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Rapid Recovery Corby offers free scrap car collection in Gretton, paying by bank transfer. We take non-runners, cars with no MOT and accident damaged vehicles, and use a licensed Authorised Treatment Facility. Call 07598 314366.
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Scrap my car in Gretton: how it works
If you want to scrap your car in Gretton, Rapid Recovery Corby makes it simple. We buy scrap and unwanted cars, vans and motorbikes, collect them free of charge and pay you by bank transfer. Everything goes through a licensed Authorised Treatment Facility, so the scrapping is legal and recorded properly with the DVLA.
Villages like Gretton often have cars sitting in garages, on driveways or behind houses for years. Many have flat tyres, seized brakes or no keys. We are used to getting those out.
What we collect in Gretton
- Cars that don't run
- Cars with no MOT or no tax
- Accident damaged vehicles
- Old vans and motorbikes
- Cars with no V5C logbook, as long as you can show proof of ID
If you are unsure whether we will take it, ask. The answer is usually yes.
Getting an awkward car out
Gretton's stone cottages and narrow driveways can make collection tricky. Our van with dollies and skates moves cars with seized wheels out of tight spaces, and a winch can pull a car up onto a beavertail transporter. Tell us about the access when you call and we will plan for it.
How much will I get for my scrap car?
The price is based on:
| Factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Weight | Most of the value is in the metal |
| Scrap metal prices | These go up and down over time |
| Make and model | Some cars have more useful parts |
| Completeness | Missing parts lower the value |
| Condition | Damage and corrosion affect the price |
Give us the registration, make and model, and tell us whether the car is complete. We will quote over the phone. Collection is free. The scrap car cost guide explains pricing in more detail.
Why we pay by bank transfer
We always pay for scrap cars by bank transfer. The Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 bans cash payments for scrap metal, and that includes scrap cars. Any business offering cash for a scrap car is breaking the law. A bank transfer also gives you a clear record of the sale.
Licences and paperwork
We hold a waste carrier licence and a scrap metal collector's licence. Your car goes to a licensed Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF), which:
- Issues the Certificate of Destruction.
- Notifies the DVLA that the vehicle has been scrapped.
Once the DVLA knows, any full months of vehicle tax are refunded to you automatically. Keep your paperwork until the refund arrives. Our guide on how to scrap a car walks through each step.
The collection, step by step
- Call or WhatsApp 07598 314366 with the registration, make, model and where the car is.
- We give you a price and agree a collection time.
- We arrive, check your ID and paperwork, and load the car.
- We pay you by bank transfer.
- The car goes to the Authorised Treatment Facility for dismantling and recycling.
Most collections are straightforward and you do not need to pay anything for the truck to come out. Where a car has been parked on a sloping drive or in a barn for a long time, we may need a little longer to free it up safely, and we will tell you that in advance.
Selling a car you have inherited or cleared
We often collect cars when a family is clearing a house or a relative can no longer drive. If you are not the registered keeper, tell us when you call and bring your proof of ID. We will explain what paperwork helps and keep the process simple. Garages and businesses with unwanted vehicles can book collections too, and we can take more than one vehicle in a visit where the truck allows it.
What to have ready
- Your proof of ID
- The V5C logbook, if you have it
- Keys, if you still have them
- Personal items removed from the car
- Any number plates you want to keep, removed or mentioned when you book
Not sure it's scrap?
If the car might be worth repairing, it is worth asking a garage first. We can take it there for you through car transport from Gretton. If it has simply broken down, breakdown recovery in Gretton may be what you need. We also collect scrap cars from Rockingham, Weldon and Deenethorpe.
Last updated 14 October 2026 by Rapid Recovery Corby.
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Questions people ask
Is scrap car collection free in Gretton?
Yes. We collect scrap cars from Gretton free of charge and pay you by bank transfer.
Can I get cash for my scrap car in Gretton?
No. Cash payments for scrap cars are banned under the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013. We always pay by bank transfer.
Can I scrap my car without a V5C logbook?
Yes. We can still collect it as long as you can show proof of ID.
Will I get my car tax back when I scrap it?
Yes. Once the Authorised Treatment Facility notifies the DVLA, any full months of tax are refunded to you automatically.
How much will I get for my scrap car in Gretton?
It depends on weight, scrap metal prices, make and model, completeness and condition. Call with the registration and we will give you a quote.
Can you collect a scrap car that has been sitting in a garage for years?
Yes. We use dollies, skates and a winch to move cars with seized wheels or flat tyres out of garages and tight driveways.