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Why choose our car breakers yard in Leeds?
As a rainy city with heavy congestion in multiple locations, Leeds isn’t always the easiest place to drive around. We’ve seen vehicles with corroded brakes and rusted bodywork thanks to frequent cold snaps. Then you’ve got the ones with worn out suspension systems and tyres due to constant stopping and starting at junctions on Dawson’s Corner and Otley Old Road.
These sorts of issues are frustrating for any driver, but if you have an older vehicle they can turn into major problems, especially when it comes down to costs. This is why many people in Leeds choose to take their vehicle to a car breaker once it’s nearing the end of its life, since it’s much cheaper and more convenient than trying to get it fixed.
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With so many options to choose from, it can be hard to find the best car breaker in Leeds. It’s our job to make that easier. We work with the most reliable car breakers across Leeds, with a network made up of Authorised Treatment Facilities (ATFs) who comply with all the latest regulations set out in the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013. You can easily compare quotes and find out which one is closest to your location, whether you live in Guiseley, Headingley, Kirkstall or Wykebeck.
In our experience, we’ve found that most of the cars in Leeds that come our way have failed their MOT due to issues with worn tyres and worn brake discs. They might not be complete write-offs, but since many of these vehicles are usually around 20 years old with an average mileage of 121,840, it makes more sense to take them to a car breaker who can resell and recycle the working parts in exchange for cash.
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Did you know we can scrap all types of cars across Leeds?
The oldest car we’ve taken to a car breaker in Leeds has been the 1984 Range Rover, while the youngest has been the 2018 Peugeot Boxer van.
As you can see, we don’t discriminate when it comes to giving you a fully transparent quote in the area. It doesn’t matter if your car is in good working order or no longer running, our drivers can handle it.
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With connections to major roads such as the A1(M) and M62, Leeds is a hot spot for commuters, which is why it’s always best to have a working car that doesn’t break down every couple of months. Because of this, many drivers choose to take their old vehicles to car breakers and use the cash to buy something more reliable.
The key to doing this right is to compare all your options. But nothing is more frustrating than having to call around all the different car breakers in your area to find the best quote. Fortunately, our service allows you to compare prices in an instant. Simply enter your Leeds postcode and we’ll provide you with a selection of car breakers near you. If you’re based in Roundhay, Holbeck, Morley, Garforth or somewhere else in the LS postcode area, we can provide you with a list of options.
Leeds car breaker FAQs
To find a trusted car breaker in Leeds, go online to check if it’s registered as an Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF) with the Environment Agency. Each business should also have a scrap metal licence. Both are legal requirements for every car breaker and can be checked on the public register or with Leeds City Council.
We only work with registered car breakers in Leeds, so you can select any one of our options with confidence.
Yes, we cover every corner of Leeds including areas in the north, such as Otley, Guisely, Chapel Allerton and Roundhay, to places south of the city like Beeston, Morley, Holbeck and Rothwell, as well as everywhere in between.
Our drivers are no strangers to this region of West Yorkshire and we have car breakers throughout the area.
Yes. If your car is destroyed by a car breaker, you will be given a Certificate of Destruction. This will let the DVLA know that your car no longer exists and should be removed from their records. All ATF-registered car breakers in Leeds should provide this documentation as a legal obligation.
Yes, they are regulated by Leeds City Council and the Environment Agency, who make sure that every operating car breaker has a valid licence in compliance with the Scrap Metal Dealer’s Act. This ensures your car is handled responsibly, following the guidance set out in the government’s End-of-Life Vehicles Regulations 2003 .
Once we’ve collected your car, you’ll immediately receive payment through bank transfer. Your car will then be taken to your chosen car breaker in Leeds who will likely take your car apart and assess each component to decide whether it needs to be resold, recycled or destroyed responsibly.