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ScrapTrak guides
Clear help for scrapping a car or van with confidence. Find simple guides on scrap car prices, paperwork, DVLA steps, non-runner collection, vans, electric vehicles and local collection areas.
Whether you have an MOT failure, a car without a logbook, a damaged vehicle or a non-runner stuck on the driveway, these guides explain what to do before collection day.
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Looking for something specific? Search for terms like logbook, V5C, Certificate of Destruction, no keys, non-runner, MOT failure, EV, hybrid or scrap car prices.
Featured guides
Start here if you want the key answers before arranging collection.
What to have ready on collection day, including ID, V5C, proof of ownership and what happens if paperwork is missing.
How vehicle weight, completeness, catalytic converters, parts demand, age and collection access can affect your quote.
What to tell us if your car has flat tyres, locked brakes, no keys, immobiliser problems or cannot be driven.
What happens when an end-of-life vehicle is processed and why the right paper trail matters.
Lost the logbook? Learn what extra checks may be needed and how to keep the DVLA side clean.
Why scrap car payment should be traceable and what to expect when you are paid by bank transfer.
Guide categories
Understand quotes, prices and how to avoid unrealistic offers that drop later.
Help for cars that do not drive, cannot roll, have no keys or are difficult to access.
Know what to do with the V5C, ID, DVLA notification and Certificate of Destruction.
Guidance for vans, 4x4s, electric cars, hybrids and reusable salvage vehicles.
Find local pages for your town and see collection notes for common access issues.
Not sure where to start?
Start with the main scrap car page, get a quote, then arrange collection from your home, work or a safe location.
Read the documents guide first, especially if the V5C is missing, the car is not in your name or you want to understand DVLA steps.
Use the non-runner and access guides before booking. They help us plan the right recovery setup and avoid delays.
Local help
ScrapTrak collects across Hampshire and West Sussex. Our local pages include town-specific collection notes, postcode coverage and common access issues.
More useful reads
Start with your registration and postcode. We’ll confirm your vehicle details, arrange free collection where covered, pay by bank transfer and help with the DVLA steps.
FAQs
If your vehicle is straightforward, start with the Scrap My Car page or How It Works page. If there is a paperwork issue, read the documents guide and no V5C guide first.
Yes. You can enter your registration and postcode at any time. If there are special details such as no keys, flat tyres, no V5C or difficult access, add them to the form notes.
Some guides apply to most vehicles, but vans, electric cars and hybrids can need extra checks. Use the dedicated van and EV/hybrid pages if your vehicle falls into those categories.
Yes. A V5C is helpful, but not always essential. Read the no V5C guide and tell us at quote stage so we can explain what checks and evidence may be needed.
They are written for ScrapTrak customers across Hampshire and West Sussex, but much of the paperwork and collection advice is useful for anyone preparing to scrap a vehicle properly.