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Drivers across the UK use Motorwise to scrap their car with confidence, and for good reason. With thousands of five-star reviews and an Excellent Trustpilot rating, we are known for fair prices, free nationwide collection, and friendly, professional service from start to finish. Get an instant online quote, pick a collection time that suits you (often same day or next day), and a licensed partner will arrive on time to take the vehicle. We handle the essentials properly: DVLA notification, a Certificate of Destruction from an Authorised Treatment Facility, and clear updates at every step so there are no surprises or hidden fees. Payment is made promptly by bank transfer, and every vehicle is processed by fully licensed, environmentally responsible recyclers. Whether it is a non-runner, accident damaged, or simply at the end of its life, Motorwise makes it straightforward to scrap your car legally and sustainably. If you are searching for scrap my car, choose a well reviewed team with years of experience and full UK coverage. Choose Motorwise.
WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE MOTORWISE TO SCRAP MY CAR?
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Instant Scrap Car Quote
- Enter your registration for an instant quote to sell your car or van for scrap or salvage.
- No cancellation charges or loopholes - experience our hassle-free and professional scrap car service
- Accept your quote online and we will collect your scrap car quickly!
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Best Prices Paid
- Great prices paid for scrap, salvage, damaged, faulty or unwanted cars
- Get an instant quote, and we'll arrange free nationwide collection at your convenience.
- Scrap car quotes guaranteed once accepted
- Scrap car collection booked within 4 hours
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Licensed & Trusted
- Peace of mind guaranteed - we only work with licensed Authorised Treatment Facilities
- A Certificate of Destruction is issued for every scrapped vehicle
- Motorwise is Environment Agency licensed and inspected
- Thousands of 5 star reviews!
WE MAKE THE SCRAP CAR PROCESS EASY!
At Motorwise, we simplify scrapping your car with our nationwide scrap and salvage car collection services. Just enter your registration to receive an instant online quote from the nearest facility, ensuring a hassle-free process. Here's why Motorwise should be your choice for car scrapping: our process is transparent, offering fair and competitive pricing immediately. Once you accept our offer, we handle everything from timely collection at your convenience to responsible car disposal, all while ensuring you receive top-notch customer support every step of the way.
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Instant Online Quote
Our instant online quote service offers you a real-time valuation for your scrap car. Our Advanced Pricing Technology means we can easily and instantly provide scrap car values, based on current trade prices. Once you've received your quote, simply confirm and schedule the hassle-free collection of your scrap car. The approved scrap or salvage buyer will call you within 4 business hours to book the collection and scrap your car!
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Specialist Salvage Buyer
When your car is too good to scrap but too costly to repair, Motorwise is the go-to scrap & salvage Company. We exclusively represent one of the U.K.'s largest car salvage buyers who offer top prices for your problem car, offering the best salvage car value available. For your peace of mind, instant online quotes are confirmed by phone before arranging collection of your scrap car.
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Trusted Recyclers
We only work with Authorised Treatment Facilities (ATFs) licensed by either, the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales or the Scottish Environment Protection Agency. By entrusting to dispose of your scrap car through our service, you can be confident that it is disposed of in a legal and environmentally compliant way, with all required paperwork dealt with efficiently.
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Best Prices Paid
We work with some of the U.K.'s largest and most professional scrap car recycling centres. We also work with specialist salvage car buyers. Our Advanced Pricing Technology means we can easily and instantly value your car based on current trade values. This ensures we offer a fair and competitive price for your scrap, damaged, faulty or unwanted car.
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Scrap Car Collection
All our recycling centres offer FREE scrap car collection. Providing your car is accessible and has 4 wheels and tyres, collection of your scrap, damaged, faulty or unwanted car or van will be possible. Once you accept the online quote, you'll receive a call from the scrap car or salvage car buyer within 4 business hours to make convenient collection arrangements with you. Scrapping your car has never been easier!
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Peace of Mind
We understand that for most people, scrapping a car is a once in a lifetime task. We are committed to giving customers the help and support to access legal scrap car operators. We are one of the U.K.'s largest car scrap services and process 10's of thousands of scrap car and salvage car sales per year. Check out our testimonials, Facebook or Twitter for customer reviews.
Working with licensed and trusted vehicle recycling partners:
OUR MISSION
Our business was built with a simple mission - to provide consumers with a friendly, trusted and legally compliant service to scrap your car.
Motorwise is licensed and approved by the Environment Agency and has fast become one of the UK’s largest national scrap‑car and salvage disposal services, handling tens of thousands of vehicles each year. With an Excellent rating on Trustpilot and thousands of five‑star reviews, you can trust Motorwise to give you a fair quote and a hassle‑free experience when you scrap your car.
As a business, serving our customers is at the heart of everything we do and we understand what's important to them:
- Easy to use instant scrap quote service
- Best Price Paid
- Responsible scrap car disposal
- Friendly help and support
- Nationwide Coverage, Locations Near You, Great Reviews!
POPULAR QUESTIONS
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How do I get an instant quotation to scrap my car?
Get an instant quote for scrapping or salvaging your car—just enter your reg and postcode for a fast valuation.
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What happens after I have accepted a quotation to scrap my car?
Once you've accepted the instant online quote, you will be sent an e-mail confirming the quote. Within 4 business hours of accepting the quote you will be contacted by the appointed recycling centre or salvage buyer to confirm your details and payment method and arrange a suitable date and time for collection of your car.
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Do you charge for scrap vehicle collection?
No, all Motorwise quotations include free scrap car collection from the postcode used to generate your quote.
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How fast can you scrap my car?
The recycling centre will call you within 4 business hours to discuss a convenient date to collect your car. Most collections are arranged within two working days. Please ensure you remove all personal belongings and any waste from the vehicle before it is collected or dropped off at the centre.
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How and when will I be paid for my scrap car?
Under The Scrap Metal Dealer's Act 2013, cash payments for scrap cars are not permitted. The only permitted forms of payment are non-negotiable cheque or bank transfer. The recycling centre's payment offerings will be shown when you accept the quote online. You can supply your bank details online safely. Our website is secure - look out for a small padlock symbol in the address bar and note that our web address begins with https:// (the s stands for 'secure'). If you do not wish to supply your bank details online, you can provide your details to the recycling centre when they call you to book the collection
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Do I need to contact DVLA when I sell or scrap my car?
Yes, it is your legal responsibility to inform DVLA that you are no longer the owner/keeper of the vehicle. The recycling centre will complete their details on Section 9 of the V5C and hand this back to you. This should be immediately posted to DVLA. Alternatively you can notify DVLA online by visiting DVLA website. If you do not have a V5C, you should send a letter to DVLA to inform them of the transfer of ownership as soon as the vehicle has been handed over to the recycling centre. You are transferring the ownership to the recycling centre and it is their business details that should be supplied to DVLA. You are NOT transferring the vehicle to Motorwise.
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Which car brands do you scrap?
We scrap all car (and van) brands including Ford, VW, Vauxhall, Fiat, Renault, BMW, Audi, Peugeot and more! At Motorwise we will recover and scrap any brand of car or van, simply enter your registration for an instant quotation!
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Can I scrap my car near me?
We offer nationwide collection so it is likely we have a scrap car and van collection service near you. To find out, just enter your registration and post code at the top of this page and we'll let you know where location nearest to you is located!
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Do you scrap or salvage cars?
Yes. We offer both scrap and salvage, and we will always quote the option that gives you the best price. When you enter your reg and postcode, our system checks licensed scrap recyclers and trusted salvage buyers. If your vehicle is worth more as a repairable or for parts, you will see a higher salvage valuation. If it is end of life, we will give you a competitive scrap price.
Either way, collection is free, payment is by bank transfer, and the paperwork is handled correctly. Scrap vehicles are processed at an Authorised Treatment Facility with a Certificate of Destruction and DVLA notification. If you are searching for scrap my car but think it may be repairable, get a quote and we will show you the best scrap or salvage offer available. -
Can I scrap my car without a V5C logbook?
Yes, you can scrap your car without the V5C. We will still quote and collect, but you will need proof of identity and proof of address, plus anything you do have for the vehicle such as keys or a photo of the VIN. The Authorised Treatment Facility will record the vehicle details and issue a Certificate of Destruction after processing. We will also guide you on notifying DVLA, or you can complete a V62 to request a replacement logbook if you prefer. If you are searching scrap my car but do not have the V5C, get a quote and we will handle the process correctly and legally.