Can You Collect My Scrap Car While I’m at Work?

Yes, our collection team can collect your scrap car while you’re at work. You don’t need to be present for the collection.

Someone over 18 just needs to be with the car to hand it over, confirm access and provide the paperwork the collector needs (like the V5C logbook). This person doesn’t have to be the registered keeper, as long as you’ve authorised them to act on your behalf.

It’s a straightforward and convenient process, and you’ll get clear instructions on what that person needs to do so the collection goes smoothly.

What will your nominated person require?

If it won’t be you, the nominated person you choose to be with the car when it’s collected will need to provide proof of ID (their own passport or driving licence) and proof of address (their own utility bill or bank statement, dated within the last 3 months). Don’t worry – these don’t have to match the details on the V5C document.

Our collection partner won’t need to take these documents away; they simply need to have seen them and taken copies or noted key details. It might seem like a lot of paperwork for someone to help with the collection of your scrap car, but the car scrap yards we work with need to make sure they’re following the strict laws surrounding scrap metal collections.

The person who’s with your car when it’s collected will also need to provide the V5C document for the collection partner to help complete it before the car is removed. Remember, it is the legal responsibility of the registered keeper of the car to ensure section 9 (or section 4 if the log book was produced after April 2019) of the V5C is sent to the DVLA – so this should be done promptly after collection. The person who’s collecting the car will be happy to advise if you need any help.

What if I can’t provide the V5C?

It’s okay if you’re not able to provide your nominated person with the V5C for the car; the DVLA do not legally require section 9 to be sent, but you must still ensure you’ve informed them that the vehicle has been sold or transferred.

Before the car is collected, you should put together a quick letter or note that explains the car is being sold to a dismantler and includes:

• The date of the sale or transfer
• Your name, address and VAT number of the scrap dealer you’re selling to
• Your signature and the current date
• The signature of the person collecting your car

You may need to leave space for the person who’s collecting your car to complete their name and company details. This confirmation letter should be posted to the DVLA promptly after your vehicle is collected.

Can you collect from my workplace?

Yes, a scrap car can be collected from your workplace or almost any other location. You just need to provide the correct postcode and make sure the car is legally allowed to be there.

If you plan to drive it to that location before collection, it must be taxed, insured and have a valid MOT (since it’s not travelling to a pre-booked MOT test). If it’s already off the road (SORN) or untaxed, arrange for transport via flatbed lorry or let the ATF collect it exactly where it sits.

Once the legal bits are sorted and the location is accessible for the recovery truck, collection from your workplace is straightforward and hassle-free.