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We Buy Scrap Cars Corby buys non-runners in Deenethorpe, including seized engines and cars with flat tyres or stuck brakes. Get an instant online price, then we collect free with winches, dollies and skates and pay by bank transfer. Call or WhatsApp 07598 314366.
- Price
- Instant online
- Collection
- Free in Deenethorpe
- Payment
- Bank transfer on collection
- Paperwork
- Certificate of Destruction
On this page
- Non-runner collection in Deenethorpe
- The kit that makes the difference
- Which non-runners do we buy?
- Cars that have sat in barns and yards
- How do non-runners get priced?
- Be honest about what's missing
- When a relative's car has been left
- Can I keep the private plate?
- On the day
- After it's gone
- More options nearby
Non-runner collection in Deenethorpe
Non-runner collection in Deenethorpe is a big part of what we do. A car does not need to start, steer or roll for us to buy it. Get your instant price with the registration and postcode, and tell us it is a non-runner when we call to book.
Villages like Deenethorpe, with farms around them and tracks out towards the old airfield, have more than their share of cars that were parked up "for now" and never moved again. We are used to getting them out.
The kit that makes the difference
Our collections are carried out with trucks from our sister company, Rapid Recovery Corby. That matters with non-runners. We have:
- Beavertail tilt-and-slide transporters with a winch to pull a car on.
- Spec lift tow trucks.
- A van with dollies and skates for wheels that won't turn, low garages and awkward spots.
Some of our trucks can carry one car and tow another, so two dead cars on the same property can often go together.
Which non-runners do we buy?
| Problem | Can we take it? |
|---|---|
| Won't start, flat battery | Yes |
| Seized engine | Yes |
| Flat or perished tyres | Yes |
| Brakes or handbrake seized on | Yes |
| No keys | Yes, tell us first |
| Sat in a barn for years | Yes |
Cars that have sat in barns and yards
A car stored in an outbuilding near Deenethorpe for years will often have brakes stuck to the discs and tyres gone flat. Wheels that won't turn are why we carry skates. The car is lifted onto them and rolled out to where the truck can reach. On soft ground or a long track, tell us in advance so we can plan the safest place to load.
How do non-runners get priced?
Mostly the same as any scrap car. Weight and the current scrap metal price come first. The make and model, whether the engine, gearbox, catalytic converter and wheels are all there, whether you have keys and the V5C, and where the car sits all play a part. Not running does not wipe out the value of the metal. The non-runner cost guide explains more.
Be honest about what's missing
If a car has been sat for years, parts sometimes go walkabout. A catalytic converter is the one that changes things most. Tell us when you enter the details. If we find something different on the day, we explain before we load and you can say no, so there are no surprises either way.
When a relative's car has been left
It is common for a car to stop moving when its owner stops driving or passes away. If you are sorting this out for a family member, call us first and explain. We will tell you what ID and paperwork will help, and the payment goes by bank transfer to whoever is selling. If the V5C cannot be found, read our guide to scrapping a car without a logbook.
Can I keep the private plate?
Yes, but only if you act before the car leaves. A personalised number plate has to be transferred or retained with the DVLA before the vehicle is scrapped. Once the Authorised Treatment Facility has scrapped the car, the plate is lost for good. If the car has been off the road for years and is on a SORN, it can still be done, so sort the plate out first and then book the collection.
On the day
- We check your photo ID and proof of address.
- We look over the car against your description.
- We winch, skate or dolly it onto the truck.
- We pay you by bank transfer before we leave.
We never pay cash. The Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 makes paying cash for scrap cars illegal.
After it's gone
The car goes to a licensed Authorised Treatment Facility, which issues a Certificate of Destruction and tells the DVLA. Full months of tax left are refunded automatically. Cancel the insurance, and keep the Certificate of Destruction safe.
More options nearby
If the car runs but has failed its test, see MOT failures in Deenethorpe. For crash damage, see damaged cars in Deenethorpe. We also collect non-runners in Bulwick and non-runners in Brigstock.
Last updated 14 October 2026 by We Buy Scrap Cars Corby.
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Helpful guides
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- How scrap car prices work
Questions people ask
Will you buy a car in Deenethorpe that doesn't start?
Yes. We buy non-runners, collect them free and pay by bank transfer when we load.
Can you move a car with seized wheels?
Yes. We use skates and dollies under wheels that won't turn, and a winch to load the car.
The car is in a barn down a farm track. Can you reach it?
Usually. Tell us about the track, gates and ground when we call and we will bring the right truck.
Is a non-runner worth less than a running car?
Not necessarily. Scrap value is mostly in the weight and how complete the car is, not whether it runs.
Do I need the keys?
It helps, but we can still collect without them. Let us know in advance.
Can you take two dead cars at once?
Often, yes. Some of our trucks carry one car and tow a second.