CarTakeBack is the largest scrap car recycling network in the UK. We’ve been in the industry since 2005 and are trusted by car makers as their official scrap car recycling partner – you can be sure you’re dealing with experts!
When you’re looking to scrap your car, you’ll want to make sure you’re getting the best price you can for it. CarTakeBack search for the highest prices from our local car recycling centres. So there’s no need to spend time phoning scrap yards to negotiate the best deal for your car. We take all the hassle away and it’s sorted in a few clicks!
Make sure you choose a reputable, legal, scrap car recycling centre. CarTakeBack has a network of 300 branches across the UK and all are licenced to responsibly recycle cars. Scrap cars will be recycled to the highest standard, ensuring that 95% of it is recycled in line with the law. They’ll help you with the DVLA paperwork so you can avoid any fines.
Choose CarTakeBack to make scrapping your car easy…
Get an instant quote
Our instant scrap car quote service is free to use. It’s easy to find how much your car is worth, all you need to do is enter your registration and postcode. We’ll use that info to identify your make and model of car and your location so that we can find the best price. Simply answer a few questions to confirm the condition of your scrap car, and if you’ve given us accurate info, you’ll get an accurate price. All quotes are valid for seven days, giving you time to think.
Choose free collection
We have hundreds of authorised branches across the UK ready to buy and collect your car. We can collect your car from anywhere that’s convenient for you and we’ll arrange a collection time that’s best for you.
Sort the DVLA paperwork
When you sell your car, you’ll need to inform the DVLA. We’ll help to make sure all of the legal paperwork is taken care of for you when you scrap your car. This will absolve you from any further responsibility for the car, so that you avoid any fines.
Help from our expert Customer Services Team
If you have any questions about scrapping your car, such as what happens on the day of collection, or getting the payment and paperwork sorted quickly, we have everything you need to know in our FAQs. Plus our Customer Services Team is on hand to help when you need them.
With CarTakeBack you can scrap any make and model of car. Whether it’s a ten year old Ford Focus or a twenty year old Vauxhall Corsa – whatever type of car you have and no matter the condition you can scrap it.
Don’t see your brand of car listed? No need to worry, we scrap all makes and models of car!
4.9/5 stars based on 794 service ratings over the past year
Got a very quick response with a Price for my car it was the best quote they rung me to arrange to pick my car up.the driver was very helpful and polite filled all the paperwork i was paid within 12 hours very good company to deal with I would definitely use them again
Really simple process right through from getting the quote online, receiving a call to arrange collection and the collection itself. No haggling the amount and payment received the following business day as stated.
They were very clear at all times. They made a good offer all things considered. They kept to their original offer. They collected the vehicle promptly and paid promptly.
Simple process with precise accurate instructions culminating in a prompt well timed collection of the vehicle. The payment for the vehicle was surprisingly greater than expected. I will use this company again in the future.
Everything went smoothly and pick up driver was helpful and polite. My car battery died so he fetched the starting pack started it and drive it on to the transporter. Money came within days Jib done. Thankyiu
Really good price for my scrap car, turned up on time, difficult place for recovery but sorted it out money in the bank two hours later good service 👍
Very straightforward from start to finish. Submitted form, car collected and money in bank all within 3 days. Max, who collected the car, was great and this helped make the experience painless.
Very easy and surprisingly fast to complete and arrange collection. Got clear updates through the process. Both the collection driver and person who phoned to arrange collection were very friendly and helpful. Would recommend 100%.
Easy process to follow, everything happened in the way that they said it would. Had the money in the bank within two hours of the car leaving on the back of the truck
After being let down by other companies this company gave me a call and arranged collection of my vehicle and was actually waiting for me! 10 out of 10 for my experience.
I was very pleased with the response from the phone call and the Car transporter drivers skill when removing a dead engine old car. Was most impressed and all done in half an hour.
Easy and quick valuation . Email with day and time to pick up.Driver bang on time and finalised checks and paperwork. Money in bank and hour after. Good experience start to end.
Everything from getting a quote online to collection was easy . And collected so quickly , kept updated with every step . I have used a few times and they are well worthy of 5 stars .
To see what your car is worth, simply enter your reg and postcode into our instant quote form.
There’s no obligation and your quote will be valid for seven days, giving you time to think it over.
