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We Buy Scrap Cars Corby's guides explain how to scrap a car legally, what a Certificate of Destruction is, scrapping without a V5C, whether to scrap or repair, and how prices work. Get an instant price online or call 07598 314366.
Help before you scrap your car
Scrapping a car is something most people only do a handful of times, so it is normal to have questions. Who is allowed to scrap it? What happens to the logbook? Will you get a tax refund? Why is one car worth more than another?
These guides answer those questions in plain English. They stick to the rules as they stand in the UK and the way we work, so you can make a decision with the facts in front of you.
Our guides
- How to scrap a car legally: the full process, step by step, from getting a price to receiving your Certificate of Destruction.
- What is a Certificate of Destruction?: what the document proves, when it arrives and what to do if it doesn't.
- Scrapping a car with no logbook: the ID and proof of ownership you need if the V5C has gone missing.
- Should I scrap or repair my car?: a practical way to weigh up repair bills against what the car is worth.
- How scrap car prices work: why weight, the scrap metal market and completeness drive the figure.
Why we wrote them
We get asked the same handful of questions on almost every call, so we have written the answers down properly. Each guide is self-contained. Read the one that matches your situation, or work through them in order if you are scrapping a car for the first time.
Where to go next
If you already know you want to sell, the quickest route is our instant price tool. Enter your registration and postcode and you will see a price on screen straight away. If you accept, add your details and George calls to book. Collection is free, and we pay by bank transfer when we collect.
For more on what we buy, see our scrap car collection service, or go straight to the pages for MOT failures, non-runners, damaged cars and scrap vans. Our cost guides explain what affects the price for each type of vehicle.
Last updated 14 October 2026 by We Buy Scrap Cars Corby.
How to scrap a car legallyPlain-English advice on scrapping a car legally.Read the guide
Certificate of Destruction explainedPlain-English advice on scrapping a car legally.Read the guide
Scrapping a car with no logbookPlain-English advice on scrapping a car legally.Read the guide
Should I scrap or repair my car?Plain-English advice on scrapping a car legally.Read the guide
How scrap car prices workPlain-English advice on scrapping a car legally.Read the guideQuestions people ask
Do I need to read the guides before getting a price?
No. You can get an instant price online straight away. The guides are there if you want to understand the process first.
Is it legal to scrap a car without a logbook?
Yes. You can scrap a car without a V5C if you have photo ID and proof of ownership and address. Our no-logbook guide explains how.
How do I get a price for my scrap car?
Enter your registration and postcode on our instant price page. Your price appears on screen straight away, with no contact details needed.
Who can legally scrap a car in the UK?
Only an Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF). We take every car we buy to a licensed ATF, which issues a Certificate of Destruction.