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We Buy Scrap Cars Corby collects non-runners in Kettering, from flat batteries to seized engines and brakes. Get an instant price online, free removal by our own recovery trucks and payment by bank transfer. Call 07598 314366.
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Non-runner collection in Kettering
A car that will not move is often the hardest kind to get rid of. Non-runner collection in Kettering is something we handle regularly, whether the car is stuck on a terraced street, sat on a driveway or shut in a garage. You do not need to get it going first. We bring the equipment and move it ourselves.
What counts as a non-runner?
- A car that will not start, even with a jump.
- A seized engine or a gearbox that has failed.
- Flat or perished tyres after months off the road.
- Brakes that have seized on from standing.
- A car that has not moved in years and is covered in moss and leaves.
We buy all of these.
How we move cars that will not move
Collections are carried out by our sister company, Rapid Recovery Corby. The kit includes:
| Equipment | What it is for |
|---|---|
| Beavertail tilt-and-slide transporters | Winching a car up onto the bed |
| Spec lift tow trucks | Lifting one end and towing |
| Dollies | Moving a car with a flat or missing wheel |
| Skates | Rolling a car whose wheels will not turn |
The van with dollies and skates is useful for low garages and awkward corners. George has spent over five years in vehicle recovery, so a car wedged into a tight Kettering garage is a familiar job.
Non-runners we see around Kettering
Kettering's terraced streets near the town centre can make a dead car a real problem, because on-street spaces are in short supply and neighbours notice a car that never moves. On newer estates, management companies sometimes ask for a long-term non-runner to be cleared from shared parking.
We are also asked to collect cars that were someone's project, a car left after a relative has passed away, and work vehicles that died on a business park near the A14 and were never fixed.
Does a non-runner still have value?
Yes. A non-runner is priced mainly on its weight and the current scrap metal price. A car that does not run but is complete, with its engine, gearbox, catalytic converter and wheels, can still be worth a fair amount. Make and model, keys, the V5C and the collection location also count.
Our non-runner cost guide explains the details. To see a figure for your car, get your instant price and mention that it does not run.
Tell us about access
To bring the right truck and kit, it helps to know:
- Whether the car is on the street, a driveway, in a garage or in a car park.
- If the wheels turn and whether the handbrake is stuck on.
- How wide and how high any garage door is.
- If there are any steps, gates or slopes in the way.
- Whether the keys are with the car.
Photos over WhatsApp to 07598 314366 are the quickest way to show us. A wide shot of where the car sits and a close-up of each wheel tell us most of what we need, and save time on the day for you and your neighbours.
Paperwork for a car that has been off the road
Many non-runners have been on SORN for a long time. That is fine. Once the car is scrapped, a SORN is no longer needed and the Authorised Treatment Facility notifies the DVLA. You will receive a Certificate of Destruction, normally within 7 days.
If the V5C has gone missing over the years, you can still sell the car with photo ID and proof of ownership. See our scrap car without a logbook guide for what to bring.
Paid properly, by bank transfer
We pay instantly by bank transfer when we collect. Paying cash for scrap cars is illegal under the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013, so be wary of anyone who offers it.
Related pages
If the car still drives but failed its MOT, see selling an MOT failure in Kettering. For vans that have stopped running, go to scrap van collection in Kettering. Close by, we also offer non-runner collection in Barton Seagrave and non-runner collection in Geddington.
Last updated 14 October 2026 by We Buy Scrap Cars Corby.
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Questions people ask
Do you collect non-runners in Kettering?
Yes. We collect cars that will not start, roll or steer from across Kettering, using recovery trucks with winches, dollies and skates.
Can you move a car with flat tyres?
Yes. We use dollies and skates to move cars with flat, perished or missing tyres.
My car is stuck in a narrow garage. Can you get it out?
Usually, yes. Our van with dollies and skates is designed for low garages and awkward spots. Send us the door width and height when you book.
Is a car that does not run worth anything?
Yes. Non-runners are priced mainly on weight and the scrap metal price, and a complete car can still be worth a fair amount.
Do I need the V5C to sell a non-runner?
It helps, but you can still sell the car with photo ID and proof of ownership and address.