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We Buy Scrap Cars Corby buys damaged cars and write-offs in Rockingham. Get an instant online price from your reg and postcode, then we collect free and pay by bank transfer. Call or WhatsApp 07598 314366.
- Price
- Instant online
- Collection
- Free in Rockingham
- Payment
- Bank transfer on collection
- Paperwork
- Certificate of Destruction
On this page
- Sell a damaged car in Rockingham and move on
- Who buys accident damaged cars near Rockingham?
- Can I scrap an insurance write-off?
- What is my damaged car worth?
- Flood damaged cars
- Collecting a car that can't be driven
- Paperwork for a damaged or written-off car
- Payment and after the sale
- More services for Rockingham
Sell a damaged car in Rockingham and move on
If you need to sell a damaged car in Rockingham, you probably want it gone quickly and without more cost. We buy accident damaged cars, insurance write-offs and flood damaged vehicles, and we collect them free. Enter your reg and postcode and you will see a price straight away.
The A6003 runs through Rockingham and climbs the steep Rockingham Hill. Bends, gradients and winter weather all add up, and a car with front-end damage or a cracked wing is often left sitting on a drive while the owner works out what to do. We give you a clear way out.
Who buys accident damaged cars near Rockingham?
We do. We are scrap car buyers based in Corby, and Rockingham is close by. Whether the damage is a crumpled bonnet, a bent wheel or something more serious, we can take it. Our collections are carried out with our own trucks from Rapid Recovery Corby, so a car that cannot be driven is no problem.
Can I scrap an insurance write-off?
Yes. If your insurer has written your car off and you chose to keep it, that is a buy-back, and you can still sell it to us. Here is a quick reminder of what the categories mean:
| 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 |
Whatever the category, every car we buy goes to a licensed Authorised Treatment Facility, which issues a Certificate of Destruction and notifies the DVLA.
What is my damaged car worth?
Damage changes the picture less than people think. A damaged car is still valued mainly on weight, because scrap is priced per tonne, along with the current scrap metal price. Make and model count, and so does whether the engine, gearbox, catalytic converter and wheels are still in place.
See our damaged car cost guide for how we work out figures, or go straight to get your instant price. Describe the damage honestly when we call to book. The price stands as long as the car is complete and as described, and if anything differs on the day we explain before loading.
Flood damaged cars
The Welland valley below Rockingham is low and wet in places, and cars can get caught in standing water on lower roads. A car that has taken water into the engine or the cabin is often not worth repairing. We buy flood damaged cars and collect them in the same way as any other.
Collecting a car that can't be driven
Damaged cars often have a wheel pushed back, a flat tyre or a bumper dragging on the ground. We use beavertail tilt-and-slide transporters with a winch, spec lift tow trucks, and dollies for wheels that will not turn. If the car is at a body shop or garage forecourt rather than at home, we can collect from there.
Paperwork for a damaged or written-off car
- Photo ID, such as a driving licence or passport.
- Proof of address.
- The V5C logbook, if you have it.
- Any paperwork from your insurer about the write-off, if it applies.
- The keys, if you still have them.
If you are not sure what to do next, our guide on how to scrap a car sets out each step.
Payment and after the sale
We pay instantly by bank transfer when we collect. We never pay cash, because the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 made it illegal to pay cash for scrap cars. Once the DVLA knows the car has been scrapped, any full months of road tax left are refunded automatically. Cancel your insurance on the car yourself, and keep the Certificate of Destruction safe.
More services for Rockingham
If the car has not been damaged but simply will not start, see non-runner collection in Rockingham. For vans, go to scrap van collection in Rockingham. We also buy damaged cars in nearby Corby and Cottingham.
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 Rockingham?
Yes. We buy accident damaged cars in any condition and collect them free from Rockingham.
Can I sell a Cat S or Cat N buy-back?
Yes. If you kept the car after your insurer wrote it off, you can sell it to us for scrap.
Do you take flood damaged cars?
Yes. We buy flood damaged cars and collect them the same way as any other vehicle.
Can you collect a damaged car from a body shop?
Yes. Tell us where the car is and we can arrange collection from a garage or body shop forecourt.
Will damage lower the price a lot?
Not always. The price depends mainly on weight, the scrap metal price and whether the main parts are still on the car.
How will I be paid?
By instant bank transfer when we collect. Cash payments for scrap cars are illegal.