Most Common Scrap Car Questions

Let's Answer Your Most Common Scrap Car Questions. 

Here at Car Buying Solutions, we're passionate about the scrap car industry, so we've put together this blog post to help you get the answers you need before scrapping your old car. 

You could call us a fossil of the scrap car collection industry. We've seen it all and been asked all sorts of questions, but here are the most common. 

Can You Remove My Car Today? 

Can I Scrap My Car Without A V5? 

Can I Scrap My Car With Finance? 

Are You A Scrap Car Comparison Service?

How Soon Can You Collect My Car? 

How Much Is My Scrap Car Worth? 

What Do I Need To Scrap My Car? 

Can You Match My Scrap Car Quote? 

Can You Pay Me Cash For My Scrap Car? 

Will I Get A Scrap Car Collection Receipt? 

Can You Remove My Car Today? 

Can you remove my car today? It is one of our most commonly asked questions. Depending on your area, we can offer same-day scrap car collection, depending on how busy we are. We work around our customer's schedules as best we can, so our day gets booked up with hourly time slots reasonably quickly. If we have an availability of drivers, if we can't collect your car on the same day, we can usually collect it the following day. 

Can I Scrap My Car Without A V5? 

Yes, you can. A V5C document being lost doesn't stop you from being able to scrap your car. Instead of sending your V5C to DVLA, you will need to send them a letter giving the DVLA the details on your collection receipt. We issue CODs (Certificate Of Destruction) on all vehicles bought for scrap, which will de-register the car, but you still need to let DVLA know that you are no longer the previous registered keeper. 

Can I Scrap My Car With Finance? 

Legally you cannot scrap a car with finance because it still belongs to the finance company. If a vehicle is bought for scrap, then the chances of an HPI check being done are low, but although you've sold the car for scrap, you would still be liable for the outstanding debt, so you would be better off handing the vehicle back to the finance company.

Are You A Scrap Car Comparison Service? 

Car Buying Solutions is an independent scrap car collection company that works with some of Hampshire's largest scrap processing companies. We aren't a scrap car comparison service. We work with other scrap car buyers to give you the best price, even if that means we don't buy it!

How Soon Can You Collect My Car? 

We aim to collect your scrap car within 48 hours. Due to the nature of our business, we go through busy and quiet times, so if you're in a hurry to scrap your car, call us first on 03301 229829.

How Much Is My Scrap Car Worth? 

Because scrap car prices fluctuate constantly, we can't give you a price without your vehicle registration number. You can get an instant scrap car quote here with Car Buying Solutions.

What Do I Need To Scrap My Car? 

To scrap a vehicle, you need your I.D, a recent utility bill and your bank account details for payment. If you don't have a bank account, we can pay the money into a friend or family member's bank account. 

Can You Match My Scrap Car Quote? 

Here at Car Buying Solutions, we try to keep our prices as competitive as possible depending on the scrap metal prices in our area. If you've received a higher quote, please send it to us, and we will pass it over to our price match team, who will match the price if possible. We may ask further questions about the vehicle to see if we can pass it over to our retail team, who will pay you the trade-in price instead of the scrap car price. 

Can You Pay Me Cash For My Scrap Car? 

The 2013 scrap metal dealers act banned scrap dealers from paying cash for scrap cars. If you don't have a bank account, you can have the money put into a friend or family member's bank account. Sadly if it's cash you need for your scrap car, we could not help you. This is due to strict licensing rules.

Will I Get A Scrap Car Collection Receipt? 

Yes, we provide all of our customers with a collection receipt. Once your car's taken back to our ATF, we de-register it with the DVLA. We cannot issue a Certificate Of Destruction while the vehicle is still on the road.

We hope this blog post will answer any questions you might have regarding the scrap car collection service we offer. 

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