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How our car scrapyard process works in London
Step 1Instant online quote
Input your postcode and car registration and we’ll supply you with a quick and free quote for car scrapyards in London.
Step 2Choose collection date & time
Need to get rid of your car in a hurry? Select same-day, next-day or any other collection slot that works best for you.
Step 3Free collection
Our highly-qualified drivers will pick up your vehicle completely free-of-charge, no matter where it’s parked in London.
Step 4On-the-spot payment
Once you hand over your keys, you’ll automatically receive full payment through our secure bank transfer system.
Why choose our London car scrapyard service
Car.co.uk have a large collection of trusted car scrapyards across London who will give you the most competitive price for your vehicle, making it easier to get rid of your car when it no longer works for you. Our specialised algorithms calculate the highest value components of your vehicle to guarantee you get the most out of your car and with no hidden fees or obligations, what you see if what you get.
Driving around London isn’t easy, which is why many commuters opt for the train or Underground instead. And with complicated one-way systems, the M25 orbital, North Circular, South Circular and Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), it’s easy to see why. But sometimes driving through the big smoke is unavoidable and the complexities of its road network can have a serious impact on your vehicle, especially if it’s on the older side.
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Connect with trusted scrapyards across London
Car.co.uk connects you to a range of Authorised Treatment Facilities (ATFs) who comply with the latest guidance outlined in the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013. Our network of fully licensed car scrapyards cover every borough within London, from Bromley to Barnet, so you’re sure to find something local at the most competitive price.
Ever since ULEZ was introduced in 2019, there’s been a surge in the number of drivers taking their cars to scrapyards in London, with the Mayor of London reporting that over 53,000 non-compliant vehicles have been removed. As the largest clean air zone in the world, covering around 1,500km², it’s no wonder this figure continues to rise. And that’s where we come in.
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Did you know we can scrap every type of vehicle in London?
There are roughly 104,700 licensed taxis moving through the capital on any given day and that includes over 15,000 black cabs. So, it’s no surprise to us when we see these vehicles come our way.
The good thing is, we’re set up to handle various types of vehicles, such as family hatchbacks, campervans, motorcycles, work vans, and of course, private hire cars. Simply follow our simple process and our drivers will take your vehicle to the nearest car scrapyard.
Get started with a car.co.uk scrapyard in London today
All we need is your postcode and car registration and Car.co.uk can generate a competitive quote for car scrapyards in London. You can book a timeslot that works with your schedule and one of our qualified drivers will come to collect, completely free of charge.
Driving around London can take its toll on an older car. Slow-moving traffic on the North and South Circular, narrow inner-city streets, constant speed bumps and congestion can all cause major wear and tear. Some of the most common issues we’ve seen for end-of-life vehicles in London include tyres that are worn past the legal limit and bodywork deterioration. If your car is constantly going in for repairs and costing more than it should to maintain, we can take it to a local scrapyard for you.
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London car scrapyard FAQs
London car scrapyards can open as early as 7:30pm, however most of them operate between 8pm and 5pm, Mon-Fri. This can differ depending on the scrapyard, with some offering out-of-hours services and Saturday morning opening hours.
Because we partner with so many car scrapyards in London, there are a range of options available. We’ll always honour your chosen collection spot, even if you select same-day pickup.
You can start by making sure the car scrapyard has a valid scrap mental licence, which is usually provided and regulated by the local London borough council, in compliance with the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013.
You can also check to see if the scrapyard appears on the Environment Agency public register and confirm that they are able to supply a Certificate of Destruction, should your car get destroyed.
Fortunately, we only work with fully Authorised Treatment Facilities (ATFs), so you can select any one of the London car scrapyards on our website with complete confidence.
To find an environmentally friendly car scrapyard in London, you can check its ATF status through the Environment Agency’s public register. This indicates whether the business complies with the government’s latest guidance on End-of-Life Vehicle Regulations 2003. Any licensed scrapyard must follow these rules, ensuring that at least 95% of your vehicle’s mass is recycled responsibly.
Since our large network of partners are all ATFs, environmentally-friendly handling of your vehicle is guaranteed, so you don’t have to spend your time trawling through the public register.
You can find a local scrapyard in London using Car.co.uk. All you have to do is input your car registration and postcode, which we’ll use to find your nearest car recycler. We’ll also show you which scrapyard will give you the best value for your vehicle, along with a list of other options so you can compare quotes.
Yes, every scrapyard in London is regulated by the local borough council. So, if you’re looking at a car scrapyard in Redbridge, then Redbridge council will be responsible for making sure it has an up-to-date scrap metal licence and registered as an ATF. This helps to make sure your car is handled legally and responsibly.
Once our driver has dropped off your car and you’ve been paid, your vehicle will be inspected by the specialists at your chosen London borough car scrapyard. They’ll decide which parts need to be resold or recycled and which parts need to be destroyed.
If your car gets disposed of completely, then you’ll receive a Certificate of Destruction, which is used to let the DVLA know that the car no longer exists and needs to be deregistered.