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We Buy Scrap Cars Corby buys accident damaged cars and insurance write-offs in Great Oakley, including Cat S, N and B buy-backs. Get an instant online price, free collection and payment by bank transfer. Call or WhatsApp 07598 314366.
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Selling a damaged car in Great Oakley
A bump on the way into Corby, a collision near the junctions towards Kettering, or a car caught out by water. However it happened, if you want to sell a damaged car in Great Oakley, we can help. We buy accident damaged cars, insurance write-offs and buy-backs, and we collect them free from wherever they are.
The first step is the same as any scrap car: get your instant price from the reg and postcode. Be honest about the damage so the price stands on the day.
Which write-off categories do you buy?
Insurers sort written-off cars into categories. Here is what each one means:
| Category | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 has paid out and you kept the car, that is called a buy-back. You can still scrap a buy-back with us. Many Great Oakley owners keep the car thinking they will repair it, then find the parts and labour add up to more than it is worth.
Is my damaged car worth repairing?
Sometimes, yes. A Cat N with light panel damage can be worth putting right. But once the damage reaches the structure, the airbags have gone off, or the repair estimate climbs past the value of the car, scrapping is usually the better route. Our scrap or repair guide explains how to weigh it up.
Flood damaged cars
Water gets into electrics, interiors and engines, and the damage often keeps showing up for months. If your car has been flooded and the insurer has written it off, or you have decided it is not worth the risk, we can collect it. Let us know when you book whether it still has water inside.
How do you price a damaged car?
We price damaged cars on the same basis as any scrap car. The main factor is weight, as scrap is priced per tonne, along with the current scrap metal price. We then look at the make and model, whether the car is complete, whether you have keys and the V5C, and where it is.
The damage itself matters less than people expect, but missing parts make a difference. If the catalytic converter or wheels have been removed since the accident, tell us. If anything is different on the day, we explain why before we load and you can say no. See our damaged cars cost guide for more.
Collecting from a garage or body shop
After an accident, many cars end up at a garage or body shop rather than back at home. We collect from garage forecourts and business premises as well as driveways and roadsides, which is handy for the units around Oakley Hay. Just let us know where it is and who to speak to. Our recovery trucks can load cars with crushed wheels or locked steering, and a damaged Astra going on the bed with a second car on a dolly behind is a normal day for us.
What you need on the day
- Photo ID, either a driving licence or passport.
- Proof of address.
- The V5C logbook if you still have it.
- Any keys.
Clear out the car before we arrive, including the glovebox, boot and door pockets. After an accident it is easy to forget a dashcam or parking permit. If you have a private plate, transfer or retain it with the DVLA before the car is scrapped, as it is lost afterwards.
Payment and paperwork
We pay you by bank transfer when we collect. Cash payment for scrap cars is illegal under the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013. The car goes to a licensed Authorised Treatment Facility, which issues a Certificate of Destruction, normally within 7 days, and notifies the DVLA. Our Certificate of Destruction guide explains why you should keep it.
Related services
If the damaged car will not roll, see non-runner collection in Great Oakley. For a damaged work vehicle, see scrap van collection in Great Oakley. We also buy damaged cars in Kettering and Geddington.
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 Great Oakley?
Yes. We buy accident damaged cars in Great Oakley as they are, with free collection and payment by bank transfer.
Can I scrap my insurance write-off buy-back?
Yes. If your insurer wrote the car off and you kept it, we can buy and scrap it with the usual paperwork.
Do you take Cat S and Cat N cars?
Yes. We buy Cat S, Cat N and Cat B cars. A Cat A car must be crushed entirely, which an Authorised Treatment Facility handles.
Can you collect my damaged car from a body shop?
Yes. We collect from garages, garage forecourts and business premises as well as homes.
Do you buy flood damaged cars?
Yes. Let us know about the flood damage when you book so we can plan the collection.
How do I get a price for a damaged car?
Enter your reg and postcode online for an instant price, and tell us about the damage so the price holds on the day.