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We Buy Scrap Cars Corby buys damaged cars and write-offs in Rothwell, 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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Sell your damaged car in Rothwell
Rothwell sits on the A6 with the A14 close by, and that means a lot of driving on busy roads. When a car comes off worse in a bump, or the insurer decides it is not worth fixing, you need a straightforward way to sell your damaged car. We Buy Scrap Cars Corby buys accident damaged cars, write-offs and flood damaged cars across Rothwell.
The first step is the instant price. Put in the reg and postcode and tell us honestly what the damage is. That way the price you see is the price we pay.
Insurance write-offs and buy-backs
When an insurer writes a car off, it gets a category. If you decided to keep the car, known as a buy-back, you can still scrap it with us. Here is what each category means.
| Category | What it means |
|---|---|
| Cat A | The whole car must be crushed |
| Cat B | The body shell must be crushed, some parts can be salvaged |
| Cat S | Structural damage, can be repaired and put back on the road |
| Cat N | Non-structural damage, can be repaired |
A lot of people keep a Cat S or Cat N car meaning to fix it, then find the parts and labour add up to more than they expected. If that sounds familiar, scrapping may be the cleaner option. Our guide on scrap or repair helps you weigh it up.
Accident damage that is not worth repairing
Not every damaged car goes through insurance. Some owners pay for small bumps themselves, then find that a front-end impact has damaged more than the bumper. Radiators, headlamps, airbags and suspension parts all add up quickly, especially on an older car.
If the repair quote is more than the car is worth, scrapping it is a sensible move. We buy damaged cars as they are, with no need to tidy them up first.
Flood damaged cars
Water can do serious harm to a car's electrics and engine. A car that has been sat in flood water may still look fine, but it can develop faults for months afterwards. We buy flood damaged cars too. Tell us what happened when you get your price.
What does damage do to the price?
Damage matters less than you might think. Scrap cars are priced mainly on weight, and the scrap metal price per tonne. After that we look at the make and model, whether the car is complete, whether there are keys and a V5C, and the location.
Where damage can make a difference is if parts are missing. A car without its catalytic converter or wheels weighs less and is worth less. If anything is different from what you told us, we explain before we load and you are free to say no. Our damaged car cost guide has more.
Collecting a damaged car
Damaged cars can be awkward. Wheels may be pushed back, steering may not work, and a car might not roll at all. Our trucks come from George's recovery company, Rapid Recovery Corby, so we have winches, dollies and skates for exactly this. We can collect from a driveway, the street, a garage forecourt, or a body shop that wants the car moved.
Paperwork for a damaged car
- Photo ID and proof of address, which the law requires us to check.
- The V5C logbook, if you have it. Keep the yellow slip.
- Any paperwork from the insurer about the write-off category.
- A plan for your private plate, which must be retained with the DVLA before collection.
The car goes to a licensed Authorised Treatment Facility. It issues a Certificate of Destruction and tells the DVLA. Our Certificate of Destruction guide explains why it matters.
Paid properly
We pay instantly by bank transfer when we collect. Paying cash for scrap cars is illegal under the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013, so treat any cash offer with suspicion.
More in and around Rothwell
If the car is not damaged but just will not start, see non-runners in Rothwell. For general scrapping, see scrap car collection in Rothwell. We also buy damaged cars in Kettering and damaged cars in Barton Seagrave.
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 Rothwell?
Yes, we buy accident damaged cars in any condition and collect them free from anywhere in Rothwell.
Can I scrap a Cat S or Cat N car I bought back from my insurer?
Yes, insurance buy-backs in Cat S, Cat N and Cat B can all be scrapped with us.
Does the damage reduce what you pay?
Not much in most cases, because the price is mainly based on weight, though missing parts such as the catalytic converter will lower it.
Do you buy flood damaged cars?
Yes, tell us about the flood damage when you get your price and we will collect it free.
Can you collect a damaged car that will not roll?
Yes, we use winches, dollies and skates to load cars with damaged wheels or steering.
How will I be paid?
By bank transfer when we collect, as paying cash for scrap cars is illegal.