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We Buy Scrap Cars Corby offers free non-runner collection in Gretton, including cars that will not start, roll or steer. Get an instant online price and we collect with our own recovery trucks, paying by bank transfer. Call or WhatsApp 07598 314366.
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Dead car removal in Gretton
Non-runner collection in Gretton is straightforward with the right kit. Because our collections use the recovery trucks of our sister company, Rapid Recovery Corby, we can move cars that will not start, will not roll and cannot be steered. Start with an instant price online, accept it, and we will call to arrange a visit.
You do not need to get the car running, charge the battery or inflate the tyres. Leave it exactly where it is.
Why a non-runner on a hill needs care
Gretton is built on a hilltop, and some drives and lanes slope. A car with no working brakes or a seized gearbox needs to be secured properly before it is moved, especially on a gradient. We winch cars onto the bed under control rather than letting them roll. When we book, tell us whether the car is on a slope and which way it faces.
Cars that have been stood still
Plenty of Gretton non-runners have simply been parked too long. A car left in a garage after the owner stopped driving. A project car that never got finished. A runabout that would not start after a cold snap and was left where it stopped. After a few years the battery is dead, the tyres have gone flat and the brakes may have stuck on.
We buy all of them, whatever the age, make or model.
Kit we bring for non-runners
| Problem | Our answer |
|---|---|
| Wheels will not turn | Dollies and skates |
| Car in a low or tight garage | Van with dollies and skates |
| Car on a slope or in a yard | Beavertail transporter with a winch |
| Two non-runners at the same address | A truck that carries one and tows another |
Is a non-runner still worth something?
Yes. A car that does not run is still made of metal, and scrap is priced by weight. The scrap metal price, make and model also count, along with whether the engine, gearbox, catalytic converter and wheels are still on the car. Keys and the V5C help too.
The instant online price uses your registration and postcode. It stands as long as the car is complete and as described. If we find something different, we explain it before loading, and you can refuse. Read the non-runner cost guide for more on what affects the figure.
Old paperwork, missing keys
Cars that have been parked for years often come with lost keys, a long-forgotten SORN and a logbook nobody can find. None of that stops you selling. Tell us about missing keys when you book. Without a V5C, you can still sell with photo ID and proof of ownership and address. See our guide on scrapping without a logbook.
How you get paid
We pay by bank transfer when we collect. We never pay cash, because the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 makes cash payments for scrap cars illegal. On the day, have photo ID and proof of address ready.
After the car has gone
The car goes to a licensed Authorised Treatment Facility. You receive a Certificate of Destruction, normally within 7 days, and the DVLA is told. Keep the certificate. A scrapped car no longer needs a SORN, and any full months of tax are refunded automatically. Our Certificate of Destruction guide explains why it matters.
Garages holding a customer's non-runner
If you run a garage or workshop and a customer has left a dead car with you, we can take it away once the owner has accepted a price and can show ID. That frees up the space for paying work.
Before collection
Go through the car for belongings, including the boot and under the spare wheel. If there is a private plate on it that you want to keep, retain it with the DVLA before we collect.
Related help
For a car with accident damage too, see damaged car buyers in Gretton. We also remove non-runners in Harringworth and Rockingham, and our scrap car collection in Gretton page covers the general service.
Last updated 14 October 2026 by We Buy Scrap Cars Corby.
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Questions people ask
Can you collect a car in Gretton that will not start?
Yes. We collect non-runners free and use winches, dollies and skates to move them safely.
My car is on a sloping drive with no brakes. Is that a problem?
No. We winch the car onto the truck under control. Tell us about the slope when you book.
Are non-runners worth anything?
Yes. Scrap cars are priced mainly on weight and the scrap metal price, so a non-runner still has value. Get an instant price online.
The tyres are flat and the brakes have seized. Can you move it?
Yes. Dollies and skates go under the wheels so the car can be moved without them turning.
I can't find the keys or the logbook. Can I still sell?
Yes. Tell us about the keys when you book, and bring photo ID and proof of ownership and address in place of the V5C.
Do you pay cash for non-runners?
No. We pay by bank transfer on collection, as cash payments for scrap cars are illegal.