What to expect on arrival

Preparation

Please make a note of your reference number which begins 'CC'; this was shown at the end of the quotation process and will also be shown on your confirmation email. You will need this reference number when you deliver your scrap car.

You should take any documents you have for the scrap car with you such as the registration document (V5C/logbook), MOT certificate, handbook and any service history as well as any keys. Please also remove any personal belongings and any rubbish. You will need to remove the tax disc if you wish to claim back any remaining road fund license.

On Arrival

When you arrive at the Cartakeback recycling centre you should park your scrap car safely in the designated area and make sure that you have removed all of your personal belongings, before reporting to the main reception. You should then hand over your printed confirmation containing your reference number, in order to guarantee your quote.

Vehicle Assessment

Your car will be assessed to confirm that it meets the terms of the quotation; in particular whether it is complete and free from waste. If these terms are not met the price may need to be adjusted. You will have the chance to accept or reject any new quotation before you hand over your scrap car.

Payment

Once your scrap car has been assessed, the Cartakeback recycling centre will organise any payment owed to you in the form of cash or cheque.

Certificate of Destruction

You will then be issued with a DVLA Certificate of Destruction while you wait, or if you’re in a rush it can be sent out to you either via e-mail or post. Read more about the importance of the DVLA Certificate of Destruction.

Recycling your Scrap Car

You can rest assured that once we have accepted your scrap car, it will be recycled in line with EU regulations. All of our recycling centres are licensed by the environmental agencies so you won't find any of your old tyres dumped in ditches or toxic oil tipped down the drain. Read more about the recycling process.