Scrap My Car Scotland

Scrapping a car doesn’t have to be hard work! Our UK-wide network of scrap partners and specialist dismantlers means we make it easy to find the very best prices.

Scrap your car in Scotland with Car.co.uk

If you’re wondering “where can I get a quote to scrap my car in Scotland?” Car.co.uk is a service you’ve been looking for! We make scrapping your car simple.

Best prices to sell your car

Scrap car receiving the best price offer to sell your vehicle

Free nationwide collection

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Instant price online

Used car been sold online today via instant quote

Quick payment service

Automated cash payment paid out instantly on collection to your bank

Official paperwork sorted

DVLA V5 government form being completed by customer

Support social value

Local charities being supported in the local area

Choose a location to scrap your car in Scotland

We’ve worked hard to create the best network of scrap car yards in Scotland. Wherever you’re located, we’ll make sure you get an outstanding price for your scrap car.

Did you know?

During 2018, the individuals who graduated from our charity partner’s residential support programme had each completed 85 hours of work-based training - and achieved at least 8 vocational qualifications. After leaving, every Resident moved in paid employment - breaking free of their dependence on state support.

Did you know?

In 2017/2018, Car.co.uk's partner charity, which was originally founded by our very own founder, Steve Jackson OBE, had helped to save the taxpayer £8,039,621. These savings were thanks to residential support services, offender rehabilitation programmes, and food redistribution networks; which have been in even higher demand since Covid-19 impacted our communities. Since reporting on these social value initiatives began, the amount of taxpayer money saved now totals over £35m.

Find a car scrap yard in Scotland quickly and easily!

The Car.co.uk team help you to remove the hassle that’s involved with scrapping your car. You won’t need to deliver your vehicle – we’ll collect it, and help you handle all the official paperwork.

We work hard to get the best prices from vehicle recyclers in Scotland

Why use Car.co.uk when you’re looking to sell your scrap car in Scotland?

We make scrapping your car easy

The Car.co.uk team works for you to find the best scrap car prices in Scotland. We know that very few people scrap a car regularly, so we make our professional connections and industry knowledge work for you. We’ll strive to find a scrap collection partner who’ll give you the very price for your car – wherever you’re based.

For you, this means no worrying about having to wait for callbacks from different scrap dealers in Scotland – and there’s none of the stress that’s involved with trying to deliver your car. What’s more, we’ll even help with your official paperwork. With Car.co.uk, scrapping your car becomes simple.

We also make sure that our convenient collections are based around you. We know that people have busy schedules – so we’ll let you choose an exact date and time to have your car picked up. Our driver will help you with your paperwork – and you’ll never be expected to haggle over the price you receive.

A service that benefits the community

While road casualties in Scotland have recently fallen to their lowest ever level – Scottish roads still witness around 80,000 accidents year on year, with many of the cars involved written-off and removed to be scrapped.

Car.co.uk can use cars that are damaged and written-off in accidents like these to help support important services for local people. When you use our service to scrap your car in Scotland, it means we can create funding for our partner charities – helping to channel money back into life-changing community resources.

Types of scrap car we recycle in Scotland

Whether your car runs – or is badly accident damaged, our range of professional collection partners are equipped to help.

Un-roadworthy cars
MOT failures
Junk and salvage cars
Fleet cars
Foreign cars which are not UK registered
Insurance write-offs
Damaged cars
Flood damaged cars
Non-runners
Part-exchange cars

Making the motor industry work for local communities

How will your car help us to continue our support of UK charities and good causes?

When you recycle your old or damaged vehicle by selling with Car.co.uk, you won’t just get the best scrap car prices in Scotland – you also get to know that a portion of our profits from each car we scrap will be used to grow incredible social value projects across the country.

The projects we support include:

Offender employment and rehabilitation schemes
Food banks and school breakfast clubs
Assisted living provisions for vulnerable people

As well as providing much-needed support for the people who directly access these initiatives, the benefits are felt much more widely in local communities – often easing the pressure on taxpayer-funded services.

Directly helping charitable causes

We know you might not ordinarily think about life-changing charity initiatives and the car industry as working together – but we’re changing that – and scrapping your old or accident damaged car with our service will help us make this change.

Sell my car price calculator

To get an accurate instant quote for your specific make and model of car, just enter your car registration and postcode.

We scrap all Car makes and models

By working with a range of specialist scrap car buyers in Scotland, we can help you maximise the value of your scrap car.

Bmw
Seat
Renault
Mercedes
Honda
Ford
Fiat
Citroen
Audi
Toyota
Peugeot
Nissan
Vauxhall
Volkswagen
Volvo

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Frequently asked questions

It’s normal to have questions if you’re hoping to scrap your car. We’ve provided detailed information here – but if you have a question that’s not on the list, you can explore all our FAQs or use our instant messaging service.

I’ve seen the term ‘ELV’ used on paperwork. What does it mean?

An ELV is an ‘End of Life Vehicle’ – the official name given to a car that’s no longer fit for use on the road. ELVs have to go through a strict depollution and scrapping process, in line with environmental laws. This scrapping process is carried out at government Authorised Treatment Facilities (ATFs).

How much will you offer me for my scrap car?

Scotland scrap car prices are based on weight and elements of the vehicle we can salvage for recycling purposes. We’re able to maximise this price by working with specialist dismantlers; however, extras or aftermarket modifications will not add to the amount you’re offered.

Do you collect scrap cars in Scotland if they don’t have wheels?

Yes. The Scotland scrap dealers we work with have the equipment needed to recover a car that has missing or damaged wheels.

I’m not going to be present when the car’s collected, is this a problem?

No, that’s fine. The collection partners we work with do require someone to be with the car, but it doesn’t have to be the owner or registered keeper. If it won’t be you, please ensure the person responsible has a piece of valid photo ID they can show the person collecting the car (a driving licence or passport is ideal). If you won’t be able to provide the V5C document with the car, your chosen person will also be required to show a utility bill dated within the last 3 months too.

Should I just dispose of the V5C if the car’s going to be scrapped?

No. It’s vital that you complete Section 9 of the V5C and return it to the DVLA. Don’t worry though, the person who collects your car will assist with the completion and explain what’s needed in more detail if you’re not 100% sure.

I’ve had to change my mind about having my car scrapped, what should I do?

We understand that people’s circumstances change – so we simply ask you to let us know as soon as possible if you change your mind about scrapping your car. The scrap car dealers we work with in Scotland are extremely busy, and if you don’t let us know; they may make a charge for a wasted journey.

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