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Scrapping your car or van in Chelmsford
If you’re just north-east of London and have a vehicle at the end of its life, then we can offer you the simplest and most professional service available. Our process is simple:
- Take just 30 seconds to fill in the form at the top of this page
- See the best price available from our network of scrap yards covering your postcode
- Accept the price and confirm your booking – we’ll be in touch shortly afterwards
We then contact you to finalise your details and arrange a time and date that you want your car to be picked up. It really is that simple.
We accept the following:
• Damaged and broken cars or vans
• MOT failures and un-roadworthy vehicles
• Non-starters
• Insurance write offs (Cat A, B, C, D, N, S)
• Uneconomical cars or vans needing work
• Business and fleet vehicles
• Salvageable vehicles
• Part exchanges
Once you’ve chosen your price our team will be in contact to finalise the collection. We’ll let you know which scrap yard in Chelmsford or the surrounding Essex area will do the collection and they will then contact you to arrange the collection date and time. Our vetted network of professional auto scrap yards will work with you to complete the collection and answer any questions you might have.
100% Coverage across Chelmsford
Charles Dickens once wrote that Chelmsford was the “dullest and most stupid place on earth” but we’d have to disagree with him on this occasion. The city holds significant World War Two history, was home to a famous witch hunter and is even dubbed the ‘birthplace of radio’ thanks to Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi and his advancements in the field. Similarly, car scrapping has come on leaps and bounds over the years too, with your motor now able to be entirely recycled from top to bottom. If it’s time to upgrade the car or van that’s sitting on your driveway, sell the old one with National Scrap Car and we’ll dispose of it safely and professionally whilst still finding you the best price that the market can offer.
We offer complete scrap coverage across Chelmsford and nearby, including Galleyend, Moulsham, Springfield and Chelmer Village.
Prices in Chelmsford are mostly determined by scrap yards local to the city which follows the average cost for scrap metal in the east of England. All vehicles that need to be scrapped have their prices determined by their weight. Small variables include things like alloy wheels being present.
Heavier vehicles like scrap vans or 4x4s will have more metal that can be recycled, and a better price offered. We only work with approved auto junk yards (known as an Authorised Treatment Facility) which will depollute and recycle your car or van ethically and legally.
The prices we offer include free collection from wherever you are in Chelmsford, help with the paperwork and high professional standards to ensure a smooth experience from start to finish.
Whether your car or van is right on the River Stour or nearer the university, our approved scrap yards across the UK offer car collection from where you are. At the time of booking we’ll ensure recovery vehicles can access your vehicle.
SCRAP YOUR VEHICLE IN CHELMSFORD
It’s never been easier to scrap your car in Chelmsford, and we can help! The condition, make and model, size and age of your vehicle do not matter, but having a bigger car may lead to a bigger payout. Even if you’re looking to scrap your van or scrap your truck, we can help. Don’t forget to browse our scrappage scheme guide. You might just find a scheme for which you’re eligible.
WHERE CAN I SCRAP MY CAR IN CHELMSFORD?
At National Scrap Car, we can help you scrap your car in plenty of areas near you – keeping your options open. Whether you’re in Broomfield, Rettendon or further afield, we’ll be able to find a car breaker and get you the best price for your scrap car.
HOW MUCH TO SCRAP MY CAR IN CHELMSFORD?
Remember, it’s completely free to scrap your car with us. If you’re wondering how much you’ll make from scrapping your car, it really depends on the current rate for scrap value. The key thing to note is that if your car is larger than average, you may stand to make more since the value is based on weight. There are number of other factors influencing price too, such as the make and model.
HOW CAN I SCRAP MY CAR IN CHELMSFORD?
All you need to do is fill in your registration and postcode for an instant quote, then follow the steps with us – we’ll do all the work for you. Plus, no matter where you are, we can collect your car for you, completely free of charge.
Scrapping your vehicle FAQs
After you have agreed the price on offer, you can provide us with more details regarding the status of the car and us getting access to it. You don’t need to empty, clean, or modify your car in any way but please remove anything you don’t want destroyed at the time of scrapping.
Once we have all the necessary details we will pass this on to the scrap yard that has offered you the best price. They will be in touch via phone to arrange a convenient time to pick up the vehicle. On the day they’ll phone as they approach and request things like the V5C (which you aren’t required to have) or keys (again, not necessarily required so long as the vehicle can still be removed). You, as the owner, don’t have to be present on the day but you’ll need a signed note from the owner and photo ID.
We make payment on the same day the car is collected. Once the scrap yard has notified us of car being present and correct, we’ll release payment via BACS to the account you have provided. You should see the cash available to you that day.
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