Scrap Car Network

Scrap Car Network: car scrapping and collection throughout the UK

Scrap Car Network is a UK-wide service specialising in buying and scrapping end-of-life vehicles. The company presents itself as a network that connects owners of used or damaged cars with local scrapyards, with the aim of getting the best possible price. Its main activity is free car collection for subsequent recycling, and it operates its own fleet of collection vehicles.

Scrapping and collection services

The company offers an instant, no-obligation quote through its website: the user enters the registration number and postcode, and the system compares local scrapyard rates to offer the best price. Once the offer is accepted, Scrap Car Network arranges free collection of the vehicle from any point in the UK. The service covers cars of any make, as well as damaged, written-off and commercial vehicles. Collection is carried out even if the car has no MOT, insurance or road tax, and the vehicle does not need to have the keys, as long as it can roll. The company also handles the paperwork associated with scrapping.

Requirements and documentation

To scrap a car with Scrap Car Network, the only mandatory document is a valid identity document (driving licence, firearms licence, passport with proof of address or European identity card with proof of address). The proof of address must be less than three months old and can be a bank statement, credit card statement, council tax bill or utility bill (mobile phone bills are not accepted). It is not necessary to have the V5C registration document; the company verifies the details in the DVLA database. If the V5C is provided, the process is quicker. The owner remains legally responsible for notifying the DVLA of the sale of the vehicle.

Certificate of Destruction and payment

After collection, the customer can request a Certificate of Destruction after five working days. With this document, the DVLA can refund any unused road tax. Payment is made within one to two working days. The company states that it has received an "Excellent" rating based on over 24,000 customer reviews.

Recycling and environmental commitment

Scrap Car Network states that, although UK law requires at least 95% of each vehicle to be recycled, its goal is to divert 100% of vehicle waste from landfill, reusing all possible parts. The company presents itself as a "social business" that supports the charitable activities of Onward Lives UK, providing training and work placements to vulnerable people to help them return to employment and stable housing.

Factors influencing the price of a car for scrapping

The price offered for a car for scrapping depends on several factors: supply and demand in the scrap metal market, the make and model, the size and weight, the age, whether parts have been removed and the location of the scrapyard. The company notes that location is a determining factor, as closer scrapyards can offer better value by reducing travel costs. It also warns that removing heavy or critical parts, such as the engine, significantly reduces the value of the vehicle.

Experience and coverage

With over 40 years of experience, Scrap Car Network has specialised teams and recycling facilities to scrap a wide range of vehicles. Its free collection service covers the whole of the UK and is presented as one of the largest car collection services for scrapping in the country. The company also offers the option of donating the car to a local charity through Car Donation Network, instead of selling it for scrapping.

Location and contact

Longridge Road, Preston, GB · Phone: 01772 665 909 · Email: scrapcars@scrapcarnetwork.org · Hours: Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr,Sa 09:00-18:00