No, we'll give you a price for your car free of charge and there's no obligation to accept. Just tell us your registration and postcode to find out what your car is worth.
Yes, your quote is valid for seven days, which is great if you're not quite ready. And when you'd like to retrieve your quote, simply tell us your registration and postcode or use the link in the email we'll send to you.
We buy scrap cars and vans of any age, and in any condition. It doesn't matter if your car is beyond repair and ready to be scrapped, or it has a high mileage, it's failed its MOT or it's roadworthy with plenty of miles left on the clock - our buyers will compete to offer you the best price for it.
To calculate what your scrap car is worth, we'll ask you to tell us your registration and postcode so that we can find out the type of car you have and its location. If you don't have these details you'll be able to enter your car and location details manually.
We may also ask you some questions about your car's condition. If you're unable to answer any questions, we may make some assumptions. Your answers and our assumptions will be shown to you alongside your quote.
We'll use this information to give you the best price available for your scrap car from competing CarTakeBack branches in your local area.
In addition, your car must meet certain minimum requirements.
When we provide a quote, it will be based on the following minimum requirements:
- you are able to provide photographic ID and proof of address;
- your car is free of all finance charges, such as a hire purchase or loan agreement;
- your car is free from any additional waste, such as litter, refuse or rubbish;
- your car is powered by a petrol, diesel, electric or hybrid powertrain as originally manufactured;
- your car (or light van) has no more than 9 seats (i.e. not a motorbike or HGV); and
- your car is accessible (in the case of a collection) meaning that it is parked on solid ground with inflated tyres, so that it can be safely winched onto a recovery vehicle.
If any of the above criteria are not true, the instant quote initially provided may need to be revised. You'll be given the opportunity to provide further details.
We may ask you some questions about your car's condition such as:
If you're unable to answer any questions, we may make some assumptions about your car's condition. Your answers and our assumptions will be shown to you alongside your quote.
These questions are in addition to the minimum requirements.