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We Buy Scrap Cars Corby buys damaged cars in Rushton, including accident damage and Cat S, N and B write-off buy-backs. Get your instant online price, accept it, and we collect free and pay by bank transfer. Call or WhatsApp 07598 314366.
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Selling a damaged car from Rushton
If you need to sell a damaged car in Rushton, you do not have to get it repaired or find a specialist buyer. We buy accident damaged cars and write-offs as they are. Enter the reg and postcode on our get a price page, tell us about the damage, and accept the price if it suits you.
Damage happens on country roads as much as anywhere. A slide on a wet bend, a clip from another vehicle on a narrow lane, or a low-speed knock in a car park can all leave a car that costs more to fix than it is worth.
What kinds of damage do we buy?
- Front, rear and side accident damage.
- Cars your insurer has written off that you chose to keep.
- Cars with damage from flooding.
- Cars with mechanical damage after a crash.
- Older cars where a small knock has made repair uneconomic.
Every case is different, so tell us honestly what is wrong. The more accurate the description, the more reliable your price.
Write-off categories explained
If your insurer has written your car off, it will have a category. Here is what each 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 you took a buy-back from your insurer and now want the car gone, we can buy it. That covers Cat S, Cat N and Cat B buy-backs.
Moving a damaged car safely
A damaged car often cannot be driven, and some cannot even roll properly. Our collections use trucks from Rapid Recovery Corby, so we bring a beavertail transporter, a spec lift or a winch as needed. Some trucks carry one car and tow another, which helps if you have two vehicles to go.
The lanes around Rushton are narrow, so tell us where the car is sitting. If it is at the back of a garage or tucked into a tight drive, we have dollies and skates for that too.
How is a damaged car priced?
Damage itself is not the main thing. A scrap price comes mostly from the car's weight and the current scrap metal price. What changes the figure is whether key parts are still there and intact, such as the engine, gearbox, catalytic converter and wheels. Make and model also count, and so does having the keys and V5C.
Our damaged car cost guide has more on this. When we arrive, if the car is not as described, we explain the difference before we load. You can always say no.
Damage after flooding on valley roads
Rushton sits by the River Ise, and low roads near rivers can hold water after heavy rain. A car driven through deep water, or parked where water rose, can suffer electrical faults and engine damage that cost far more than the car is worth to put right. If that has happened to yours, we can buy it as it is. Tell us about the flooding when you get your price.
What to have ready
- Photo ID, such as a driving licence or passport.
- Proof of address, which by law we must check.
- The V5C logbook, or proof of ownership if you do not have it.
- Any paperwork from your insurer if the car was written off.
- The keys, if you still have them.
Payment and paperwork
We pay by bank transfer at collection. Anyone offering cash for a damaged car is breaking the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013. Once we collect, the car goes to a licensed Authorised Treatment Facility, which issues a Certificate of Destruction and tells the DVLA. Keep that certificate. Our guide to the Certificate of Destruction explains why it matters.
Remember to cancel the insurance yourself if it is still active. Any full months of tax left are refunded automatically once the DVLA is told.
Other Rushton services and nearby areas
If the car simply will not start, see non-runner collection in Rushton. For a damaged van, see scrap van collection in Rushton. We also buy damaged cars in Desborough and Rothwell.
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 Rushton?
Yes. We buy damaged cars as they are and collect them free from the village.
Can I sell a write-off I bought back from my insurer?
Yes. We buy Cat S, Cat N and Cat B buy-backs. Tell us the category when you get your price.
Do you take flood damaged cars?
Yes. Flood damaged cars can be collected and scrapped at a licensed Authorised Treatment Facility.
Does the damage lower the price a lot?
Not always. Price is based mainly on weight and the scrap metal price, plus whether key parts are present.
The car can't roll. Can you still collect it?
Yes. We use winches, dollies and skates, and bring the right truck for the job.
How do I get paid for a damaged car?
By bank transfer when we collect. We never pay cash, as it is illegal for scrap vehicles.