National Scrap Car

National Scrap Car: price comparison for vehicle scrapping in the UK

National Scrap Car is a price comparison service for scrapping and recycling cars and vans operating across the UK and Northern Ireland. The company presents itself as one of the country's leading price comparison services for car scrapping and works exclusively with accredited buyers and scrap yards.

According to the data it publishes, it has taken almost 40,000 tonnes of cars and vans off the roads and has paid out over £17 million to its customers.

How the comparison service works

The process begins with requesting an instant online quote: the user enters their vehicle registration and postcode and receives a free valuation in seconds. The company compares offers from a nationwide network of accredited buyers and scrap yards and shows the best available.

Once the offer is accepted, the price is guaranteed and collection is arranged. The vehicle is collected on the agreed date and payment is made on the same day as collection via direct bank transfer.

Services for cars, vans and salvage vehicles

• Scrap my car: connection with local buyers to sell the vehicle for the best price, at no cost to the customer and with the price agreed over the phone guaranteed.
• Vehicle collection: free collection from any accessible location, even if the vehicle is not roadworthy or is at a mechanic's workshop.
• Scrap my van: quotes for old or damaged vans, fleet vehicles and commercial vans, in collaboration with hundreds of buyers across the country.
• Salvage cars: when the vehicle or some of its parts can be recovered, the company finds a suitable buyer to obtain a higher price than the pure scrap value, with environmental benefits by preventing parts from ending up in the scrap yard.

Requirements for scrapping a vehicle

To complete the process, the customer must have the vehicle's documentation: the V5C log book, at least one form of photo identification and the vehicle's service or MOT history. The company states that it is possible to scrap the car even if any of these documents are missing.

After scrapping, the owner must notify the DVLA that the vehicle has been scrapped.

Recycling and authorised treatment facilities

National Scrap Car works with Authorised Treatment Facilities (ATFs), professionally registered scrap yards that are legally obliged to recycle every vehicle they receive. Everything that can be reused, either in its current form or after recycling, is recovered. Collection is carried out by carriers with heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) capable of removing the vehicle, and all staff at the purchasing ATF have experience and legal licence for their role, in accordance with the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013.

Coverage and scope

The service covers the whole of the UK, including England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Among the areas mentioned are Birmingham, Leeds, London and Nottingham. The company serves both individuals scrapping their vehicle and owners of commercial vans or fleet vehicles.

Payment and transparency

The company notes that cash transactions have been prohibited in the scrap sector since 2013, so payment is always made by direct bank transfer, processed on the same day as collection and usually credited to the customer's account within a few hours. The quote is free and without obligation, and collection and removal of the vehicle have no additional cost once the offer is accepted.