Crash damage or mechanical failure can happen when you least expect it, but National Scrap Car can ease the pain by offering a guaranteed instant quote for your car or van, no matter what condition it’s in.
We’ll survey your local salvage dealers to find you the best offers for your damaged or broken car, with the free collection of your vehicle included for every customer.
Hassle-free Salvaging
Your damaged car doesn’t need to be your problem. We’ll do the hard work & you’ll boost your bank balance.
Nationwide Buyers
Not everybody will be in the market for a broken car, but our partnered buyers are! Locally or further afield, we’ll get it sold!
No Damage Too Severe
No matter the extent of the damage, you can sell your car with us. Mechanical failures & accident write-offs are all salvageable!
Selling Your Broken Car
National Scrap Car will buy your broken vehicle no matter what issues are present. Here are some examples of the types of car you may be looking to sell:
- Scrap cars
- Accident damaged cars
- Insurance write-offs
- Insurance buy backs
- Non-runners
- Faulty cars
- Cars selling for parts
Who Are We?
- We’re National Scrap Car, one of the nation’s favourite price comparison services helping drivers sell their damaged cars!
- We partner with professional salvage experts positioned across the UK & Northern Ireland.
- We’ve found buyers for almost 40,000 tonnes of cars & vans, paying out over £17 MILLION!
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What Our Customers Say About Us
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“Thank you for a great way you made my sad day into a happy day, for the quick response to my car being collected on time, and paying me on time”
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“Very simple, they even managed to collect the car from the garage without me being there and payment was in my account later that morning!”
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“Excellent service, easy, pleasant transaction. Eased the stress of selling a car with expensive repairs. Highly recommended”
Selling An Insurance Write-off Car
Insurance write-off cars don’t have to be completely unrepairable, regardless of what your insurance company says. Drivers are often interested in purchasing damaged cars if they’re able to repair the vehicles themselves (often using salvaged parts) as it’s far cheaper than paying a mechanic or buying a new car.
Every single vehicle has value, so sell a damaged car to us and you stand to earn more money than you might expect!
Selling A Damaged Car: The Process Explained
1. Get a quote instantly
By entering your vehicle registration and postcode into the form above, you can get a valuation for your car in seconds.
2. Secure salvage status
We’ll need a few extra details in order to determine that your car is still fit for salvage. It’s still quick, and can increase your valuation!
3. Accept your offer
If you’re happy with the valuation of your vehicle, you can accept our offer and lock in that price. Next, you can arrange a collection time to suit you.
4. Job done
And that’s the lot! You won’t need to do anything else besides present a few legal documents and hand over the keys!
| What Happens Next – Damaged Vehicles |
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| Has your vehicle suffered accident damage? A crash, minor or major, left it beyond repair? Often, one or two major problems can cost more than the value of the car to fix! When this happens, sell your damaged car as salvage: The ‘healthy’ parts of your vehicle will be saved from the crusher. Professionals may restore your vehicle. You’ll bank more money! |
| Salvaging is simple with National Scrap Car, and only requires you to give us a little bit more information about the condition of your motor. Once we know what kind of vehicle you’re selling, we’ll be able to find you a cracking salvage price for your damaged car or van! |
What Do I Need To Sell My Damaged Car?
We’ve made selling your damaged car as salvage easy. All you need is:
- The vehicle’s V5C log book.
- At least one form of photo identification.
- Any vehicle service/MOT/maintenance history.
Missing any of those documents? Don’t panic! You can still salvage your car with National Scrap Car. Find out how here.
Guidance & Advice From Our Team Of Experts
⏱️ Don’t wait around – The metal market fluctuates constantly, so the value of your car could change overnight. Secure the best price for your motor today.
🆓 No hidden fees – With free collection and a no-obligation quote that won’t cost you a penny, you will not need to worry about any added charges taking you by surprise.
🛒 Shop around with National – Get quotes from a selection of the best paying salvage buyers in your local area & further afield, without needing to phone around or give your details to multiple businesses.
🚗 Keep it together – Your damaged car is most likely fit for salvage, which means taking it apart will reduce its value! With all the surviving parts still present, your vehicle will still net you a decent sum.
✅ Be honest about the car – To ensure you get the absolute best price possible, make sure you give us an accurate description of the condition of your vehicle.
Selling Your Damaged Car FAQs
Can I sell a vehicle that’s suffered extreme damage?
Absolutely! Here at National Scrap Car, we’ll get your car or van sold no matter what condition it’s in. If there aren’t any salvageable parts, we’ll just as easily find you a buyer who’s interested in your motor as scrap instead.
What types of damage do you see on cars most often?
- Accident damage – if your vehicle has been involved in an accident and has been damaged, a hassle-free sale is a way to avoid having to fix and re-sell.
- Insurance write-offs – If your car has sustained damage and has been judged as an insurance write-off it may not be possible to ever get it back on the road.
- Insurance buy backs – Have you been offered a price for your vehicle from an insurance company that you are not happy with? Many people choose to sell their vehicle with us instead.
- Non-runners – Even if your car does not start, we still want it. We’ll collect it where it is – no need to arrange to transport it to a scrap yard.
- Faulty cars – Electrical issues? Steering problems? Engine cutting out? No matter what the problem, you can still sell your faulty car for cash in the bank.
How much is a damaged car worth?
There are many different factors that affect how much a damaged car is worth. With scrap vehicles, the value comes mostly from the weight of the metal, but salvage valuations are more often based on the number (and quality) of surviving parts.
What do I need to do to sell my damaged car? How much paperwork is there?
Selling your damaged vehicle is easy with National Scrap Car, no matter what state it’s in! All you need to do is enter your vehicle registration and postcode into the form at the top of this page and we’ll have a price for you in seconds.
Simply gather up some documentation – a form of photo ID, the motor’s V5C log book & any service/MOT history – and you’re ready. Our teams will complete or assist with any paperwork that needs to be filled out, and you’ll just need to inform the DVLA that the car is no more!
Will my car be collected, or do I need to take it somewhere?
Sell your damaged car with National Scrap Car without leaving your living room! Free collection is included for all of our customers nationwide.
The salvage vehicle buyers that we partner with are able to collect any kind of vehicle, regardless of size, weight, condition or even location! Just let us know if your car or van is in a tricky location and leave the logistics to us.
How can I improve the value of my vehicle?
Our sales team are always checking the market value so that you receive a fair, up-to-date offer for your motor. But, if you’d like to try and boost the value a little bit more, here are a few tips:
- Don’t strip out individual parts
- Gather as many documents as possible regarding the vehicle’s history
- Sell as salvage if possible!
Can I be paid in cash when I scrap my car?
Unfortunately, cash payments are no longer legal. In 2013, legislation came into place banning cash transactions within the scrap & salvage industry in an effort to crack down on illegal sales of stolen vehicles.
These days, we pay our customers via bank transfer. Of course, it’s not as instant as cold, hard cash, but your payment will be processed the very same day as the sale!
What happens to my vehicle? Will it be recycled?
When you sell your car with National Scrap Car it will always be recycled. The Authorised Treatment Facilities (ATFs) that we partner with must follow legal regulations meaning that every single vehicle they dispose of must be properly recycled or reused.
Who will be collecting my vehicle?
Our partnered salvage buyers will collect your car or van from a location that is accessible. Often, this is outside our customers’ home, either kerbside or on a driveway. However, we are able to collect from other places, like a garage, if your vehicle can no longer move.
The collector & their ATF will be professional and experienced in removing vehicles of all sizes from a range of locations. Your vehicle will be then be recycled.
More Important Information
Find out the scrap value of your car
Wondering how your car is valued and what price you’d get for it today?
Can you scrap a car without a log book?
The log book, or V5C, is a document that every driver should keep safe. If you don’t have it, you can still scrap your car.
How to scrap your car
Don’t be intimidated by the vehicle scrapping process. We’ve made it simple and explained it all.
How to notify the DVLA that you’ve scrapped your car
Once your car is gone, you must inform the DVLA that you’re no longer the owner.