We Offer Some of the Best Scrap Car Prices in the UK
At Assington Autos, we scrap all vehicles, regardless of their condition. Whether your car has been entirely written off or has a damaged exhaust system, we offer some of the highest prices in the UK for scrap cars.
No car lasts forever. A day will come when you need to think about scrapping your vehicle; maybe it is too old to drive, or the cost of fixing it is too high.
Calculating the Value of Your Vehicle
Assington Autos uses a vehicle database to accurately price scrap cars. The database looks up and considers several elements
- Weight of vehicle
- Make & model of vehicle
- Pick up or delivery
When you decide it is time to scrap your car, the following guide will ensure you get the best price:
Choose the Right Time
You might be reluctant to sell your scrap car for several reasons; maybe you plan on restoring it in the future when you have more money and time, or perhaps it still has a few miles left, and you’re willing to risk its unreliability.
Regardless of the circumstance, putting off scrapping your unused car will devalue it. A car’s most valuable parts are the components that degenerate the quickest. These elements can rust or break over time, making them no longer reusable and reducing their worth to the scrap service.
Leave Your Car in One Piece
Car parts are the most valuable part of your vehicle. The more you take out of the car, the lower the price will be. Reusable components such as engines, tyres, alternators, and water pumps can be removed, repaired and re-sold. So to get the best price for your scrap vehicle, avoid removing any of its parts and when discussing your vehicle’s value with a scrap car service, ensure to clarify how intact it is.
Get Money Back on Your Tax and Insurance
To ensure you receive the best possible value for your old car, ensure that you take care of the paperwork. Call up your insurance company, and contact the DVLA to find out whether you can get unused tax and insurance payments refunded.
If you have an unwanted or damaged vehicle, fill out the form on this page, or call us on 01787 210 519 to receive an immediate quote today. If you choose to accept our valuation, we will discuss a convenient time to collect your vehicle.
How it Works
How We Calculate Your Scrap Car Price PRICE
WE OFFER SOME OF THE BEST PRICES FOR SCRAP CARS
Scrap car prices are quoted using a vehicle database lookup and take into account a number of elements to enable us to accurately price your scrap car and offer a great price.
Why Don’t I Get Cash in My Hand for My Scrapped Car?
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We would love to give you cash for your scrap car or van but it is illegal. Any so called “scrap dealer” offering you cash is not genuine so be aware. Due to the Government ban on paying for scrap with cash, we usually wire the money to your bank account when we come to collect your scrap car. We have now also joined Bread4Scrap scheme which allows us to pay you for your scrap with a prepaid mastercard.
Recent Google Reviews
Assington Autos picked up my Audi estate and gave me a great price for it, Lou in the office was super helpful and informed me of the process and the driver who came to collect it was really quick and professionalMany thanks john
John Tatum
14:59 16 Nov 23
Fantastic service from start to finish. Driver was super helpful and polite. Made sure all paper work was filled correctly. Payment was in account the next morning. Would defo recommend.
Michelle Hutchins
08:27 02 Nov 23
I have given 5 stars as I can't fault their service, booked my car into be collected for scrap,was offered alot better price than i expected,everyone I spoke to was polite friendly and helpful, car was collected early in morning by a friendly guy and I received payment into my bank account today , completely stress free way of scraping a non runner.Highly recommended.
Paul Grimwood
12:51 13 Oct 23
Wanted my focus collected and was given a good price by Assington Autos and Lou in the office who organised the collection and Andy the lorry driver who collected the focus were brilliant, gave them photos of how the car was parked and it was not a problem for them, collected on time stated and money was in my account within 24 hours, brilliant service, highly recommend!
Mark Howell
09:11 13 Aug 23
Needed my car to be collected and disposed of, Assington Autos were the recommended choice, from start to collection the service has been fantastic, great communication from both office and collection driver, arrived nice and early and great banter too, very professional I would thoroughly recommend this company, who also gave a great price for my vehicle.Many thanks guys
Dave Shelley
13:06 23 Jun 23
Excellent service from start to finish. Professional, polite, very quick service. My vehicle picked up on time. Transporter driver gave very good advice ref DVLA. Lady in the office most helpful & everything went to plan. Cash in my account in 24 hours. I recommend you use this company. Thank you to all at Assington Autos. Nigel.
Nigel Brookbanks
11:02 25 Apr 23
Three cars collected (one of which had not moved for 12 years) in one swoop. Excellent service both from the office/admin and the lorry pick up. Really pleased to have this service and have it done so effortlessly… got a better price for the cars than quoted elsewhere too.A great team who kept me informed via WhatsApp at every stage - pick up arrangements, banking details, collection completed etc.Well done Assington Autos!
Phil K
10:33 18 Apr 23
Used them to scrap a car and the lady on the phone was really helpful and explained everything to me. Competitive price and arranged collection promptly. Got paid the next morning after collection. Really happy with the service. Many Thanks for making the process easy.
c chang
20:11 23 Mar 23
Got my car picked up today - was stationary for ages and seemed like it wasn’t going to even start. The two guys that came to collect it were really experienced and so helpful, managed to load it up in no time. I honestly thought getting rid of it would now be so much hassle, they definitely proved me wrong! Great service, highly recommended!Also, the receptionist lady I spoke to was so helpful (and most likely advice saved me a £1000 fine).
Nat
10:00 17 Jan 23
Assington autos collected my car through scrap car comparison. I phoned them to arrange collection the lady explained to me the process and took my bank details for payment into my account. I sent a copy of ID. The driver telephoned me on the day of collection to say he was going to be 20 minutes. He turned up filled in the log book and took the car. Payment was in my account by that evening. It was a nice and easy process and staff were helpful.
Katie
20:27 06 Dec 22
Very friendly and professional service - highly recommend.I was a little worried about the whole process, as I haven't done this before, but the customer service lady was so helpful & guided me through everything I needed to know.Communication was excellent and very reassuring.The guy who collected was also friendly and told me exactly what I needed to do next. Money cleared exactly as promised - I needn't have worried at all :) wish I had more cars to scrap!
Sarah H
18:10 23 Nov 22
Great company, was offered a quote on a compare site for my car and then Assington called me the next day to arrange a pick up for it. They sorted a day out for me when I was available and then man who collected my car was great and did everything he needed to do. To top it off I was paid the same day with the full amount I was quoted for. Definitely recommend using this company for scrapping your car
Eathan Morris
17:55 28 Sep 22
We have scrapped three cars in two years (don't ask - blame the kids!) and Assington are by far the best of the three companies. Both other firms gave a price but tried to argue it down when they arrived, hoping that we would just accept the odd £50 less as they were at our door and ready to load. Assington didn't do that. They also told us when they would come, when we would be paid, confirmed they had received the car back at their yard and then sent a text to confirm payment had been sent. Perfect service - shame we have no more cars to scrap!
Steve Woolmington
17:44 21 Sep 22
Would recommend this company to anyone, very helpful and professional. Car collected promptly and very fair payment made very quickly. IMPRESSED!!
Doug Cunningham
22:15 06 Sep 22
Very helpful with good advice. Fair and honest people in the Office and the driver that came to collect the car. Would highly recommend
Linda Lawrence
16:51 01 Sep 22
Brilliant pain free service !Was at work on the day they collected my car but all arrangements were made the day prior ,money quoted at sign up went into my account the next day.Highly recommend and many thanks Assington Autos.
Colin Grayson
03:39 25 Aug 22
Fantastic communication, best scrap price found, friendly informative collection driver, next day collection and same day payment.I really cannot fault this company, they provided a 5* service and I highly recommend!
Kerry challis
09:58 16 Aug 22
Excellent service everything explained over the phone by Tara clearly & simply..vehicle collected when said by helpful & cheerful fella..both a credit to the business definitely recommend 100%..
Darren Baker
19:57 05 Aug 22
We sold our car to Assington Autos for breaking/scrap. Their communication was absolutely brilliant, everything was completely transparent and well explained. They also offered us the highest price for scrap, when compared to others. The collection was booked and carried out in a really good time frame, and I would recommend them for this service. Big shout out to Tara, who I spoke with to make the arrangements and who handled the admin side, you’re doing a great job and you’re a credit to Assington Autos.
Elle Page
13:15 09 Jun 22
Found Assington Autos via scrapcarcomparison. Super efficient and friendly service from Tara. They were up front about costs and expectations - even gave me some friendly advice! Pickup was also great, friendly driver who wasn't put out by me missing his phonecall several times. Received the money as promised in good time. 10/10
Scott B
17:55 08 Jun 22
Really wonderful experience. Staff were friendly, helpful and communicative. They all went the extra mile to help me out with a few things I was struggling with. Can’t recommend highly enough
Isabella Shallcross
10:35 13 May 22
As other reviewers have said, professional service from start to finish. Excellent communication all the way which is paramount when dealing with customers. Thank You.
ponyboy curtis
08:08 07 May 22
From start to finish, Assington Autos provide a friendly and professional service during the scrapping of my car. A fair price, no trying to haggle you down. Great communication at every step of the way. Efficient collection and immediate payment. I was anxious about how the process would work, but needn’t have been. Fully recommended.
Clare Badham
12:55 23 Apr 22
Just had to scrap my car, best price was from Assington Autos and best service too. Car was collected on a day most convenient for me, driver was really friendly and called 20 mins before arriving and payment was made within 24 hours. Would recommend
Harry Gillham
09:22 15 Apr 22
Alan and team were absolutely fantastic, friendly and really know their stuff where others had failed in getting my husbands car scrapped - gave advice and support to ensure car could smoothly be collected and paid accordingly.Definitely recommend 10/10! Highly recommend and would use again.
Jalil beatz
21:22 12 Apr 22
2nd time I've delt with Assingtons, very pleased with a brilliant service, payment received same day AAA+ Highly recommended.
Mark Baker
17:16 06 Apr 22
Their service was excellent scrapping our car. The car collector was very professional and polite. Their support kept us informed all the way via whats app. Received payment the next working day. We would not hesitate using this service again.
Marvelous Light Services
11:48 17 Feb 22
Fantastic place kept me updated even brought the collection day forward (good for me) phoned when they were ten minutes away picked my car up no problem then payed me the same day at the price agreed when back at the office and the paperwork checked very reliable and professional
Andy Gardener
19:43 06 Feb 22
I would just like to say a big thank you to Assington autos as they took my ford focus away to scrap. They offer a very professional service and gave an excellent price. They collected on time I would highly recommend.
Michael Wilson
12:50 22 Jan 22
Can't rate them highly enough. Contacted them one day. The person I spoke to on the phone explained the the collection & payment procedure thoroughly. They were very concise & pleasant. Car collected following morning by Martin who was extremely helpful & courteous. My payment was in my bank account that same afternoon. Fabulous service & one happy customer.
Penny Lewis
16:55 21 Jan 22
Used this service and was very happy at how simple it all came together.Tara led me through the process which happened as explained😀 very friendly and knowledgeable thanks for that.I had rocket Roy to collect my van and he was pleasant helpful and got to say Roy you’re the man he knows his truck inside out and he can drive itMany thanks Assington autos who I Highley recommend if you need a car scrapped .Kevin ward
Kevin Ward
11:49 06 Jan 22
Fast and efficient collection and paid into bank as said they would very happy with services
Nathan Cates
19:14 15 Dec 21
Very happy with the arrangement made with Assington to scrap my car. Very good information, communication and telephone advice from Alan. Speed in the management, agreement on the day of collection of the car, bank transfer the same day. I would deal with these people again. I recommend them 100%. (Pablo Marzotta)
Genaro Marzotta
21:54 23 Nov 21
Paid in full end of business day like promised. Driver was alright good mannered, kept me updated. I would say they could be bit more responsive with telephone calls however it isn't a critic. Overall happy with the service
Pedro Carreira
17:30 08 Nov 21
Quoted me a great price and made collection easy as possible, despite my car being in a height restricted car park, really pleased. The lady on the phone whose name escapes me was so friendly and helpful getting it booked in. Would be my first choice if I needed to scrap a car again
Ashleigh Muir
06:44 27 Oct 21
Very professional, efficient and friendly service. Used Assington Autos to collect and dispose of unwanted vehicle. Would highly recommend their services.
Shirley Berry
07:47 24 Sep 21
Car collected within hours same day, quoted price paid into account that evening.excellent service.
Michael Matthews
21:56 25 Aug 21
Excellent service. Very helpful and well organised. Car taken quickly and on time. Funds received within hours. Thank you.
S B
17:07 16 Aug 21
Quite exceptional service. The driver turned up early and was met by what appeared an insurmountable problem to collect the car. He went above and beyond what was expected to ensure the car was recovered. Amazing service from an amazing business. Grateful thanks.
Whole World Traveller
07:19 15 Jul 21
Definitely a 5 stars service.Professional and friendly staff.Our car was picked up very quickly and the payment was in my account in just 2 hours.We received a really good offer for a scrap car.No hidden fees.Thank you Assington Autos
cleaning properly
16:28 02 Jul 21
Quick collection, fair prices paid, great service. Highly recommend.
Richard Edwards
18:42 16 Jun 21
Very friendly service. Fast collection, definitely recommend. Car was picked up next day which is brilliant! All in all a great company!
Abbie Ratcliffe
09:33 11 Jun 21
Best company in UK!Free and quick collection.Best prices.I will recommend to other people's.Thanks a lot.
Kashmars K.J
20:21 11 May 21
Everything was organised quickly and I've got a good price for my car, more than expected. The driver Kevin who picked my car was very professional and it all was done in matter of minutes. Money were in my account within few hours. Overall experience is 6 out of 5! Well done
Gitana Fisher
20:46 23 Mar 21
Contacted them via a third party and couldn't be happier! Best quote I'd received for my much loved car, the woman on the phone was phenomenally helpful with advising me on what to do next etc. They picked up my car this morning (having called them Saturday). Would recommend any time couldn't fault them one bit.
Chris Barker
12:51 15 Feb 21
first class service, makes a refreshing change in this day and age, professionally, friendly and honest run company. I dealt with someone call John in spares, delivery was quick, well package and it was a fragile big item. will recommend to others
Rags Nags
11:52 04 Feb 21
What a pain free experience!Was really reluctant to get rid of the car despite knowing it would never go on the road again. When I originally got the quote online I was stunned at how much I was going to get and waited for the callback to be knocked down in price. I wasn’t!Got the call at 8.05am on the day we’d agreed, telling me they’d be there between 15 and 20 minutes and they were spot on.When the driver turned up, the car wouldn’t start so I thought, great how’s this going to work? But of course, there was a battery charger in the cab of the lorry! The driver was COVID safe, really friendly and funny but at the same time, very professional. The office staff were of the same standard. The money went in as promised on the same day.Would highly recommend them.
Andrea Carr
02:33 23 Jan 21
Three cars collected at once today... really efficient from start to finish... very happy customer and would definitely use again.
mr s
18:49 15 Jan 21
Feels like a shame scrapping a car but doing it through Assington Autos made the entire process pleasant and easy. Within 20 hours after first contact, the car was collected and money in my bank. If I know anyone scrapping a car will send them their way!
Al Canham
10:17 15 Jan 21
Absolute 5 star service. Charlotte was incredibly helpful and a pleasure to speak with. The pick up was contact free and the driver wore a mask and took no time at all. Prompt payment. Am happy to recommend to anyone needing this service.
EM GARLICK
09:26 14 Jan 21
From first contact i had nothing but great service and help! Was offered a great price! And pick up of my car was quick and easy! Highly recommended!!
George Hall
20:59 06 Jan 21
I would highly recommend Assington Autos. Very helpful on the phone. They turned up this morning to take my car away payment was very prompt straight into my account. Thank you
Pugmummy Barclay
20:38 19 Nov 20
Thank you so much for coming out to remove our 60 year old Bedford van. It was a challenging removal which you made look easy. You gave a very prompt service despite being terribly busy, and the team were very pleasant, helpful and professional. We really appreciate all the extra effort you put in to be able to carry on out this removal for us.
Anne Taylor
22:23 14 Nov 20
Thank you so much for coming out to remove our 60 year old Bedford van. It was a challenging removal which you made look easy. You gave a very prompt service despite being terribly busy, and the team were very pleasant, helpful and professional. We really appreciate all the extra effort you put in to be able to carry on out this removal for us.
Anne Taylor
21:44 10 Nov 20
Thank you so much for coming out to remove our 60 year old Bedford van. It was a challenging removal which you made look easy. You gave a very prompt service despite being terribly busy, and the team were very pleasant, helpful and professional. We really appreciate all the extra effort you put in to be able to carry on out this removal for us.
Anne Taylor
15:30 07 Nov 20
I always give them a call for original parts at very reasonable prices. They have a large stock and a friendly team to help. I've visited this yard for over 30 years, and never has it been so vibrant.The hard work the new management have put in leaves this recycling ♻️ centre number one in the south east 👍.Kind regardsBilly
Billy Garratt
13:27 06 Nov 20
Highly recommend Excellent communication. Polite and courteous driver on collection. Swift collection and payment Thank you
Jenny Cooper-Radley
15:57 09 Oct 20
Great service, Charlotte talked me through what was going to happen, the driver phoned when he was on his way, took care of the V5 for me and I was paid by the end of the day. Would recommend but HOPE I never need them again. Thanks guys 👍
Paul Tandy
10:56 26 Sep 20
Excellent service from beginning to end. Car was picked up promptly with a 20 minute beforehand phone call to let me know he was en route. Charlotte was also great at sorting a pick up time and place beforehand. Payment was made the next day. Very happy with the service and would happily recommend and equally use again myself If I was ever scrapping again. A* thank you :)
Sarah Coyle
12:23 19 Sep 20
I got way more for my car than I thought and the collector was friendly. If I ever need to scrap a car again, I'll use these guys
A Google User
21:06 14 Sep 20
Contacted them to arrange car collection. Good price nice people. Great service. Really effortless process. Highly recommended.
cheryl yates
12:50 14 Sep 20
Very pleased with offer for my car and helpful people , all went great from picking car up and prompt payment will be recomending them , 5 star 😊
Colette Shenton
14:15 08 Sep 20
Great service! Got more than I was expecting to get for my car. Getting a quote and sorting out a collection time was swift and effortless. The collection itself was even more so! Friendly staff on the phone and in person. They were also happy and able to offer guidance for my situation too. Payment was made on the same day as collection. If you want a good price and no faffing around. Assington Autos is a good place to go to. Thank you! :)
Willum Culley
19:51 25 Aug 20
I needed to scrap by car quickly and Assington Autos gave me the best price. It was first experience scraping a car, and Tara was so helpful. The man who picked my car up gave us a call when he was closer. It was picked up with no problems, and I received the money the day. I was very impressed, and would use them again and recommend to anyone.
Jodie Stewart
19:32 12 Aug 20
Fantastic service. Picked up the car with no hassle. Brilliant service from Tara who kept me informed throughout. Hassle free and very friendly service. Can recommend.
Keith G
16:12 30 Jul 20
5 star service from the beggining.Was offered more than anywhere else and the service was efficient and really friendly. I thought it was too good to be true but the moneys in my account the same day. Thanks guys will highly recommend
Michelle Geal
18:01 22 Jun 20
Very professional, friendly and helpful, making it all very easy and really quick. Highly recommended.
Michael Munn
14:01 20 Jun 20
Fast friendly service. Beat local prices by a mile. Car was collected quickly and payment was made the same day.I hope I do not have to use them again, but if needed I will do.
Simon. Rose
16:39 10 Jun 20
Excellent service, very impressive. Telephoned regarding my vehicle, Assingtons told me the price and when they would collect. Received a call twenty minutes prior to pick-up from the driver on said day. Couldn't be more simple.All employees really helpful, including the driver. Money transferred to account the same day. Pleasure to deal with. Recommended.
Mark Moon
14:30 08 Jun 20
Decent price offered, friendly and efficient handling and collection. Could not fault at all. Excellent.
Iain Maitland
08:18 04 Jun 20
Very impressed with Assington Autos. Had to scrap my Ford Focus and they actually offered what I thought was a reasonable amount of money for the car via their online quote system.Phoned the office to arrange pickup and this was sorted out quickly and efficiently.Vehicle was also collected at the planned date/time which was also preceded by a phone call 30 minutes prior to collection.Highly recommendedPaul
Paul Chamberlain
13:02 29 Mar 20
What a fantastic service! Not only did they beat local prices but the car was collected and handed over really quickly. Couldn't ask for a better service.
Matt Cooke
00:31 17 Mar 20
From the phone call I received to sort out collection of my car to the money in the Bank it was excellent service. The Driver who collected my car was very friendly and helpful. I got the full money I had been quoted and it was in my account the next day. Most impressed and would be happy to recommend them.
Sonia Woodford
20:17 15 Feb 20
I arranged to have my car scrapped on Saturday. Booked it in for Wednesday at a garage that I couldn’t get to but my car was stuck at. Car was collected Wednesday without issue and payment was made immediately and then info was given on what to do to sort out tax etc. Highly recommended.
Daniel Brown
14:24 17 Jan 20
For my first time scrapping a car this company couldn't have been more helpful and they paid me on the day it was collected.Very satisfied x
Lynne Whiteside
19:54 10 Jan 20
Very Friendly and genuine people great to deal with!Highly recommended!!Peter Spearman
Peter Spearman
11:57 07 Jan 20
Great service received. Phoned yesterday to arrange collection for scrap. Collected the next day, very helpful and friendly service. Excellent communication. Thank you
Melanie Harris
18:33 21 Nov 19
I'm very happy with the service I received. Tara in the office was helpful on phone & Charlotte's email was clear on information that DVLA would require. I even didn't have to stay in & left my car key in an arranged place so car could be picked up while I was at work. I feel that they gave me a good price for my car & paid the price quoted in the text that was sent. Money was paid direct to my bank account. My experience has been a good one and I would use this company again & recommend.
Michelle W
23:39 15 Nov 19
Was a bit nervous to start with as found the company through a scrap comparison site. However they were professional, very quick and everyone I spoke to was so polite. Highly recommend them.
Carla glover
20:30 27 Jul 19
Fantastic service - Charlotte explained everything and kept me informed throughout the process.Arranged collection, collected car at agreed time and paid agreed price straight away.Would highly recommend :-)
Lucinda Sharp
21:14 10 Jul 19
May I say Assington Motors did exactly what it says on the tin, Booked a collection time, rang me when they were on their way handled the paperwork easily and professionally. The Transporter drivers were so helpful too. First class service and to top it all off they paid the very best price as well. Make sure you give them a call.. Thank you so much.
Stephen Johnston
10:19 11 May 19
May I say Assington Motors did exactly what it says on the tin, Booked a collection time, rang me when they were on their way handled the paperwork easily and professionally. The Transporter drivers were so helpful too. First class service and to top it all off they paid the very best price as well. Make sure you give them a call.. Thank you so much.
Stephen Johnston
10:19 11 May 19
Hey, I just wanted to say how great the service is at assington autos, specially the driver Sam that picked up my car and helped me out with one of my other cars too.. I highly recommend them... Good job keep it up
Haydar Ali
14:02 09 May 19
Fantastic service. Quick, efficient, friendly and they did exactly what they said. Highly recommended.
Tim Partington
16:59 01 May 19