Scrap my car in Cheltenham
Get competing live bids from licensed scrapyards and ATFs in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Enter your reg plate, watch the auction, and accept the best offer. Free for sellers.
How scrapping a car works in Cheltenham
If you're in Cheltenham and need to scrap a car, ScrapBid connects you with licensed scrapyards and Authorised Treatment Facilities (ATFs) in the Gloucestershire area.Cheltenham shares the Gloucestershire ATF network with Gloucester, on the M5 corridor.
Instead of calling around for quotes, you post your vehicle once and let dealers compete with live bids. The GL postcode area is covered by our network of vetted dealers.
What you need to scrap a car in Cheltenham
- 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 Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham
Our dealers cover Cheltenham and the surrounding Gloucestershire area, including:
- Gloucester
- Tewkesbury
- Cirencester
- Stroud
- Winchcombe
We also have dedicated pages for: Gloucester
Why use ScrapBid in Cheltenham?
- 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 Cheltenham — the dealer comes to you
- Bank transfer payment — SMDA 2013 compliant, no cash
Frequently asked questions — scrapping a car in Cheltenham
How do I scrap my car in Cheltenham?
Enter your registration plate on this page, fill in the condition details and photos, then watch live bids from licensed scrapyards in the Gloucestershire area. Accept the best bid and the dealer collects your vehicle from Cheltenham.
Is scrapping a car free in Cheltenham?
Yes, ScrapBid is completely free for sellers. You don't pay anything — dealers pay you for your scrap vehicle. The winning dealer collects from Cheltenham at no cost to you.
How long does car collection take in Cheltenham?
Once you accept a bid, the winning dealer contacts you within 24 hours to arrange collection from Cheltenham. Most collections happen within 1-3 days.
Do I get a Certificate of Destruction in Cheltenham?
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.