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We Buy Scrap Cars Corby buys accident damaged cars and write-offs in Cottingham, including Cat S, N and B buy-backs. Get an instant online price, we collect free and pay by bank transfer. Call or WhatsApp 07598 314366.
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- Paperwork
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Sell your damaged car in Cottingham without fixing it
When a car is damaged, the repair bill can be eye-watering. If you would rather sell your damaged car in Cottingham as it stands, get a figure from our instant price form with your reg and postcode. Accept it and we arrange a free collection, paying you by bank transfer when the car is loaded.
We buy cars with front, rear and side damage, write-offs, flood damaged cars and vehicles that have been in a fire, as long as the vehicle is whole.
Damage we see around Cottingham
The A427 through Cottingham is steep and bendy, and in wet or icy weather cars can lose grip on the way down. Some of the damaged cars we collect from the village have:
- Front-end damage after a slide or a bump on a bend.
- Kerb and wheel damage that has bent the suspension.
- Scrapes and dents from tight parking on narrow streets.
- Bodywork damage that is not worth repairing on an older car.
Whatever happened, we look at the car as it is now. You do not need to tidy it up.
Insurance write-offs and buy-backs
If your insurer has written the car off and you chose to keep it, you can still sell it to us. Here is what each category means:
| Category | What it means |
|---|---|
| Cat A | The whole car must be crushed |
| Cat B | Body shell must be crushed, some parts can be salvaged |
| Cat S | Structural damage, can be repaired and returned to the road |
| Cat N | Non-structural damage, can be repaired |
Plenty of people keep a Cat S or Cat N car meaning to fix it, then find the repair costs more than expected. Our scrap or repair guide can help you decide. If it is going for scrap, we take care of it.
How do you collect a car that is badly damaged?
We collect with our own recovery trucks, through our sister company Rapid Recovery Corby. A car with a bent wheel or a crushed corner often will not roll, so we winch it onto a beavertail or use skates and dollies under the damaged wheels. If the car is still at a garage or body shop after the accident, we collect from the forecourt.
When we call to book, tell us what is damaged and whether the wheels turn. That way we bring the right kit.
Does damage lower my scrap car price?
Sometimes, but less than you might think. Most of a scrap car's value is in its weight and the current scrap metal price. Damage starts to matter more when parts are missing, such as the catalytic converter, the engine or wheels. Make, model, keys, the V5C and location also count.
Your online price stands as long as the car is complete and as described. If it is different on the day, we explain before we load and you can say no. See our damaged cars cost guide for more.
Flood damaged cars
A car that has sat in deep water often develops electrical faults, damp and corrosion long after it dries out. If yours has been flood damaged, we buy it in the same way. Do not try to start an engine that has taken in water, as it can make things worse.
Paperwork and what happens next
- Photo ID and proof of address, which we must check by law.
- The V5C logbook if you have it.
- Any letters from your insurer about the write-off category.
We pay instantly by bank transfer, never cash, as the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 bans cash payments for scrap. The car goes to a licensed Authorised Treatment Facility, which issues a Certificate of Destruction and notifies the DVLA. Our certificate of destruction guide explains why you should keep it.
If you have a private plate, transfer it with the DVLA before the car is scrapped. Cancel your insurance after collection.
More in Cottingham and nearby
If the car is undamaged but simply worn out, see scrap car collection in Cottingham. For a damaged works vehicle, try scrap van collection in Cottingham. We also buy damaged cars in Middleton and damaged cars in Corby.
Last updated 14 October 2026 by We Buy Scrap Cars Corby.
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Questions people ask
Do you buy accident damaged cars in Cottingham?
Yes. We buy damaged cars in Cottingham as they are and collect them free. Get an instant price online and we pay by bank transfer.
Can I scrap a Cat S or Cat N car I kept from my insurer?
Yes. If you kept the car as a buy-back after a write-off, you can still sell it to us for scrap.
The car will not roll after the accident. Can you still collect?
Yes. We winch it onto the truck or use skates and dollies under the damaged wheels.
Do you buy flood damaged cars?
Yes. We buy flood damaged cars. Do not try to start the engine if it has taken in water.
Can you collect from a body shop or garage?
Yes. We collect from garage forecourts and business premises as well as driveways.