Local vehicle collection
Scrap Car Collection Across Hampshire & West Sussex
Got a car that needs to go but cannot be driven? ScrapTrak collects unwanted, damaged and non-running vehicles from homes, garages, bodyshops, business premises and other suitable collection points.
Tell us where the vehicle is parked and what condition it is in. We will confirm the quote, plan the right collection and explain what you need to have ready.
- Collection included across our covered local area
- Non-runners, MOT failures and damaged cars welcome
- Driveways, garages, yards and safe roadside locations
- Payment by bank transfer after collection checks
- Help with the V5C, DVLA and next steps
- You deal directly with ScrapTrak from quote to collection
Get a scrap car collection quote
Enter the registration and postcode, then tell us whether the car starts, rolls, steers and has keys. Access details help us plan collection properly.
Before we book
A few honest details make collection much easier
A car that starts and rolls from an open driveway is a very different job from one with seized brakes in an underground car park. Neither is necessarily a problem, but we need to know what we are turning up to.
Photos are useful when a vehicle is damaged, incomplete or parked in a tight spot. They can save a lot of back-and-forth and help us confirm the quote before collection day.
Tell us about:
- Whether the engine starts
- Whether the vehicle rolls and steers
- Keys, locked steering and handbrake condition
- Flat tyres, missing wheels or loose parts
- Height barriers, narrow roads or permit access
- Who will be there to release the vehicle
Have the registration and postcode handy?
Start the quoteThe collection process
From quote to cleared space
Request a quote
Enter the registration and postcode and give us a clear description of the car.
Confirm the details
We check the condition, ownership information and access before agreeing collection.
Choose a collection slot
We arrange a suitable time and explain what needs to be ready.
Handover and payment
The vehicle is checked, collected and paid for by bank transfer.
Where we collect
Home, garage, workplace or storage yard
Most vehicles are collected from a driveway or residential road, but that is not the only option. We can also plan collections from repair garages, bodyshops, commercial yards and other suitable locations.
Homes and driveways
Tell us if another vehicle blocks access, the driveway is steep or the road is particularly tight.
Garages and bodyshops
We will need the site contact, opening times and confirmation that the vehicle can be released.
Workplaces and yards
Useful for fleet cars, vans and vehicles stored at business premises.
Car parks and awkward spots
Height restrictions, locked gates and underground access need checking before a slot is agreed.
Vehicles we collect
More than straightforward scrap cars
MOT failures
Cars that are unsafe or no longer worth repairing.
Non-runners
Engine faults, flat batteries, seized brakes and long-term parked cars.
Accident damaged
Damaged cars at homes, garages, bodyshops or recovery yards.
No keys
Often possible with the right ownership and access checks.
Salvage vehicles
Repairable or parts-value cars that may be worth more than basic scrap.
End-of-life car recycling
What happens to an end-of-life car after collection and authorised treatment.
Vans
Light commercial vehicles from homes, depots and business premises.
Electric and hybrid
Quoted and collected with the vehicle type and condition properly considered.
Not sure which service fits your vehicle?
Send the detailsCoverage map
Local collection across the two counties
Our regular coverage runs across Hampshire and West Sussex. Collection availability still depends on the full postcode, vehicle and access, so use the form for a definite answer.
Portsmouth, Southampton and the Solent towns
Portsmouth, Southsea, Cosham, Havant, Waterlooville, Emsworth, Fareham, Portchester, Gosport, Hayling Island, Southampton, Eastleigh, Hedge End and Chandler’s Ford.
Winchester, Test Valley and north-east Hampshire
Winchester, Andover, Basingstoke, Alton, Aldershot, Farnborough, Fleet, Hook, Yateley, Petersfield and surrounding villages.
Romsey, Totton, the New Forest and Ringwood
Romsey, Totton, Lyndhurst, Lymington and Ringwood, including homes, workshops, rural drives and business premises around the wider area.
Chichester, the coast and inland West Sussex
Chichester, Bognor Regis, the Witterings, Littlehampton, Worthing, Shoreham, Horsham, Crawley, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Midhurst and nearby areas.
Local pages
Collection areas across Hampshire and West Sussex
Choose a town below, or use your postcode in the quote form if your area is not listed yet.
Hampshire
Coastal, city, market-town and rural collection areas.
West Sussex
Coastal and inland collection areas across the county.
Not sure if we cover your road or postcode?
Check your postcodePayment and paperwork
A proper handover, not just a tow-away
Payment is made by bank transfer after the vehicle has been checked. We will also explain the relevant DVLA step and what to do with the V5C.
If the vehicle is completely scrapped through an authorised treatment facility, a Certificate of Destruction applies to eligible vehicles. If it is handled as salvage and may be repaired or reused, the paperwork route is different.
Have these ready where possible
- Photo identification
- V5C logbook, if available
- Keys, including spare keys
- Bank details for payment
- Proof that you can dispose of the vehicle
- Private plate retention completed beforehand
Official guidance
DVLA and GOV.UK information
These official pages are useful if you want to check the rules yourself before the vehicle is collected.
Questions answered
Frequently asked questions
Is scrap car collection free?
Collection is included in accepted quotes across our covered area. Tell us about barriers, locked wheels, missing keys or difficult access before booking so the quote and collection plan are accurate.
Can you collect a car that does not start?
Yes. Non-runners are a normal part of the service. Let us know if the car rolls and steers, whether the handbrake releases and whether all four wheels are fitted.
Can you collect from a garage or bodyshop?
Yes, provided the garage or bodyshop agrees to release the vehicle and we have the correct collection details. Tell us about opening times, storage charges and who will hand over the keys.
What if the car is in a car park or behind a height barrier?
Send us the height restriction, level, bay location and access arrangements before collection. Some sites need a different plan, so it is better to check first.
Do I need the V5C logbook?
The V5C is helpful, but a missing logbook does not always stop collection. You will still need suitable identification and evidence that you are entitled to dispose of the vehicle.
When will I be paid?
Payment is made by bank transfer after the vehicle and collection details have been checked.
Will the quote change when the car is collected?
The quote is based on the details you provide. If the vehicle is materially different, important parts are missing or the access was not disclosed, the price may need to be reviewed before handover.
Do you collect throughout Hampshire and West Sussex?
Yes, across the areas listed on this page. Enter your full postcode if your town is not shown and we will confirm whether collection is available.
Ready to arrange collection?
Send us the registration and postcode and we will check the vehicle, the location and the best way to collect it.