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Do you need a logbook to scrap a car?

In short, no! Your registration certificate (also known as the V5C or logbook) is not essential when you scrap a car. However, it helps if you can try to find it as it can make things easier. When you scrap your car if you don’t have your registration certificate, we may ask you to provide personal ID instead.

How to scrap your car without a logbook

If you don’t have your logbook (V5C) you’ll still be able to follow the usual process for scrapping your car. We’ll find you the best scrap price even if you have lost your logbook. Plus, it doesn’t matter if your car is ready to be recycled, has plenty of miles left in it, or it has high mileage, is damaged, broken down, faulty or has no MOT – you can get a price to sell your car no matter what the condition.

What is your car worth without a logbook?

The value of your scrap car can depend on many factors, including the global demand for scrap metal, as well as the make and model, age, weight, condition, and even the location of your car. Plus, whether there are any reusable parts on your vehicle. So, each scrap car price will vary.

To find out how much your scrap car is worth, just tell us your reg and postcode, either using our online form or by calling our Customer Services Team, and you’ll instantly find out the value of your scrap car. There’s no obligation and all quotes are guaranteed for seven days.

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4.9/5 stars based on 1,405 service ratings over the past year

Great service

Quick valuation then good communication regarding collection- driver was well within the agreed window and was helpful and pleasant Hassle free and a very fair price paid thanks

Excellent service From start to finish

Excellent service from start to finish The only one thing that I could say was a down fall was when I tryed to speak to someone over the phone. The waiting time in the cue was extremely long.

Best price, great service

Great service, good price offered for car. Collected promptly and kept updated all the way. Money transferred within 72 hours and they notify DVLA for you.

Fair price unlike a local rival

Had quotes from C R Hales who then a couple weeks later reduced the quote by £100, but D Yarham fair price and did what they said when they said. Much better and would use again.

Great service

Gave me a good price to scrap my old car. Collected it without any problems. I was unsure of how to do the document transfer as lost my log book but they sorted it for me.

Great service.

I was sad to see my little car being driven away. Your service made it easier. Helpful and courteous agent talked me through the process and the driver who collected my car was on time. Thank you for sending the agreed amount to my account.

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