How to Scrap a Car & What is My Scrap Car Worth?

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A black Volkswagen Golf on the SSC Motors recovery truck
Volkswagen Golf, collected in Coulsdon

Too often we see people pay for costly repairs just to resell their vehicle. This isn’t just expensive but creates a lot of hassle for you without much gain.

Car scrapping is becoming a popular choice when the vehicle is old, in need of repair or is no longer roadworthy. However, people often have questions about the process, and everyone wants to know, “what is my scrap car worth?”

For customers, the process is incredibly simple, fast and you could be getting cash for your car within an hour.

Car Scrapping Steps

How to Scrap a Car

When looking at how to get your car scrapped, there’s not actually much for you to do. Speak directly to a car scrap expert, get a quote and decide whether to accept their offer. After that, the experts deal with the actual car scrapping process making it as hassle-free for you as possible. A reputable company will also be able to offer you a destruction notice for your vehicle, so you know your car will not end up back on the road.

Here’s a quick overview of the process:

  • Get in touch with a car scrap company
  • Get a quote & make a decision
  • Receive advice about the process and find out what happens next
  • FREE collection of your vehicle at a mutually convenient time
  • A car inspection occurs to check it matches the description
  • CASH is then paid to you for your vehicle
  • You receive a valid destruction notice to prove you’re no longer the owner

It couldn’t be simpler. Even if your vehicle is three-wheeled, a transit van or gathering dust and rust, you can still get money for it.

Where Can I Scrap My Car?

Here at Car Scrap Surrey, we buy scrap cars of any model, age and condition. This includes non-runners and cars which have failed their MOT. With over 30 years in the industry, our reputable service has served residents around a wide range of areas including Croydon, Surrey and South London. We offer our customers a safe and efficient service and guarantee you’ll receive a Certificate of Destruction (CoD) for your vehicle.

Our professional package is inclusive, which means that we deal with everything for you, ensuring the process is stress-free. You’ll receive a flexible service, competitive rates and have the peace of mind your vehicle has been properly disposed of.

Call us on 020 8406 4181 or 0771 655 1934 to speak to our friendly team for advice and to receive a FREE estimate for how much your scrap car could be worth.

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Any make, any condition. If it has wheels or it’s metal, we’ll take it.

  • Cars
  • Vans
  • Non-runners
  • MOT failures
  • Crash damage
  • Motorbikes
  • Caravans
  • 4x4s
  • Scrap metal
  • Catalytic converters

What people say about Rick

4.6 from 19 reviews on Google

“Great service, easy, friendly and efficient. I helped an elderly friend to scrap her old car from an awkward location with limited access. The car had a seized clutch so couldn't move under it's own power, or so I thought, but Rick had an impressive trick to get it moving, and it took barely 5 seconds to get it down the drive and straight up onto his flat-bed truck. A sight to behold!!”
Stephen D., Google review
“Professional, Courteous and Quick. Rang on a Monday for a Weds pickup (which suited me), I'm sure pick up could have been same day if I had wanted it. Rick arrived exactly when he said. Good price received and car put onto pick up, V5 all completed and car gone within 5 mins. Rick we a joy to deal with. I would thoroughly recommend Rick and SSC...”
Michael K., Google review
“So impressed with how quickly everything was sorted! We had a lot of scrap metal left over from building work and Ricky was here in a flash. No problem with anything at all, he just took everything. Saved us so much effort than having to go to the dump, and we got some money too!”
Karen M., Google review

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Got a car to scrap?

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