Scrap prices constantly change due to fluctuations in the world wide demand for steel, so you need to be on the ball to ensure that you're getting best value.  CarTakeBack.com continually monitors the scrap prices available at hundreds of fully licensed CarTakeBack scrap car recycling centres around the UK so that we can find you the best deal for your scrap car. To find out how much you could get for your scrap car click here.

No, quotations from CarTakeBack are provided free of charge. For a free scrap car valuation click here.

No, when you obtain a quote from CarTakeBack there's no obligation to accept it. To get an instant, no obligation quote click here.

Yes, if you're not quite ready to go ahead, you can save your quote for 14 days so that you can come back later. To get an instant, no obligation quote click here.

No, but when we give you an online quotation, it will be based upon your car being complete.

To be complete, a car must have all of its essential components, such as the engine, gearbox, wheels, bodywork, battery and catalytic converter (if originally fitted). None of these parts have to be working nor does the car have to be drivable.

If you tell us that your car isn't complete, we'll contact you to discuss whether we need to adjust the original quotation.  If we do, we'll always give you the chance to accept or reject the new quotation. To find out how much you could get for your scrap car click here.

No, but when we give you a quotation, it is based upon your car being free from "Significant Damage" such as damage sustained in a collision or as a result of an act of theft or vandalism. If your car is significantly damaged, please tell us as it could affect its value and we may need to adjust the quotation.

If we do find that your car is significantly damaged and we adjust the quotation, we will always give you the chance to accept or reject it. To find out how much you could get for your scrap car click here.

No, but our quotation will be based on your car being free from waste. Being free from waste means that your car does not contain any significant items of refuse such as garden/ household waste or old tyres etc.; basically anything that does not form part of the car itself.

If your car does contain waste, additional disposal costs may apply. This could affect the quotation, however we will always discuss this with you first. To get an instant, no obligation quote click here.

If you would like your car to be collected by us, it helps us to know whether or not the keys are available, however this is not essential nor does it affect the quotation. To get an instant, no obligation quote click here.

We may be able to accept motorcycles in some areas, however we regret that we cannot provide online quotations for motorcycles.  If you wish us to quote for your scrap motorcycle to be recycled, please contact us using our online form and remember to tell us that it is a motorcycle.

 No, unfortunately we do not accept caravans at this time.

No, your car does not need to have a valid insurance policy in order for it to be accepted at a CarTakeBack scrap car recycling centre.  However, we strongly advise that you do not drive a car on the public highway without valid insurance; instead you should arrange for your scrap car to be collected. To get an instant, no obligation quote click here.

If your car does not have inflated tyres, please let us know in advance as this may affect the type of recovery equipment that we use.  If we are not able to use a standard recovery vehicle or it takes longer than normal to collect the car, this may affect the quotation.  If we do adjust the quotation, we will always give you the chance to accept or reject it.  For a free scrap car valuation click here.

Your car needs to be on solid ground with fully inflated tyres so that it can be safely moved onto a standard recovery vehicle using a winch. The online quote will be based on your car being in an accessible location.

If you tell us that your car isn't accessible, we'll contact you to discuss whether we need to adjust the original quotation.  If we do, we'll always give you the chance to accept or reject the new quotation.   To find out how much you could get for your scrap car click here.

If you have a personalised registration number (also known as a private plate or cherished plate) which you wish to keep, you must transfer it before you dispose of your old car.  There is a leaflet available from DVLA on this subject, please see the further information section below.

You can find out more about what happens after you have arranged for your scrap car to be collected on the What happens after you've arranged a scrap car collection? page

You can find out more about what happens after you have arranged to deliver your car to the scrap car recycling centre on the 'What happens when you deliver your scrap car?' page.

If you have any road tax remaining when you dispose of your scrap car, as long as you were the registered keeper of the car at the time of disposal you can reclaim any unused complete months. To download form V14 to return along with your tax disc to DVLA please see the further information section below.

You should be wary of unscrupulous companies who try to trick you into thinking that scrap cars have no value.

The value of scrap metal fluctuates in line with worldwide demand for steel.  The costs of processing, and if you need us to collect your car, the distance travelled and time taken, will reduce the amount that can be paid to you.  At present, most scrap cars have a value, even when collected. To value your scrap car click here.

Not all companies that accept scrap cars are licensed by the environment agency as they do not meet the required legal standards. Every one of CarTakeBack's scrap car recycling centres are fully licensed by the environmental agencies.

Read more about scrap car recycling »

To have your car recycled at a fully licensed recycling centre click here »

Being recommended by reputable organisations speaks volumes.

CarTakeBack has been approved by the car makers to act as their exclusive scrap car recycler in the UK, so you can rest assured that we'll treat you and your car to a professional standard.

Read more about being approved by the car makers »

To recycle your scrap car at a car maker approved recycling centre click here.

Watch out for anyone who tries to offer you a phony certificate or who offers to send your V5C registration document to DVLA for you.  Without the correct certificate, your car won't be deregistered correctly meaning that you'll have to continue paying road tax and your car may end up back on the road without your consent.

CarTakeBack will send you an official DVLA Certificate of Destruction in line with the regulations, removing your car from DVLA's database permanently, so it can't be returned to the road.

Read more about the DVLA Certificate of Destruction »

To get an official DVLA Certificate of Destruction when you scrap your car click here.

If you hand over your car to an unlicensed company, how can you be sure that the waste oils, tyres and batteries will be disposed of correctly and not just dumped in ditches or tipped down the drain?

All CarTakeBack scrap car recycling centres are regularly audited to ensure that scrap cars are treated legally and without any harm to the environment.

Read more about scrap car recycling »

To have your scrap car treated correctly without any harm to the environment click here.

Some companies cheat the law and don't bother to meet the recycling rates set by the regulations.  This gives them an unfair advantage as they make more money at the expense of the environment.

All scrap cars processed by CarTakeBack are recycled in line with the EU targets so you can rest assured that you'll be doing your bit.

No, only businesses which have special licenses issued by the environment agencies can accept scrap cars.  It is a criminal offence for a business to recycle a car without an Authorised Treatment Facility permit however there are still businesses out there which will readily accept your car without a license. To read more about licenses click here.

To have your scrap car recycled by a licensed business click here.

A Recycling Compliance Seal is a symbol, which may only be displayed by scrap car recycling centres that have met their recycling obligations under the End of Life Vehicle Regulations.  Clicking on the seal will present you with a Recycling Compliance Certificate.  Compliance periods coincide with the calendar year; it is therefore usual for the latest seal displayed by a scrap car recycling centre to relate to last year. To verify a recycling compliance seal click here.

A Recycling Compliance Certificate proves that a scrap car recycling centre has met its recycling obligations under the End of Life Vehicle Regulations and shows the company details, the date of issue and the compliance period that the seal relates to. Certificates are issued for each compliance period and compliance periods coincide with the calendar year; it is therefore usual for the latest certificate to relate to last year.  To verify a Recycling Compliance Certificate click here.

The regulations make the car makers responsible for maintaining a scrap car recycling network.  Since 2005 CarTakeBack has been the official scrap car recycling partner for car makers in the UK.

As part of this service, CarTakeBack ensures that customers have a scrap car recycling centre within easy reach and we guarantee to take-back qualifying cars free of charge as a minimum.

CarTakeBack is contracted to car manufacturers representing 58 brands, which represents over 70% of cars on the road. To read more about CarTakeBack being approved by the car makers, click here.

To recycle your scrap car at a car maker approved recycling centre click here.

CarTakeBack.com Limited is trusted by car makers to act as their exclusive service provider in meeting their obligations under the End of Life Vehicle Regulations within the UK. Contracted brands include Alfa Romeo, Alpine, Aston Martin, Audi, Austin, Austin Healey, Austin Morris, Bentley, Bugatti, Citroen, Colt, Dacia, DAF, Datsun, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, Freight Rover, Hillman, Humber, Hyundai, Iveco, Jaguar, Lamborghini, Lancia, Land Rover, LDV, Leyland, Leyland DAF, Lotus, Matra, Mazda, MG, MG X-Power, Mitsubishi, Morris, Nissan, Perodua, Peugeot, Proton, Renault, Renault Trucks, Riley, Rover, Seat, Simca, Singer, Skoda, SsangYong, Sunbeam, Talbot, Tata, Tatra, Triumph, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Commercial, Volvo and Wolseley.

Don't worry if your make of car is not in this list, CarTakeBack scrap car recycling centres treat all makes of car to the same high standards.

To recycle your scrap car at a CarTakeBack recycling centre click here.

No, you don't need to contact DVLA when you scrap your car as the CarTakeBack scrap car recycling centre does this for you using an electronic link to the DVLA's vehicle registration database.

No, you don't need to contact DVA when you scrap your car as the CarTakeBack scrap car recycling centre does this for you using an electronic link to the DVLA's vehicle registration database and, in turn, DVLA notify DVA.

Yes, CarTakeBack will give you a Certificate of Destruction which proves that you have scrapped your car legally.  If you do not obtain a DVLA Certificate of Destruction when you scrap your car, DVLA might fine you, or even worse, if an unscrupulous operator puts your car back on the road and it ends up being used for criminal activity, the police could prosecute you. To read more about the importance of a DVLA Certificate of Destruction click here.

We will issue your DVLA Certificate of Destruction within 7 days of your car arriving at the CarTakeBack scrap car recycling centre.

If you do not receive a Certificate of Destruction within 10 days of disposing of your car, you should contact us using our online form.  Please have your registration or reference number to hand.

If you tell us your e-mail address, we'll send your DVLA Certificate of Destruction to you by e-mail.  If you don't have an e-mail address we will post it to you.

If you have your V5C registration document (otherwise known as a log book), you should hand it over so that a Certificate of Destruction can be issued.  Don't worry if you do not have the registration document as a Certificate of Destruction can usually be issued without it.  To read more about the DVLA Certificate of Destruction click here.

Authorised Treatment Facilities are sites which have been licensed by the Environment Agency in England & Wales, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency in Scotland or the Northern Ireland Environment Agency in Northern Ireland, to de-pollute scrap cars to standards set by DEFRA (the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs).  Only these sites are permitted to issue last owners with a DVLA Certificate of Destruction.

All of CarTakeBack's scrap car recycling centres are Authorised Treatment Facilities.

Authorised Treatment Facilities may also be known as ATFs, car dismantlers, scrap yards, junk yards, salvage yards or breakers.

Around 2 million cars and light vans are scrapped in the UK each year.  It is thought that as many as half of these may not be disposed of through legal routes, which could result in the previous keeper being fined as well as harm to the environment.

An end of life vehicle is more commonly known as a scrap car, junk car, breaker or salvage vehicle.

The End of Life Vehicle Regulations are designed to reduce the impact that old cars have on the environment when they reach the end of their useful life.  The regulations were introduced in two parts. The first set of regulations came into effect in 2003 and require end of life vehicles to be de-polluted, that is the removal of all hazardous materials such as fluids, tyres and batteries, at an Authorised Treatment Facility before any of its parts or materials can be re-used or recycled.  The second set of regulations came into effect in 2005 and require both car makers and Authorised Treatment Facilities to meet tough recycling targets of 85% by weight per vehicle.

The End of Life Vehicle Regulations apply to vehicles which are in class M1 or N1 and three wheeled vehicles as defined in EU directive 92/61/EEC; this means passenger vehicles with 9 seats or less with a revenue weight under 3,500kg, vans with a revenue weight under 3,500kg and 3 wheeled vehicles.

Motorbikes (including motorbike based tricycles) and passenger vehicles with a revenue weight over 3,500 kg or those that have more than 9 seats, do not require a Certificate of Destruction and recycling targets do not have to be met, but they should be treated at an Authorised Treatment Facility.

There are 11 shareholders behind CarTakeBack.com.  10 of these companies operate sophisticated shredding plants which transform the de-polluted car shells into recycled materials.  The management services are provided by the 11th shareholder- NA International Limited- who are specialists in the development and management of end of life vehicle recycling services.

John R. Adam & Sons Ltd
www.jradam.co.uk/

Ampthill Metal Company Ltd
www.ampthillmetal.co.uk/

Christie & Son Metal Merchants Ltd
www.christieandson.com/

Clearway Ltd
http://www.clearway-hammond.com/
  
SITA UK Ltd
www.sita.co.uk

S. Norton & Co Ltd
www.s-norton.com/

RM Supplies Ltd
www.rmsupplies.co.uk/

T.J. Thomson & Son Ltd
www.tjthomson.co.uk/
 
Metal and Waste Ltd
http://www.metalandwaste.com/

NA International Ltd.

No, CarTakeBack does not sell spare parts, however some of our scrap car recycling centres do.  If you have an enquiry relating to a specific spare part please contact us using our online form. Remember to provide your postcode and contact details.

We always appreciate hearing comments from our customers, satisfied or otherwise. If you have any comments or suggestions about our service then please feel free to contact us using our online form.

To take a look at some of the comments we have received recently, click here.  We will only ever publish your comments if you have given us your permission to do so.

To download a copy of the 2003 End of life Vehicle Regulations please follow this link:

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2635/contents/made

To download a copy of the 2005 End of life Vehicle (Producer responsibility) Regulations please follow this link:

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/263/contents/made

For more information from the Environment Agency, please visit the NetRegs website:

http://www.netregs.gov.uk/

To download a copy of the DVLA's leaflet on the Certificate of Destruction please follow this link:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg/groups/dg_digitalassets/
@dg/@en/@motor/documents/digitalasset/dg_4019970.pdf

To download a copy of the DVLA's leaflet on registration numbers, which contains details about personalised registration numbers, please follow this link:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg/groups/dg_digitalassets/
@dg/@en/@motor/documents/digitalasset/dg_067671.pdf

To download a copy of DVLA form V14 to claim back your road tax please follow this link:

http://www.dft.gov.uk/dvla/forms/~/media/pdf/forms/V14.ashx

To find out how to claim your road tax back without your tax disk follow this link for more information;

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/HowToTaxYourVehicle/DG_10012526