Business Details
33 Years
experience
Trusted 4WD Wreckers & Used Car Parts in Toowoomba
Established in 1993, South West 4WD has built a reputation as a trusted provider of used and refurbished 4WD parts across Australia. Our expertise lies in dismantling vehicles to salvage high-quality components, ensuring customers access genuine parts at competitive prices. With decades of experience, we specialise in sourcing hard-to-find items for Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Holden, and other popular brands, supported by a national network to track down rare components. Our commitment to honest advice and fair pricing is reflected in our transparent processes and customer-centric approach. We prioritise reliability through rigorous testing of all refurbished parts, offering Australia-wide shipping for convenience.As a family-owned business based in Toowoomba, we combine local knowledge with industry expertise to deliver tailored solutions for mechanics, car enthusiasts, and everyday drivers. Our team's deep understanding of the automotive sector ensures customers receive accurate guidance and efficient service. By focusing on sustainability through part reuse, we provide cost-effective options while minimising environmental impact. This dedication to quality, affordability, and customer satisfaction has cemented our position as a leading car wrecker in Queensland.
Services
4WD Parts Supply
Vehicle Dismantling
Car Wrecking Services
Used Auto Components
Parts Recycling
Vehicle Trade-Ins
Australia-Wide Shipping
Rare Parts Sourcing
Refurbished Components
Vehicle Purchases
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years' experience in automotive wrecking and parts supply
- Our inventory includes thousands of 4WD parts for popular makes and models
- We utilise a national network to source hard-to-find automotive components
- All refurbished parts undergo thorough cleaning and functionality testing
- We offer Australia-wide shipping for convenient parts delivery
Services
4WD Parts Supply
We provide a comprehensive range of used and refurbished 4WD components including engines, transmissions, and body panels. Our inventory features parts for Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara, Mitsubishi Triton, and other popular models. All components undergo rigorous testing to ensure functionality and safety before resale.
Vehicle Dismantling
Our professional dismantling service salvages usable components from end-of-life vehicles. We systematically strip 4WDs and cars to recover mechanical parts, electrical systems, and interior fittings. This environmentally responsible process extends component lifecycles while providing cost-effective replacement options for customers.
Used Auto Components
We offer quality-tested used automotive parts at competitive prices. Our stock includes alternators, suspension systems, and bodywork components. These genuine manufacturer parts provide significant savings compared to new replacements while maintaining vehicle integrity and performance standards.
Vehicle Purchases
We buy all types of 4WDs and cars regardless of condition. Our straightforward valuation process offers fair market rates for vehicles with mechanical issues, accident damage, or registration problems. Sellers receive immediate payment upon completion of required documentation and ownership verification.
Australia-Wide Shipping
We provide reliable freight services for parts delivery across Australia. Our logistics network ensures timely transportation of components to mechanics, repair shops, and private customers. Packaging is designed to protect parts during transit while offering competitive shipping rates for both small and large items.
Questions
Are dismantled parts tested before sale?
Yes, we thoroughly test mechanical components like engines and transmissions before resale. Electrical parts undergo functionality checks to ensure reliability.
What parts can I get from a dismantled 4WD?
We offer engines, transmissions, gearboxes, differentials, radiators, alternators, lights, panels, and interior fittings from dismantled vehicles.
Can I match parts to my exact vehicle model?
Our team verifies compatibility using part numbers and vehicle details to ensure correct fitment for your specific make and model.
What paperwork is needed to sell a 4WD?
You'll need a valid driver's licence and vehicle registration papers to confirm ownership and complete the sale process.
Do you buy non-running vehicles?
Yes, we accept all makes and models regardless of condition, including damaged, written-off, or non-functional vehicles.
Reviews (5)
Willy Ehrich
Apr 03, 2018
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Bought a cast head off them for a td42ti and they told me they would crack test and strength test it, got the head checked it out had a massive crack in the middle of it that went deep into the head, threw a straight edge accross it and it was wrapped had almost a 2mm gap in the middle, rang them back and asked if they had crack tested or strength… tested then they told me that ya can’t crack test cast iron heads which is the biggest amount of bulls@&t I have ever heard! They don’t even know how to throw a straight edge on a head, I can’t believe that that head was
Keirson Augur Dewitt
Aug 16, 2017
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Awesome people, awesome service everytime! Can't go past south west 4wd Toowoomba! 👍🏼
Daniel Eiser
Jul 04, 2017
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Called up about a set of Toyota gxl seats second hand, told me a price over the phone $770 for drivers seat and $660 for passage seat and would inspect my seats and offer me a price to buy them, turned up to buy the seats and the price had jumped to $1700. After taking $300 off the price for my seats, then proceeded to tell me there now selling the… 2nd hand seats as Reconditioned seats when they Clearly told me they are second hand seats out of a wrecked car , and that was the new price! Thank you for wasting my time and my fathers time that had to travel 45mins from town !! Signed very
Deborah Arnell
Apr 24, 2017
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Every time i visit these guys no matter how small, unusual or 'girly' my query, they go out of their way to provide supreme service and the knowledge i glean from such visits keeps me returning as a regular customer
Anthoney Christensen
Jun 24, 2015
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Too expensive , called for a price on a rear door for a 2000 hilux , got told $550!!! For one door ...got some prices from 2 other wreckers and they were under $150 ..unbelievable , if you want panels for your car go to PANEL HOUSE slacks creek , went there today and got a NEW hilux 2000 bonnet for $150 , NEW grille $80 , NEW vy ss front bumper $190 ..don't bother buying over priced second hand crap from ripoff wreckers !
