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We Buy Scrap Cars Corby buys damaged cars in East Carlton, including accident damage, flood damage and Cat S, N and B buy-backs. Instant online price, free collection, paid by bank transfer. Call or WhatsApp 07598 314366.
- Price
- Instant online
- Collection
- Free in East Carlton
- Payment
- Bank transfer on collection
- Paperwork
- Certificate of Destruction
On this page
- Sell a damaged car in East Carlton
- Insurance write-off categories
- Should I repair a damaged car?
- How do you collect a car that cannot be driven?
- What affects the price of a damaged car?
- Flood damage
- Paperwork for damaged cars
- Clear the car out
- Legal and paid properly
- Damage you cannot see straight away
- Nearby
Sell a damaged car in East Carlton
The roads between Corby, Cottingham and Wilbarston see their share of bumps and scrapes, and so do the quieter lanes around East Carlton. Once a car is damaged, the question is whether it is worth fixing. If it is not, you can sell your damaged car in East Carlton to us.
We Buy Scrap Cars Corby buys accident damaged cars, insurance write-offs, buy-backs and flood damaged cars. We collect free and pay by bank transfer as the car is loaded.
Insurance write-off categories
| Category | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Cat A | Must be crushed entirely |
| 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 |
If your insurer wrote the car off and you bought it back, you can still scrap it with us. That is often the right call once the repair quotes come in.
Should I repair a damaged car?
Bodywork, lights, airbags and suspension can make even modest-looking damage expensive. On an older car, the repair bill can easily pass what the car is worth. Our guide to scrap or repair helps you think it through, and checking your instant price first gives you a real number to weigh against the quote.
How do you collect a car that cannot be driven?
With the right truck. Collections are run with the recovery trucks of our sister company, Rapid Recovery Corby. We use winches, beavertail transporters and spec lift tow trucks, plus a van with dollies and skates for damaged wheels and tight spots. Some trucks can carry one car and tow another, which is handy if more than one car was involved.
Tell us about the damage and where the car is when we call. If it has been sitting for a while and will not start, our non-runner collection in East Carlton covers that too.
What affects the price of a damaged car?
Enter your registration and postcode on our get a price page and the figure appears on screen. Be clear about the damage. Behind the figure:
- Weight, as scrap is priced per tonne.
- The current scrap metal price.
- Make and model.
- Whether the engine, gearbox, catalytic converter and wheels are all still there.
- Keys and the V5C.
The price stands as long as the car is complete and as described. If something differs on the day, we explain before loading and you can decline. Read our damaged car cost guide for more.
Flood damage
Water can get into a car's electrics and interior in ways that are rarely worth fixing. We buy flood damaged cars and collect them free, the same as any other damaged vehicle.
Paperwork for damaged cars
Have photo ID and proof of address ready. If you have the V5C, hand it over and keep the yellow slip. If the insurer still has it, or it has been lost, see our guide on how to scrap a car without a logbook.
Clear the car out
Check the glovebox, door pockets, boot and under the spare wheel. Take out any dashcam, especially if it holds footage of the accident, plus sat navs and parking permits. If you want to keep a private plate, transfer or retain it with the DVLA first.
Legal and paid properly
We hold a waste carrier licence and a scrap metal collector's licence. The car goes to a licensed Authorised Treatment Facility, which issues a Certificate of Destruction and notifies the DVLA. Any full months of tax are refunded automatically, and you should cancel your insurance.
We pay by bank transfer at collection. Cash payments for scrap cars are illegal under the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013.
Damage you cannot see straight away
Some damage looks minor from the outside. A knock to a wheel or a kerb strike can bend suspension parts, and a front-end impact can hide damage behind the bumper. If a garage has looked at the car and told you the true cost, compare that figure with your instant price. That way you know what you are giving up and what you are saving before you make a decision.
Nearby
We also buy damaged cars in Cottingham 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 East Carlton?
Yes. We buy accident damaged cars in East Carlton, collect them free and pay by bank transfer when we load.
Can I sell my car after an insurance write-off?
Yes. If you kept the car as a buy-back, including Cat S and Cat N, we can buy it and scrap it legally.
What is the difference between Cat S and Cat N?
Cat S means structural damage, Cat N means non-structural damage. Both can be repaired and returned to the road, or scrapped.
Do you buy flood damaged cars?
Yes. We buy flood damaged cars and collect them free.
How much will I get for my damaged car?
It depends mainly on weight, the scrap metal price, make, model and completeness. Get your instant price online.