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We Buy Scrap Cars Corby offers free scrap car collection in Lowick. Enter your reg and postcode for an instant online price, we collect at a time that suits you and pay by bank transfer. Call 07598 314366.
- Price
- Instant online
- Collection
- Free in Lowick
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- Bank transfer on collection
- Paperwork
- Certificate of Destruction
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Scrap car collection in Lowick that works around you
Scrap car collection in Lowick starts with a registration and a postcode. Put both into our instant price form, and you will see what we will pay straight away. If you are happy, accept it, add your contact details and we call to agree a collection time. There is no charge for collection and the money goes to your bank account by transfer when we load the car.
We are a local scrap car buyer based in Corby. Lowick sits out towards Thrapston in farming country, and we collect from homes, yards and business premises around the village.
Who sells a scrap car in Lowick?
Most of the cars we collect from small villages have a story behind them. Some typical ones:
- The family car replaced by something newer, left on the drive with no tax.
- The farm runabout used on tracks until the bodywork gave out.
- A car that belonged to a parent or grandparent who has stopped driving.
- A spare kept for emergencies that has now been sat for years.
Whatever the reason, the process is the same. You do not need to drive anywhere or tow it to a scrap yard yourself.
Is it worth scrapping, or should I repair it?
If repairs would cost more than the car is worth, scrapping usually makes sense. That is especially true when the problem is a big one, such as structural rust, a failed gearbox or a head gasket. Our guide on whether to scrap or repair talks through how to decide. If the car has just failed its test, see selling an MOT failure in Lowick.
What decides my scrap car price?
| Factor | How it affects the price |
|---|---|
| Weight | Scrap is priced per tonne, so heavier cars are usually worth more |
| Scrap metal market | The price per tonne changes over time |
| Make and model | Looked up from your registration |
| Completeness | Engine, gearbox, catalytic converter and wheels all count |
| Keys and V5C | Having them helps |
| Location | Set from your postcode |
The full explanation is on our scrap car collection cost guide. The price stands as long as the car is as described. If anything differs on the day, we tell you why before loading and you can say no.
Collection from rural properties
Village collections are rarely a simple kerbside pick-up. Cars might be parked on gravel, on grass, behind a gate or in a barn. Tell us about the access when we call. We pick the truck to suit, and we have a van with dollies and skates for cars wedged into tight spaces. If the car does not run at all, our non-runner service in Lowick covers what we do.
The legal side, kept simple
We hold a waste carrier licence and a scrap metal collector's licence. Every car goes to a licensed Authorised Treatment Facility, known as an ATF. The ATF issues a Certificate of Destruction, normally within 7 days, and notifies the DVLA. Keep that certificate as proof you are no longer responsible for the car. Our certificate of destruction guide covers it in more detail.
Once the DVLA knows, any full months of vehicle tax left are refunded to you automatically. You should cancel the insurance yourself.
Before we arrive
- Empty the glovebox, door pockets, boot and the well under the spare wheel.
- Take out dashcams, sat navs and any parking permits.
- Transfer or retain a private plate with the DVLA first, as it is lost once the car is scrapped.
- Find your photo ID and proof of address.
- Keep the yellow slip from the V5C when you hand the logbook over.
Scrap car buyers who pay by bank transfer
You may see adverts for cash for cars. Since the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013, paying cash for scrap cars has been illegal, so we pay by bank transfer every time.
Nearby
We also run scrap car collection in Brigstock and scrap car collection in Grafton Underwood. For everything we do in the village, visit our Lowick area page.
Last updated 14 October 2026 by We Buy Scrap Cars Corby.
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Helpful guides
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Questions people ask
Is scrap car collection in Lowick free?
Yes. Collection is free and we pay you for the car by bank transfer when we load it.
How quickly can you collect from Lowick?
Same-day collection is often possible, but we agree a time that suits you when we call after you accept your price.
How much is my scrap car worth?
It depends mainly on weight and the current scrap metal price, plus make, model and completeness. Get an instant price online from your registration.
Do I need my V5C logbook?
It helps, but it is not essential. Without it we need photo ID and proof of ownership.
Will I get my road tax back after scrapping?
Yes. When the ATF tells the DVLA the car is scrapped, any full months of tax left are refunded automatically.
What happens to a private number plate?
You must transfer or retain it with the DVLA before the car is scrapped. After that it is lost.