Quick answer
We Buy Scrap Cars Corby buys scrap and unwanted cars in Cottingham. Enter your reg and postcode for an instant online price, we collect free and pay by bank transfer on collection. Call or WhatsApp 07598 314366.
- Price
- Instant online
- Collection
- Free in Cottingham
- Payment
- Bank transfer on collection
- Paperwork
- Certificate of Destruction
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Scrap my car in Cottingham, the simple way
If you are thinking "scrap my car in Cottingham", you can have a price in front of you in a couple of minutes. Pop your registration and postcode into our instant price form, and the figure appears on screen. Accept it, add your contact details, and we call you to agree a collection time that suits you.
We Buy Scrap Cars Corby is run by George Mitchell, a short way along the A427 in Corby. Cottingham sits on that road heading west towards Market Harborough, so it is very much part of our patch.
Why cars end up for scrap in Cottingham
The A427 runs right through the village, and it is steep and bendy as it climbs and drops. That road is hard on clutches, brakes and tired gearboxes, and older cars that do the climb every day tend to show it at MOT time.
Other reasons we hear from Cottingham owners:
- A second car that stopped being used and now just sits on the drive.
- An MOT failure with a repair bill bigger than the car is worth.
- A car that will not start after months parked up.
- A relative's car after they have given up driving, which the family needs moving.
- An old van from a trade that has wound down.
What we collect from Cottingham
Pick the page that matches your car for detail specific to the village:
- Scrap car collection in Cottingham for any unwanted car, any age or make.
- MOT failures in Cottingham if the test has gone badly and you do not want to pay for repairs.
- Non-runners in Cottingham for cars that will not start, have flat tyres or seized brakes.
- Damaged cars and write-offs in Cottingham for accident damage, insurance buy-backs and flood damage.
- Scrap van collection in Cottingham for vans up to 3.5 tonnes, pickups and 4x4s.
How does collection work on a steep village street?
Drives in Cottingham are often on a slope, and some open straight onto the main road. We collect with our own recovery trucks through our sister company, Rapid Recovery Corby. That includes beavertail tilt-and-slide transporters, spec lift tow trucks and a van with dollies and skates for low garages and tight spots.
When we call to book, tell us if the drive is steep, if the car is facing uphill or downhill, and whether it rolls. We plan the load around that, so the car comes out safely and the road is clear again quickly.
What decides your scrap car price?
| Factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Weight | Scrap is priced per tonne, so heavier cars are usually worth more |
| Scrap metal market | The price per tonne moves up and down |
| Make and model | Some vehicles are worth more than their weight alone |
| Completeness | Engine, gearbox, catalytic converter and wheels all count |
| Keys and V5C | Having them helps |
| Location | Where the car is collected from |
The online price is based on your registration and postcode. It stands as long as the car is complete and as described. If something is different on the day, we explain before we load and you can say no. Our guide on how scrap car prices work goes into more depth, and the costs section covers each service.
Paid by bank transfer, never cash
We pay instantly by bank transfer when we collect. The Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 makes it illegal to pay cash for scrap metal, including scrap cars, so anyone offering cash for cars in Cottingham is breaking the law.
We hold a waste carrier licence and a scrap metal collector's licence. Every car goes to a licensed Authorised Treatment Facility, which issues a Certificate of Destruction and notifies the DVLA.
Before we arrive
Have photo ID (driving licence or passport) and proof of address ready, as we are required by law to check them. Find the V5C logbook if you have it. Empty the glovebox, door pockets and boot, and if you want to keep a private plate, transfer it with the DVLA first. Our how to scrap a car guide walks through each step.
Nearby villages we cover
We also collect from Middleton, which joins Cottingham along the A427, plus Rockingham, East Carlton and our home town of Corby.
Last updated 14 October 2026 by We Buy Scrap Cars Corby.
What we buy in Cottingham
Scrap Car Collection in CottinghamGet an instant price online, then we collect free and pay you by bank transfer when we pick it up.View scrap car collection
MOT Failures in CottinghamFailed its MOT and not worth fixing? We buy MOT failures as they are, with free collection.View mot failures
Non-Runners in CottinghamWon't start, seized or been sat for years? We winch and load non-runners from driveways and garages.View non-runners
Damaged Cars and Write-Offs in CottinghamAccident damaged, flood damaged or written off. We buy damaged cars and collect them free.View damaged cars and write-offs
Scrap Van Collection in CottinghamScrap vans up to 3.5 tonnes, from small vans to long-wheelbase panel vans and pickups.View scrap van collectionWhat it's worth
- Scrap Car Collection price guide Instant online price
- MOT Failures price guide Instant online price
- Non-Runners price guide Instant online price
- Damaged Cars and Write-Offs price guide Instant online price
- Scrap Van Collection price guide Instant online price
Questions people ask
Do you collect scrap cars from Cottingham?
Yes. We collect scrap and unwanted cars from anywhere in Cottingham free of charge. Get an instant price online with your reg and postcode, or call 07598 314366.
How do I get a price for my scrap car in Cottingham?
Enter your registration and postcode on our get a price page and the price shows on screen straight away. You only add your contact details if you accept it.
Can you collect from a steep drive on the A427?
Yes. Tell us about the slope and which way the car faces when we call, and we bring the right truck and kit for the job.
Will you pay cash for my car?
No. Paying cash for scrap cars is illegal under the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013. We pay instantly by bank transfer when we collect.
What do I need to scrap my car in Cottingham?
Photo ID such as a driving licence or passport, proof of address, and the V5C logbook if you have it.
Can you collect the same day?
Same-day collection is often possible, but it depends on the day. We agree a time that suits you when we call.