We receive hundreds of questions about scrapping cars every week. Here are answers to the questions our car scrappers hear most frequently from Scottish customers.
How Long Does It Take?
From requesting a quote to having your car collected and being paid, the entire process can happen in a single day. Our instant online quote takes seconds, and same-day collection is available across most of Scotland. The on-site collection process takes approximately 30 minutes.
Do I Need to Be There?
Yes, someone needs to be present to sign the V5C paperwork and receive payment. This can be you or someone you authorise to act on your behalf. Our drivers need to complete legal documentation that requires a signature from the vehicle’s keeper or their representative.
What If My Car Is Not at My Home?
We collect from any location — your workplace, a friend’s house, a garage, a car park, or any accessible location. Just provide the collection address when booking. Our auto salvage drivers are flexible about collection points.
Can I Scrap a Car I Just Bought?
Yes, as long as the V5C is in your name or you have the new keeper supplement. If you purchased a car that turned out to need more work than expected, our sell broken car service lets you cut your losses quickly.
Is There a Minimum Value?
We accept all vehicles regardless of condition or value. Even a car with no engine, no wheels, or no catalytic converter still has scrap metal value. Our scrap yard processes every vehicle through the same professional channels.
What Happens to My Car?
Your car is taken to our licensed breakers yard where it is depolluted, assessed for salvageable parts, dismantled, and recycled. Over 95% of the vehicle is recovered and recycled. You receive a Certificate of Destruction as proof of legal disposal.
Got more questions? Contact us or get your free quote. Serving all of Scotland.