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Why choose our Derby car scrapyard online service
Car.co.uk has a large portfolio of trusted car scrapyards across Derby, offering a convenient way to dispose of your car. Our service includes free next-day collection, as well as competitive quotes from local Authorised Treatment Facilities (ATFs), so you can easily compare your options.
Derby sits between four other major UK cities, including Sheffield, Birmingham, Nottingham and Stoke-on-Trent. This makes it an important commuter location, with key connections along multiple A-roads, such as the A38, A52 and the A50, so having a working and reliable car is essential. Any vehicle that can no longer handle Derby’s extensive road network might be better off going to a car scrapyard, which is why so many drivers within the region are choosing to recycle their old cars. Instead of wasting funds on expensive upkeep and repairs, you can start making money with your vehicle.
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There are hundreds of car scrapyards dotted across Derby and we can connect you with all the best ones. With just your postcode and car registration number, we’ll provide you with a list of all the nearest ATFs in your region and guide you through the process every step of the way.
Because every car scrapyard in our network is local to you, each recycler understands the unique challenges faced by Derby drivers. Whether it’s heavy congestion on Stenson Road or one of the 26,000 potholes reported across the city, it’s clear that cars across Derby have a lot to deal with. Poor road conditions combined with heavy traffic can have a serious impact on older vehicles, with most of the cars we’ve previously handled in the area showing many of the same issues, including scored brake discs and worn tyres. So, it’s no wonder people in Derby are looking for a convenient way to get rid of their old bangers.


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Did you know we can scrap all types of cars across Derby?
Based on our data, vehicles made by Vauxhall, Ford, Volkswagen, Peugeot and Renault are the most common cars we’ve handled in Derby. But we don’t discriminate. It doesn’t matter what type of vehicle you have or who it was made by, we’ll help you find a trusted car scrapyard to take care of it for you.
We’ll accept everything from delivery vans to private hire vehicles, motorcycles and campervans, providing you with an unbeatable quote as part of our process.

Get started with a Car.co.uk scrapyard in Derby today
To get the wheels turning, generate a no-obligation quote with Car.co.uk. All we need is your postcode and car reg, then we’ll give you a carefully calculated valuation. You get to select your preferred quote and local car scrapyard, while also choosing the most suitable collection slot based on your needs. We’ll take care of everything else, including all necessary paperwork.
Our unique algorithm calculates the highest value components of your car to give you the most competitive price. That means, even if your car has been written-off, we can still offer you a good price for it. The age, model, make and condition of your car doesn’t matter to us. In Derby alone, we’ve accepted everything from the 1988 Mitsubishi Colt to the 2019 Peugeot Partner, two wildly different vehicles that were both given a fair price, regardless of the state they were in. If you think your car is too old or too damaged, you couldn’t be further from the truth.

Derby car scrapyard FAQs
In Derby, car scrapyards are usually open during standard weekday hours, which are between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. However, some ATFs are also open on Saturdays and can offer out-of-hour services if needed.
Instead of trying to figure out which recycler is open when, use Car.co.uk. We partner with all the best car scrapyards in Derby and can offer you your choice of collection slots in order to work around your busy schedule.
Check the Environment Agency’s public register to find out whether a car scrapyard in Derby is fully licensed. It lists every Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF) within the UK that has a valid scrap metal licence, so you know which ones are operating legally and in compliance with the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013.
You can check the scrapyard’s ATF status, which can be found on the Environment Agency’s and Derby Council’s public registers. All registered recyclers must comply with the environmental standards set out in the End-of-Life Vehicle Regulations, which includes making sure that at least 95% of your vehicle’s mass is recycled safely and responsibly.
Get a quote for your local car scrapyard with Car.co.uk. Once you’ve given us your postcode and car registration number, we can generate a detailed list of all the most trusted ATFs in your vicinity. You could be located in Oakwood, Alvaston, Mickleover or even the city centre and we’d be able to show you the best and closest options to you.
Yes. Every car scrapyard in Derby is regulated by the UK government and local council. They make sure each business is following the latest guidance outlined in key legal documentation, such as the Scrap Metal Dealers Act and the End-of-Life Vehicles regulations.
Car.co.uk also conducts regulatory checks, so you can choose any one of our Derby car scrapyards with complete confidence.
Once we drop off your car at your chosen ATF, it will be carefully assessed by experts who know how to get the most out of your vehicle. They will decide to either fix up and resell your car, take it apart and repurpose certain components or completely dispose of it.
If your car does get destroyed, a Certificate of Destruction will be provided by the recyclers, which is a legal document that tells the DVLA that your car no longer exists and must be removed from their records.















