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Scrap My Car London

Free, no-obligation quote for your vehicle in London.

Tell us about your car, van, or motorbike anywhere in Greater London. Enter the registration, collection postcode, condition, and when you'd like to sell, and a partner dealer covering your area will contact you about scrap car collection.

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How It Works

How it works in London.

  1. Tell us about your vehicle

    Enter your registration and London collection postcode, then pick the condition and when you'd like to sell.

  2. A partner contacts you

    Your enquiry goes to a partner dealer covering your area, who contacts you with a quote. There's no obligation to accept.

  3. Agree collection and payment

    If you accept, arrange a collection time with the partner. They pay by bank transfer and explain the DVLA steps.

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Greater London

Find your part of London.

Use the postcode where the vehicle is parked — it doesn't have to match your home address.

Your Offer

What affects your scrap car offer in London?

Every vehicle is different, so your offer is based on your car's details rather than a price list.

  • Current scrap metal market rate
  • Vehicle weight and metal content
  • Whether the car starts and runs
  • Catalytic converter, wheels, and battery present
  • Make, model, and age of the vehicle
  • Collection access and location in London

Scrap prices move with the metal market and can change week to week. The partner who handles your enquiry confirms the actual offer after reviewing your vehicle.

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Local Collection

Scrap car collection in London: access, timing and payment.

Scrap car collection in London goes most smoothly when the quote, vehicle condition, and access notes are accurate from the start. This guide explains how local pickup normally works and what can slow it down.

Collection access

Access matters as much as the vehicle itself. Tell the buyer if the car is in a narrow lane, underground car park, locked compound, busy roadside, or blocked driveway.

Timing and route planning

Collection times are agreed with the partner dealer who handles your enquiry, and depend on their availability across London and nearby areas such as Croydon, Bromley and Barnet. Clear access and flexible handover times usually help.

Vehicle condition notes

Say whether the car starts, rolls, steers, has keys, has flat tyres, or has missing wheels. Recovery planning changes when a car cannot be moved normally.

Payment at pickup

The partner dealer pays by bank transfer — scrap dealers are not allowed to pay cash. Make sure the account details are correct before the driver arrives.

Local checklist

  • Confirm the vehicle address and access restrictions
  • Remove personal belongings before collection
  • Have keys and paperwork ready if available
  • Mention non-runner issues before the slot is booked
  • Keep payment and collection confirmation

Good To Know

Before you scrap your car in London.

Practical notes for drivers in London, Greater London.

  • London collection area

    Quote requests are welcome from across the E, EC, N, NW, SE, SW, W, and WC postcode areas and nearby areas including Croydon, Bromley, and Barnet.

  • Vehicle details checked first

    Your registration, condition, and London collection postcode are reviewed before any quote is confirmed.

  • Tell the partner about access

    Driveway, roadside, garage, or workplace car park? Mention any access limits in London so the collection can be planned properly.

  • Payment and DVLA

    Scrap dealers pay by bank transfer, not cash. You'll also need to tell the DVLA once the vehicle changes hands.

Local Coverage

What we offer in London.

  • Free collection across E, EC, N, NW, SE, SW, W, and WC postcode areas in and around London
  • Cars, vans, motorbikes — including non-runners and MOT failures
  • Home, roadside, and workplace pickups in London
  • Nearby areas: Croydon, Bromley, Barnet, and Ealing

Local Guides

Helpful guides for London drivers.

Nearby Areas

Scrap car collection near London.

You can also request a quote in these areas near London. Click through for local details.

FAQ

Scrap car questions for London.

Answers to the most common questions from drivers in the area.

01How much is my scrap car worth in London?

Value depends on the vehicle type, weight, condition, recoverable parts, and current market demand. Submit your details for a no-obligation quote.

02How quickly can my car be collected in London?

Collection times are agreed with the partner who handles your enquiry and depend on where the vehicle is and their availability. Choose "ASAP" in the form if you need it gone quickly.

03Do you cover the E, EC, N, NW, SE, SW, W, and WC postcode areas?

Yes — you can request a quote anywhere in the E, EC, N, NW, SE, SW, W, and WC postcode areas, and in nearby areas including Croydon, Bromley, and Barnet.

04Can I get a quote for a non-runner, van, or motorbike?

Yes. You can request a quote for cars, vans, and motorbikes — including non-runners, MOT failures, and damaged vehicles. Choose the closest condition in the form.

05Do I need my V5C logbook?

The V5C helps, but collection can often still proceed if alternative ownership checks can be completed.

06How do I get paid?

By bank transfer from the partner who collects the vehicle — scrap dealers aren't allowed to pay cash for vehicles.

07Do I have to accept the quote?

No. Requesting a quote is free and there's no obligation to sell.

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