Scrap my car in Aberdeen
Get competing live bids from licensed scrapyards and ATFs in Aberdeen, Grampian. Enter your reg plate, watch the auction, and accept the best offer. Free for sellers.
How scrapping a car works in Aberdeen
If you're in Aberdeen and need to scrap a car, ScrapBid connects you with licensed scrapyards and Authorised Treatment Facilities (ATFs) in the Grampian area.Aberdeen serves the North East of Scotland with scrapyards along the A90 corridor.
Instead of calling around for quotes, you post your vehicle once and let dealers compete with live bids. The AB postcode area is covered by our network of vetted dealers.
What you need to scrap a car in Aberdeen
- Your vehicle registration plate
- Condition details (runner or non-runner, MOT status, mileage, damage)
- Up to 6 photos of the vehicle
- Your address in or near Aberdeen for collection
Payment is by bank transfer from the winning dealer — cash payment for scrap metal is illegal under the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013.
Areas we cover near Aberdeen
Our dealers cover Aberdeen and the surrounding Grampian area, including:
- Peterhead
- Fraserburgh
- Inverurie
- Stonehaven
- Ellon
Why use ScrapBid in Aberdeen?
- Live bidding — dealers compete in real-time, driving up the price
- Licensed dealers only — every dealer is a vetted ATF with a waste carrier licence
- Free for sellers — no fees, no hidden charges
- Certificate of Destruction — issued automatically, DVLA notified
- Collection from Aberdeen — the dealer comes to you
- Bank transfer payment — SMDA 2013 compliant, no cash
Frequently asked questions — scrapping a car in Aberdeen
How do I scrap my car in Aberdeen?
Enter your registration plate on this page, fill in the condition details and photos, then watch live bids from licensed scrapyards in the Grampian area. Accept the best bid and the dealer collects your vehicle from Aberdeen.
Is scrapping a car free in Aberdeen?
Yes, ScrapBid is completely free for sellers. You don't pay anything — dealers pay you for your scrap vehicle. The winning dealer collects from Aberdeen at no cost to you.
How long does car collection take in Aberdeen?
Once you accept a bid, the winning dealer contacts you within 24 hours to arrange collection from Aberdeen. Most collections happen within 1-3 days.
Do I get a Certificate of Destruction in Aberdeen?
Yes. The winning dealer is a licensed ATF and will issue a Certificate of Destruction once your vehicle is processed. This permanently closes the DVLA vehicle record.