Scrap My Van
Get an instant online quote to sell your scrap van. Simply enter your reg number and postcode and we’ll compare buyers in your local area.
We work with a nationwide network of authorised scrap yards and van salvagers, buyers and recyclers – so whether your van is road worthy, damaged or ready for the scrap heap – we’ll get you the best price possible.
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Who is Scrap Car Comparison
Who is Scrap Car Comparison- Scrap Car Comparison is the UK’s most popular van scrapping, salvaging and recycling comparison engine.
- We arrange the purchase and collection or over 10,000 vehicles every month across the UK
- We’ve paid out over £18m for cars and vans and taken over 38k tonnes of scrap off the road
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Expert Advice
⏱️ Don’t assume that scrapping is your only option – A van which has accident damage, or MOT failure, but is otherwise in good condition, is quite possibly salvageable to the right buyer. This will fetch a much higher price that just the scrap metal value.
⏫ Use an Authorised Treatment Facility – Only by scrapping with an ATF can you be sure that dangerous waste is treated safely and that all parts are recycled as required by law.
⏱️Do not accept cash – Under the Scrap Metal Dealers Act it is not legal to pay for a scrap van with cash. Sometimes dealers will still use the term ‘cash’ colloquially, but if anyone tries to actually give you cash, either request a bank transfer or decline the sale.
What to do next
1. Get Paperwork Ready
Any documentation regarding the vehicle should be given to the driver on the day of collection. This includes the V5C (log book), any manuals, service history and receipts.
2. Have a Good Clear Out
Buyers don’t expect a vehicle to be waxed and polished, however they can refuse to take a vehicle if it’s full of rubbish. Make sure there are no valuables accidentally left and have a general clear out.
3. Ensure Clear Access
If your van is situated somewhere a little more tricky to reach, it’s not a problem. Just make sure you let us know, this way we can make the correct arrangements for your collection.
What will happen to my van?
Our network of buyers will take vans for scrap, parts, salvage and recycling. This means that your old van might not simply be destined for the scrap heap. Our prices will account for the true and overall value of your van, not just a rock bottom scrap price.
Scrap vs Salvage: Knowing The Difference
The difference between scrap and salvage can be narrowed down to a few simple factors: a vehicle’s weight, age, condition and demand.
For example, Volkswagen Transporters are a particularly popular work van and so parts for these vehicles are always desired in the salvage market.
If a van is older, typically more than fifteen years, and the vehicle is more expensive to fix, it may then be classed as an ‘end-of-life’ van. These will go through a depollution process and be recycled by an Authorised Treatment Facility.
What’s key to getting the best value for your old van is taking your time to tell us everything you can about the vehicle. This helps us drum up interest and negotiate the highest price for you.
Is scrapping bad for the environment?
It’s very easy to imagine a vehicle being crushed and thrown onto a heap somewhere. In actual fact even scrapped vehicles will be dismantled and recycled as much as possible. All vehicles will go through a depollution process and be recycled by an Authorised Treatment Facility in line with governmental guidelines.
FAQs
Should I keep my scrap van whole or sell it in parts??
The main value of a scrap vehicle is in the weight of the metal – a price which is determined by the scrap metal market. Whilst there is also some value in the salvageable parts to the vehicle such as alloys, batteries, converter, etc., our quote will factor in these things. This is why it’s best to tell us everything you can about the vehicle so that we can get the best price for you. In this sense, there is no value in doing the hard work yourself – it’s all part of the service!
Can I scrap a fleet of vans?
If you’ve got a fleet of vans that are reaching the end of their lifespan, there is no need to worry – rather than having to go through the same process multiple times, our advisors will be more than happy to discuss a possible fleet disposal for you, making the entire process as simple as possible however many vans there are.
Do I Have to Pay Anything?
Very simply, no. Our service runs on commission from the buyers and the price we agree on with them will always include collection; 100% of the time. There are no hidden costs and the price we agree with you will be the price you are paid after collection.
How do I scrap a van through a government scheme?
Scrappage schemes were hugely popular in the 2010s as the government created incentives for owners of older, more polluting cars. These schemes are now being retired so best to check your local authority to see if any are still active near you. However, Scrap Car Comparison is available to anybody, wherever they are, with no strings attached whatsoever. Just one phone call is all it takes to start your scrapping journey and get the best price for your van.
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“First time i used the service all worked very well my little van was collected just after 9am today and my money was in my account by teatime.”
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Advice & guides from our experts
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