ScrapTrak Guides
Guides & Advice
Straightforward, local advice for scrapping a car or van — from DVLA paperwork and Certificates of Destruction to non-runner collections, access issues, and how scrap prices really work.
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Last updated: 7 December 2025
Featured guides
What documents do I need to scrap my car?
Exactly what to have ready on collection day (ID, V5C, receipts) and what happens if you’ve mislaid the logbook.
Scrap car prices: what affects value?
Weight, model, completeness and demand for parts — plus simple steps to maximise your offer.
Non-runner & accident-damaged: collection checklist
Locked brakes, no keys, flats or immobilisers — how we collect safely and what to tell us upfront.
DVLA & CoD explained (plain-English)
What an ATF does, how the Certificate of Destruction works and how to complete the DVLA online step correctly.
Selling & pricing
- How scrap prices work (and how to get more) — includes seasonal trends, weight bands and tips.
- How our instant quote works — reg + postcode, no obligation, free collection.
- What affects value (Portsmouth example) — local market factors and access considerations.
- Sell my car (running or with issues) — not just scrap; we buy problem cars too.
Collections, vans & non-runners
- Non-runner checklist — no keys, locked wheels, park brakes, height limits.
- Accident-damaged vs. salvage — when it’s scrap and when it’s a breaker/salvage case.
- Scrapping a van or 4×4 — body types, access, long wheelbase notes.
- How collection day works — timings, ID, payment, paperwork.
Paperwork, DVLA & compliance
- Documents for scrapping (ID, V5C, CoD) — and what if you’ve lost the logbook.
- DVLA online notification & CoD — avoid fines by notifying correctly.
- FAQs — payments, ID, timescales — quick answers to the most common questions.
- About ScrapTrak — who we are, areas covered, and how we pay.
Local guides by area
Scrap My Car Portsmouth
City access notes (permits, multistoreys, Naval base areas), fast pickup slots.
Scrap My Car Southampton
Docks/Westquay access, SO postcodes and local payment timings.
Scrap My Car Worthing
High-street collections and narrow roads—what to tell the driver.
Scrap My Car Bognor Regis
Seafront/estate access notes, best collection windows.
See more towns on the Locations hub.
More useful reads
Latest from the blog
Short pieces about price movements, access tips and recent local collections.
Terms & conditions
Clear, plain-English terms for quotes, collections and payments.
Privacy & data
How we handle your information when you request a quote or book a collection.
Quick FAQs
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Do you offer free collection?
Yes — free collection across Hampshire & West Sussex. Start here: instant quote.
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How fast do I get paid?
Instantly on collection by bank transfer once paperwork is completed. Learn more: how it works.
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What if I’ve lost my V5C?
We can still help — bring photo ID and proof of address. Read: documents guide.
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