Quick answer
Rapid Recovery Corby offers free scrap car collection in Caldecott, Rutland. We buy scrap cars, vans and motorbikes, including non-runners, no MOT and accident damaged vehicles, and always pay by bank transfer. Call 07598 314366.
- Open
- 24 hours, 7 days
- Arrival
- Fast from our Corby base
- Price
- We pay you
- Accredited
- PAS 43 & ISO 9001
On this page
- Scrap my car in Caldecott: how it works
- Vehicles we buy
- Reasons people scrap cars in Caldecott
- How is the price worked out?
- Payment by bank transfer only
- Licensed from start to finish
- Collection from a main road village
- On the day
- A short checklist before we arrive
- After the car has gone
- Garages, dealers and fleets
- Why choose us
- Not sure it's scrap?
Scrap my car in Caldecott: how it works
If you are thinking "scrap my car" in Caldecott, the process with us is simple. Call or WhatsApp 07598 314366 with the registration, make and model. We give you a figure, agree a collection time and come to you free of charge. Payment is by bank transfer, and your vehicle goes to a licensed Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF) for recycling.
Vehicles we buy
- Cars that won't start or have been off the road for a long time
- Cars with no MOT or no tax
- Accident damaged cars, including insurance write-offs
- Cars damaged by standing water
- Unwanted vans and motorbikes
- Vehicles without a V5C, with proof of ID
Reasons people scrap cars in Caldecott
The repair bill is more than the car is worth. A failed MOT with a long list of work, or a major mechanical fault, can make scrapping the sensible option.
It was damaged in a collision. After an accident on the A6003 or anywhere else, your insurer may decide the car isn't worth repairing. We can collect it from our secure storage yard, a garage or your home.
It has been sitting for years. Cars left on drives or in garages slowly become harder to sell. We take them as they are.
A family is clearing a home. When a relative stops driving, we can collect the car and explain what paperwork helps.
How is the price worked out?
We base our offer on five things: the weight of the vehicle, current scrap metal prices, the make and model, how complete it is, and its overall condition. Weight matters most, because most of the value is in the metal. Missing parts, heavy damage and corrosion bring the figure down. Read our scrap car cost guide for more on how pricing works. Collection is always free.
Payment by bank transfer only
Under the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013, scrap metal dealers and collectors cannot pay cash for scrap, and that includes cars. We pay by bank transfer every time. You get a clear record of the sale, and we stay on the right side of the law.
Licensed from start to finish
We hold a waste carrier licence and a scrap metal collector's licence. Your vehicle goes to a licensed ATF, which:
- issues a Certificate of Destruction
- notifies the DVLA that the vehicle has been scrapped
When the DVLA has been told, any full months of tax remaining are refunded to you automatically. Our guide on how to scrap a car covers every step.
Collection from a main road village
The A6003 runs through Caldecott, and we won't load a car in a busy carriageway, so tell us where the car is parked and what the access is like. A car on a drive or in a garage is usually easy. If the wheels are seized, the brakes are stuck or there are no keys, we can use a winch, dollies and skates.
On the day
| Step | What happens |
|---|---|
| Arrival | We turn up at the agreed time |
| Checks | We look at your proof of ID and V5C if you have it |
| Loading | The vehicle is loaded carefully onto the truck |
| Payment | We pay you by bank transfer |
| Recycling | The vehicle goes to the ATF |
A short checklist before we arrive
- Empty the glovebox, boot, door pockets and under the seats.
- Remove parking permits, toll tags and any sat nav or dash cam.
- Transfer off a private plate if you want to keep it.
- Have your proof of ID and the V5C ready.
- After collection, cancel the insurance and any payments linked to the car.
After the car has gone
Keep a note of the registration and the collection date, along with the bank transfer record. If you ever need to contact the DVLA about the vehicle or your tax refund, those details make it quick to sort out. Remember to cancel the insurance on the car once it has been collected, and remove it from any breakdown or parking accounts you hold.
Garages, dealers and fleets
Businesses with end-of-life vehicles can book collections too. Some of our trucks carry one vehicle and tow a second, which helps when there are several to clear.
Why choose us
We are a local, licensed collector based in Corby. We are insured for goods in transit, public liability and road risks, and we only use a licensed ATF, so you have a proper paper trail. We always answer the phone, and we are available seven days a week.
Not sure it's scrap?
If the car might be worth fixing, we can take it to a garage for an opinion with car transport from Caldecott. If it has just broken down, see breakdown recovery in Caldecott. We also collect scrap cars from Great Easton, Gretton and Harringworth.
Last updated 14 October 2026 by Rapid Recovery Corby.
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Questions people ask
Is scrap car collection in Caldecott free?
Yes. We collect free of charge and pay you by bank transfer.
How do you pay for scrap cars?
Always by bank transfer. The Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 bans cash payments for scrap, including scrap cars.
Can you collect a car written off after an accident?
Yes. We collect accident damaged cars from your home, a garage or our secure storage yard.
Do I need the V5C to scrap my car in Caldecott?
No. We can collect without a V5C as long as you can show proof of ID.
Will the DVLA refund my car tax?
Yes. Once the ATF notifies the DVLA that the car is scrapped, any full months of tax are refunded automatically.
What is my scrap car worth?
It depends on weight, scrap metal prices, make, model, completeness and condition. Call with the registration for a figure.