Scrap my car in London
Get competing live bids from licensed scrapyards and ATFs in London, Greater London. Enter your reg plate, watch the auction, and accept the best offer. Free for sellers.
How scrapping a car works in London
If you're in London and need to scrap a car, ScrapBid connects you with licensed scrapyards and Authorised Treatment Facilities (ATFs) in the Greater London area.London has the highest density of licensed scrapyards in the UK, with over 40 ATFs across the Greater London area.
Instead of calling around for quotes, you post your vehicle once and let dealers compete with live bids. The E,EC,N,NW,SE,SW,W,WC postcode area is covered by our network of vetted dealers.
What you need to scrap a car in London
- 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 London 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 London
Our dealers cover London and the surrounding Greater London area, including:
- Croydon
- Bromley
- Ealing
- Hackney
- Wandsworth
Why use ScrapBid in London?
- 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 London — the dealer comes to you
- Bank transfer payment — SMDA 2013 compliant, no cash
Frequently asked questions — scrapping a car in London
How do I scrap my car in London?
Enter your registration plate on this page, fill in the condition details and photos, then watch live bids from licensed scrapyards in the Greater London area. Accept the best bid and the dealer collects your vehicle from London.
Is scrapping a car free in London?
Yes, ScrapBid is completely free for sellers. You don't pay anything — dealers pay you for your scrap vehicle. The winning dealer collects from London at no cost to you.
How long does car collection take in London?
Once you accept a bid, the winning dealer contacts you within 24 hours to arrange collection from London. Most collections happen within 1-3 days.
Do I get a Certificate of Destruction in London?
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.