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We Buy Scrap Cars Corby offers free scrap car collection in Middleton near Corby. Enter your reg and postcode for an instant online price, and we pay by bank transfer when we collect. Call or WhatsApp 07598 314366.
- Price
- Instant online
- Collection
- Free in Middleton
- Payment
- Bank transfer on collection
- Paperwork
- Certificate of Destruction
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Free scrap car collection in Middleton
Scrap car collection in Middleton does not need to involve ringing round scrap yards. Use our get a price page: enter your registration and postcode and see your price on screen. Accept it, add your details, and we call to arrange a collection time that suits you. There is no charge for collection.
We are We Buy Scrap Cars Corby, owned by George Mitchell. We buy cars of any age, make or model, and every car we collect goes to a licensed Authorised Treatment Facility.
When does it make sense to scrap a car?
Selling privately can work for a car that runs well and has a long MOT. For an older car with problems, scrapping is often the easier choice. Middleton owners usually come to us when:
- The car is worth less than the next repair bill.
- It has very high mileage and is starting to let them down.
- It has been on a SORN for a long time and is not going back on the road.
- A dealer offered little or nothing in part exchange.
- They are clearing a relative's home and the car needs to go.
If you are not sure, our scrap or repair guide sets out the questions to ask.
Collecting from a small village on the A427
Middleton runs along the A427 where it joins Cottingham, on the edge of the Welland valley. Some homes have drives straight onto the main road, others sit back on quieter spots. We collect with our own trucks, run by our sister company Rapid Recovery Corby, so we can pick one that suits where the car is parked.
If the car is in a garage or at the back of a property, our van with dollies and skates can get it out. Some of our trucks carry one car and tow another, which helps when two cars are leaving the same house.
How much is my scrap car worth in Middleton?
The price depends mainly on weight and the current scrap metal price. Make, model, whether the car is complete, whether you have the keys and V5C, and the collection location also make a difference. Because the market moves, we do not publish figures. The instant online price is the reliable way to know.
The price stands as long as the car is complete and as described. If something is different on the day, for example the catalytic converter is missing, we explain before we load and you are free to say no. Our scrap car collection cost guide covers the detail.
What happens on collection day?
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| Arrival | We arrive at the time agreed when we called you |
| ID check | We check photo ID and proof of address, as the law requires |
| Paperwork | You hand over the V5C if you have it and keep the yellow slip |
| Loading | We load the car onto our truck |
| Payment | We pay you instantly by bank transfer |
| Disposal | The car goes to a licensed Authorised Treatment Facility |
The law on paying for scrap cars
The Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 made it illegal to pay cash for scrap metal, including scrap cars. If someone is offering cash for cars in Middleton, they are breaking the law. A bank transfer protects you, as there is a clear record of the sale.
We also hold a waste carrier licence and a scrap metal collector's licence.
Paperwork, tax and insurance
- No V5C? You can still scrap the car with proof of ID and proof of ownership. See our scrap car without logbook guide.
- Road tax: any full months left are refunded automatically once the DVLA is notified.
- Insurance: cancel it yourself once the car has gone.
- Certificate of Destruction: normally issued within 7 days. Keep it safe.
Clearing out the car
Check the glovebox, door pockets, boot and under the spare wheel. Take any dashcam, sat nav and parking permits. Cancel toll and parking accounts linked to the reg, and transfer any private plate with the DVLA before collection, as it is lost once the car is scrapped.
Related pages
For a car that has just failed its test, see MOT failures in Middleton. For a car that will not start, go to non-runners in Middleton. We also provide scrap car collection in Cottingham and scrap car collection in Wilbarston.
Last updated 14 October 2026 by We Buy Scrap Cars Corby.
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Helpful guides
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Questions people ask
How does scrap car collection in Middleton work?
Get an instant price online with your reg and postcode, accept it and we call to book a free collection. We pay by bank transfer when we collect.
Do you charge for collecting a scrap car?
No. Collection from Middleton is free.
Will the price change when you arrive?
Only if the car does not match what you told us. We explain before we load and you can say no.
Can someone else sell the car for an elderly relative?
Yes. Call us first and we explain what ID and proof of ownership will help.
Can I keep my private number plate?
Yes, but you must transfer or retain it with the DVLA before the car is scrapped. Afterwards it is lost.
Do I need my V5C?
It helps, but you can still scrap a car without it if you have proof of ID and proof of ownership.