Salvage Your Car With Us

Finding the right salvaging service for you can be stressful and difficult. National Scrap Car is here to make your vehicle situation hassle-free and easy!

Don’t worry about listing your vehicle online or scouring the market. Whatever state your car or van is in, we’ll connect you with a buyer who wants your vehicle & its parts.

So, don’t panic – get a quote today for your salvage car and sell it now!


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Hassle-free Salvaging

We have the solution to your car or van problem. Let us make your life easier & your bank balance healthier!

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Nationwide Buyers

Our partners are spread across the UK. Can’t find a buyer locally? We can, or we’ll search further afield for you.

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Any Condition Salvaging

It doesn’t matter what condition your motor is in. Isolated damage or completely totalled, it’s worth salvaging with National Scrap Car.


Which Cars Are Sold As Salvage?

πŸš— Accident Damage πŸš—

Suffered a nasty smash? Many parts often survive an accident, so your car might be perfect for the salvage market.

πŸ› οΈ MOT Failures πŸ› οΈ

Can’t afford to repair your car’s MOT issues? Sell your vehicle as salvage – the rest of your motor will have retained its value!

πŸ“ Insurance Write-offs πŸ“

Low insurance payout? Don’t claim on your policy – sell the vehicle as salvage instead! That’s what your insurance company will do!


Who Are We?

  • We’re National Scrap Car, one of the UK’s industry leading services helping you to sell your salvageable car or van!
  • We work only work with experienced and fully accredited salvage buyers across the UK & Northern Ireland.
  • We’ve taken almost 40,000 tonnes of vehicles off the roads and paid our customers over Β£17 MILLION!

You Might Have Seen Us In…

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And many more!

What Our Customers Say About Us

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“Efficient, polite, and hassle-free. Did everything they promised in the way they promised.”

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“Just awesome. From beginning to the collection. Rapid service all done within no time collected and paid me within the hour.”

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“Nice easy and quick to use. The rep I used was able to get me a better price than I had already been offered, and my vehicle was picked up with no trouble.”


The Car Salvage Process Explained

Vehicles that are sold for salvage will be handled slightly differently to those that are sent off to be scrapped. Here, we’re going to explain the process, from start to finish.

  • Get a quote – National Scrap Car makes this easy. Simply enter your vehicle reg and postcode into the form at the top of this page, then we’ll price up your car. For scrap, that’s all that’s required. Salvage vehicles may need you to give us a few extra details, like a more in-depth description of the car’s condition… but it will result in more money for you!
  • Pick a collection time – From this point onwards, the process for our customers is the same whether you’re scrapping or salvaging your motor. Choose a time that suits you and your vehicle will be collected and taken away.

With the car now in the hands of our professional salvage experts, it’s time for them to work their magic.

  • Break it down – Now, the vehicle will be safely stored at an Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF) by the buyer, who will break it up and strip out any and all parts that are still in working order. These parts will be saved from the crusher. The rest of the car will be recycled.
Did you know?
By law, at least 95% of the mass of every single vehicle that’s disposed of at an ATF must be recycled?

Salvage Categories Explained

If your vehicle is written off by your insurance company, it’ll be placed into a category that indicates both the level of damage that it has suffered and what is allowed to happen to it next.

The four main categories are A, B, S and N. Motorists of a certain age might remember categories S and N being called categories C and D, respectively. We’ll explain those changes, along with the meaning of categories A and B, below.

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Category A

The worst of all categories, cat A vehicles are so severely damaged that they are never legally allowed back on the road. The whole car must be scrapped, with no parts salvaged.

Category B

It’s sometimes said that the B stands for ‘break’, because that’s what’s allowed to happen to these vehicles. Like cat A cars, Bs are also never allowed on the road. However, they can be broken down and stripped of any parts that are salvageable.

Category S

Category C vehicles were those that could be repaired and put back on the road, but the cost of doing so would exceed the value of the car or van itself. Now, the S indicated vehicles that have suffered structural damage.

From a financial point of view, it almost always makes more sense to sell these vehicles as salvage, whether that’s by claiming on your insurance, or getting a quote from us here at National Scrap Car.

Category N

Category D used to refer to vehicles that were safe to repair and drive again, and the cost of doing so was thought to be less than the value of the car.

Now, the N in ‘cat N’ stands for ‘non-structural’, which indicates that the car or van was significantly damaged, but the structural build of the vehicle was not damaged. Typically, these are the easiest motors to fix back up and make roadworthy again.

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Responsible Recycling With National Scrap Car
When you sell your car to one of our trusted buyers, you know that it’s being disposed of responsibly. Our partnered ATFs scrap and salvage all vehicles that they purchase in line with government legislation, so not only are you boosting your finances, you’re doing your bit for the planet too!

Guidance & Advice From Our Team Of Salvage Experts

⏱️ Don’t wait around – The market value of salvage vehicles & their parts can change rapidly. Lock in the highest price for your vehicle now.

πŸ†“ No hidden fees – Our service is completely free for our customers to use every step of the way, meaning the entire process from quote to collection won’t cost you a penny.

πŸ›’ Shop around with National – We track down the best prices offered for your motor so you don’t need to make countless phone calls or use multiple websites.

πŸš— Keep it together – Dismantling your vehicle is an option, but it’s rarely the best one, especially if you want to sell your car for salvage. Keep it in one piece for the best price.

⏫ Free collection – The pick up and removal of your car is included at no extra cost. Our hassle-free process takes the stress out of paperwork, renegotiations and chasing payments. National Scrap Car makes it simple.


What Happens To My Car If I Don’t Sell It As Salvage?

Not sure if selling your vehicle as salvage is the best option? Usually, the decision boils down to one thing: money. You’re most likely going to need to replace your vehicle, so you need to think about what will help you most financially.

After an accident, damage repairs can cost a small fortune, so it’s often simply not worth going through with them. This will leave you without a car, but also without any cash to put towards replacing it!

Similarly, if your insurance company writes off your car or van, they’ll offer you a payout but they’ll try to keep it as low as they possibly can. You can accept it without checking first if you’d get more by selling it as salvage with National Scrap Car, but bear in mind one thing… once you accept their offer, ownership of your written-off motor transfers to them, and they’re just going to sell it as salvage themselves!


Salvage FAQs

Should I scrap or salvage my car?

Salvage will almost always net your more money, but some vehicles are only suitable for scrap. If you’re unsure on which is best for you, speak to one of our advisors who will be able to talk you through your options.

How much is my salvage car worth?

A number of factors will decide the value of your salvage car, including its age, make, model and overall condition. For a quick and simple quote, fill in the form at the top of this page.

Can I sell my damaged car privately?

You can sell your car privately, but it could be stressful and a lot of hassle. Allow us to do all of that leg work for you, no matter the level of damage to the car, and we’ll get you the best price with free collection included.

Can I salvage my car without paperwork?

Yes, but the process may not be quite as simple as we’re usually able to make it. When getting a quote, please inform our sales team of any documentation that you’re missing.


Advice & Guides

Everything you need to know before you salvage your car. Our in-house experts have created handy guides to the most common problems our customers face. Read on for expert advice.

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