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We Buy Scrap Cars Corby buys damaged cars in Gretton, including accident damage, flood damage and Cat S, Cat N and Cat B buy-backs. Get an instant online price, and we collect free and pay by bank transfer. Call or WhatsApp 07598 314366.
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Accident damaged car buyers in Gretton
You can sell a damaged car in Gretton to us in whatever state it is in. Crumpled panels, broken suspension, airbags gone off or water through the cabin. Get an instant price online, let us know about the damage, and if the price suits you we come and collect it free.
Hill roads bring their own risks. Icy mornings on the slopes down towards the Welland valley catch drivers out, and a slide into a verge or wall can leave a car that is not worth repairing.
What happens with an insurance write-off?
If your insurer writes the car off, they will usually give it a category. If you keep the car rather than handing it over, it is known as a buy-back, and you can still scrap it with us.
- Cat A: the whole vehicle must be crushed.
- Cat B: the body shell must be crushed, though some parts can be salvaged.
- Cat S: structural damage, but the car can be repaired and returned to the road.
- Cat N: non-structural damage, and the car can be repaired.
Owners often keep a Cat S or Cat N car with plans to repair it, then discover the parts and labour add up to more than the car is worth. That is a good time to sell to us. Our guide on whether to scrap or repair can help.
Cars caught in flood water
Valley roads below Gretton can flood after heavy rain. A car driven through deep water, or parked where water rose around it, can suffer engine damage, electrical faults and soaked interiors. Those problems are often expensive and hard to fix for good. We buy flood damaged cars and collect them free.
Moving a car that is badly damaged
A damaged car may have a wheel pushed back, a locked steering rack or brakes that will not release. Our collections are carried out with the recovery trucks of our sister company, Rapid Recovery Corby, so we have winches, dollies and skates for that kind of job. Tell us what the damage looks like when you book, and send photos by WhatsApp if it helps.
How do you price a damaged car?
The starting point is weight and the current scrap metal price. We then look at the make, model and how much of the car is still there. If the accident has destroyed major parts, or parts have been taken off since, that changes the price. Keys and the V5C help.
| Question we ask | Why |
|---|---|
| What is the make and model? | Sets the weight and any extra value |
| Is the engine and gearbox still fitted? | Missing parts affect the price |
| Is the catalytic converter there? | It has value in its own right |
| Do you have keys and the V5C? | Helps the sale go through cleanly |
The online price stands as long as the car matches your description. If anything is different, we explain why before we load, and you can say no. More detail is on our damaged cars cost guide.
Insurer letters and paperwork
Keep any letter from your insurer stating the write-off category, as it helps us understand the car. Have photo ID and proof of address ready, as we must check them by law. If you do not have the V5C, our guide to scrapping without a logbook explains what to do instead.
Payment and legal scrapping
We pay by bank transfer on collection, never cash. Paying cash for scrap cars is illegal under the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013. Every damaged car goes to a licensed Authorised Treatment Facility, which issues a Certificate of Destruction and tells the DVLA. Any full months of tax are refunded automatically.
If the claim is still open
Let the insurer finish dealing with the claim before you sell. Once it is settled and the car is yours, as a buy-back or because you chose not to claim, you can go ahead.
More services near Gretton
If the damaged vehicle is a van, see scrap van removal in Gretton. If it is simply dead, see non-runner collection in Gretton. We also buy damaged cars in Corby and Harringworth.
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 Gretton?
Yes. We buy accident damaged cars in any condition and collect them free.
Can I sell a Cat N or Cat S car I kept from my insurer?
Yes. We buy insurance buy-backs, including Cat N, Cat S and Cat B cars.
My car was caught in flood water. Will you take it?
Yes. We buy flood damaged cars and collect them free from Gretton.
The car cannot roll or steer. Can you still collect?
Yes. We use winches, dollies and skates to move badly damaged cars.
Does accident damage lower the price?
It can, if major parts are destroyed or missing. The price is based mainly on weight, the scrap metal price and how complete the car is.
Do you pay by bank transfer for damaged cars?
Yes. We pay by bank transfer on collection and never pay cash.