Scrap my car in Edinburgh
Get competing live bids from licensed scrapyards and ATFs in Edinburgh, Lothian. Enter your reg plate, watch the auction, and accept the best offer. Free for sellers.
How scrapping a car works in Edinburgh
If you're in Edinburgh and need to scrap a car, ScrapBid connects you with licensed scrapyards and Authorised Treatment Facilities (ATFs) in the Lothian area.Edinburgh serves the Lothians and Fife, with scrapyards along the M8 and M9 corridors.
Instead of calling around for quotes, you post your vehicle once and let dealers compete with live bids. The EH postcode area is covered by our network of vetted dealers.
What you need to scrap a car in Edinburgh
- 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh
Our dealers cover Edinburgh and the surrounding Lothian area, including:
- Leith
- Musselburgh
- Livingston
- Dunfermline
- Dalkeith
Why use ScrapBid in Edinburgh?
- 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 Edinburgh — the dealer comes to you
- Bank transfer payment — SMDA 2013 compliant, no cash
Frequently asked questions — scrapping a car in Edinburgh
How do I scrap my car in Edinburgh?
Enter your registration plate on this page, fill in the condition details and photos, then watch live bids from licensed scrapyards in the Lothian area. Accept the best bid and the dealer collects your vehicle from Edinburgh.
Is scrapping a car free in Edinburgh?
Yes, ScrapBid is completely free for sellers. You don't pay anything — dealers pay you for your scrap vehicle. The winning dealer collects from Edinburgh at no cost to you.
How long does car collection take in Edinburgh?
Once you accept a bid, the winning dealer contacts you within 24 hours to arrange collection from Edinburgh. Most collections happen within 1-3 days.
Do I get a Certificate of Destruction in Edinburgh?
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.