Quick answer
Rapid Recovery buys scrap cars in Corby and Northamptonshire with free collection and payment by bank transfer. The price depends on weight, current scrap metal prices, make and model, completeness and condition. Send the registration and details to 07598 314366 for a price.
- Open
- 24 hours, 7 days
- Arrival
- 30–45 min in Corby
- Price
- We pay you
- Accredited
- PAS 43 & ISO 9001
On this page
- What is my scrap car worth?
- What affects scrap car prices
- Why scrap prices go up and down
- How to get an accurate price
- Ways to get the best price
- Scrapping versus selling or repairing
- Vans and motorbikes
- Watch out for these when comparing offers
- What you don't pay for
- How you're paid
- Don't forget your road tax refund
- Scrap car prices by area
What is my scrap car worth?
There is no single price for a scrap car, because the value depends on the vehicle and the scrap market at the time. What we can tell you is exactly how the price is worked out, so you know the offer is fair.
You pay nothing for collection. Collection is free, and we pay you for the vehicle by bank transfer.
What affects scrap car prices
| Factor | Why it matters | Effect on price |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Most of a scrap car's value is in its metal | Heavier cars and vans are usually worth more |
| Scrap metal prices | Prices move with the market | Offers can go up or down over time |
| Make and model | Some vehicles have parts that are in demand | Can raise the price above plain metal value |
| Completeness | Engine, gearbox, catalytic converter and wheels all carry value | Missing parts lower the price |
| Condition | Heavy accident damage or stripped parts reduce what can be reused | Lower condition, lower price |
| Runner or non-runner | A car that runs may have more reusable parts | Can help, depending on the model |
| Paperwork | We need the V5C or proof of ID showing you can scrap it | Doesn't set the price, but no proof means no collection |
Why scrap prices go up and down
Scrap vehicle prices follow the market for metals, which changes regularly. A quote from a few months ago may not be the same today. We give you a current price based on your vehicle when you ask, and we explain what it's based on.
How to get an accurate price
Send these details by phone, WhatsApp on 07598 314366 or the contact form:
- Registration, make, model and mileage
- Whether it runs, rolls and steers
- Any accident damage
- Whether anything is missing, such as wheels, engine parts or the catalytic converter
- Photos of the outside and, if possible, under the bonnet
- Where it is parked and any access issues
- Whether you have the V5C logbook
The more accurate the description, the more reliable the price. If the vehicle turns out to be missing major parts that weren't mentioned, the price may need adjusting on the day, and we explain why before anything is loaded.
Ways to get the best price
- Keep the car complete. Removing parts to sell separately usually lowers the scrap price.
- Be accurate about condition. It avoids the price changing on collection day.
- Have the paperwork ready. The V5C or proof of ID keeps the collection simple.
- Send good photos. They help us price it properly first time.
- Don't wait too long. A car left sitting deteriorates, and the market can move either way.
Scrapping versus selling or repairing
Before you scrap a car, it's worth weighing up the alternatives. A scrap price reflects metal and reusable parts. If the car runs, has a current MOT and only needs minor work, you may get more selling it privately or to a trader, though that takes time and effort.
If the car needs a repair that costs more than it would be worth afterwards, or has failed its MOT on structural rust, a major engine or gearbox fault, or heavy accident damage, scrapping is usually the better financial choice. It also stops the ongoing costs of insurance, tax or a SORN on a car you aren't using.
Tell us what's wrong with the vehicle when you ask for a price. We'll give you a straight figure, and you can compare it with what a garage says the repairs will cost.
Vans and motorbikes
We buy scrap vans and motorbikes as well as cars, priced on the same factors. Vans are often heavier than cars, so the metal value can be higher. Motorbikes are lighter, so make, model and reusable parts carry more weight in the price. Send the same details and photos for a quote.
Watch out for these when comparing offers
- Cash offers. Paying cash for scrap vehicles is illegal, so a cash offer is a warning sign.
- Collection fees taken off on the day. Ask whether collection is free before you agree.
- Prices that drop on arrival without explanation. A fair buyer explains any change before loading.
- No mention of an ATF or Certificate of Destruction. Without one, you could stay recorded as the keeper.
- No licences. A legitimate collector holds a waste carrier licence and a scrap metal collector's licence.
What you don't pay for
- Collection is free, including non-runners and cars with seized wheels
- The vehicle goes to a licensed Authorised Treatment Facility, which issues the Certificate of Destruction
- The ATF tells the DVLA, so you stop being the keeper
How you're paid
Scrap cars are always paid by bank transfer. The Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 made it illegal to pay cash for scrap vehicles. Be wary of anyone offering cash. A transfer also gives you a clear record of the sale.
We hold a waste carrier licence and a scrap metal collector's licence.
Don't forget your road tax refund
Once the DVLA knows your vehicle has been scrapped, any full months of vehicle tax left are refunded to you automatically. That is on top of what we pay for the car. If you have a private number plate you want to keep, take it off through the DVLA's retention process before the car is scrapped.
Scrap car prices by area
We collect across Corby and Northamptonshire. See local pages:
- Scrap car collection in Corby
- Scrap car collection in Kettering
- Scrap car collection in Rothwell
- Scrap car collection in Weldon
- Scrap car collection in Stanion
See the full service on our scrap car collection page, read how to scrap a car, or compare all prices on the costs page.
Last updated 14 October 2026 by Rapid Recovery Corby.
Scrap Car Collection by area
- Corby
- Kettering
- Weldon
- Priors Hall Park
- Great Oakley
- Stanion
- Brigstock
- Gretton
- Cottingham
- Middleton
- Rockingham
- Geddington
- Rothwell
- Desborough
- Deenethorpe
- Wilbarston
- Stoke Albany
- East Carlton
- Rushton
- Great Easton
- Caldecott
- Harringworth
- Bulwick
- Grafton Underwood
- Lowick
- Barton Seagrave
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Questions people ask
How much will I get for my scrap car?
It depends mainly on the vehicle's weight, current scrap metal prices, the make and model, and how complete it is. Send us the details and we give you a price before collection.
Why do scrap car prices vary so much?
Prices follow the scrap metal market and the value of parts, which both change over time. We give you a current price for your vehicle.
Do you charge for collecting a scrap car?
No. Collection is free, including non-runners.
Do you pay more if the car still runs?
Sometimes, if it has parts that are in demand. Tell us whether it runs when you ask for a price.
Can I be paid cash for my scrap car?
No. Paying cash for scrap vehicles is illegal under the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013. We pay by bank transfer.
Will the price change on collection day?
Not if the car matches the description. If major parts are missing that weren't mentioned, we explain any change before loading.
Do I get my road tax back?
Yes. Once the DVLA knows the car is scrapped, any full months of tax left are refunded automatically.