before You Visit
Prices are subject to international market fluctuations and may change without notice. Prices listed here are indicative. The final price is confirmed at the time of delivery, based on motor type, weight, recoverable metal and condition.
Keep motors separate from general steel. Drain oil where you can, and do not bring motors with fuel still attached.
Selling Steps
Turn Motors Into Cash Fast
Most people are in and out within fifteen minutes. Here is the whole process, from the first price check to cash in hand, so you know what happens and in what order.
Drop Off Or Request Pickup
Check current prices, or send photos if you are not sure what you have.
Drop your motors off at the yard, or ask the team about pickup availability for commercial quantities.
Weigh And Grade The Material
Scrap Mart inspects, weighs and grades the material.
Get Paid Instantly
Once it is accepted, you are paid instantly before you leave.
Customer Types
Sell Motors And Compressors To Suit Your Load
How you sell motors and compressors depends on how much material you have and how often. All three paths use the same grading and the same certified scales. The difference is what we ask you to send us first.
Tradie Scrap
Mechanics, auto electricians and refrigeration technicians can recycle Starter Motors, Alternator Motors and Fridge Motors.
Tradie Scrap
Commercial Scrap
Workshops, factories and plant operators with repeat Electric Motor volumes.
Commercial ScrapOur Yards
Visit Scrap Mart For Scrap Motors And Compressors
Both yards buy motors and compressors, and both work the same way. Pick whichever branch is closer, drive in during opening hours and the team will take it from there. No appointment, no minimum load, and the scales are certified at both sites.
Auckland
Scrap Mart Onehunga, Auckland
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
- Phone
- 09 971 1708
Christchurch
Scrap Mart Hillsborough, Christchurch
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
- Phone
- 03 930 8023
Customer Feedback
Trusted by Auckland and Christchurch businesses
This feedback reflects how Scrap Mart works every day: transparent pricing and grading, certified weighing and instant payment. Most of our customers come back, and most of them came to us because another tradie told them to.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the questions customers ask most often before selling to Scrap Mart. If your question is not here, call your nearest branch or send us a photo through the quote form.
Does Scrap Mart buy motors and compressors?
Yes. Scrap Mart buys Electric Motors, Starter Motors, Alternator Motors and Fridge Compressors.
Do I need to strip the motor first?
No. Bring it in as it is. We grade on recoverable metal content.
Do you buy motors in Auckland?
Yes. Bring accepted motors to Scrap Mart Onehunga at 11 Edinburgh Street.
Do you buy motors in Christchurch?
Yes. Bring accepted motors to Scrap Mart Hillsborough at 48 Curries Road.
How are motor prices worked out?
Prices depend on the motor type, weight, recoverable copper and aluminium content, and market rates. The final price is confirmed after inspection and certified weighing.
Motors And Compressors
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