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We Buy Scrap Cars Corby buys scrap and unwanted cars in Kettering. Get an instant price online, free collection by our own recovery truck and payment by bank transfer when we collect. Call or WhatsApp 07598 314366.
- Price
- Instant online
- Collection
- Free in Kettering
- Payment
- Bank transfer on collection
- Paperwork
- Certificate of Destruction
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Scrap car buyers covering Kettering
Searching "scrap my car Kettering" usually means you have a car that has reached the end of the road and you want it gone without fuss. We Buy Scrap Cars Corby is run by George Mitchell and based just up the A43 in Corby. Kettering is one of the main towns we cover, along with Barton Seagrave, Burton Latimer and the villages around them.
We buy scrap and unwanted cars, vans up to 3.5 tonnes, 4x4s and pickups, whatever the age, make or model.
How do I sell my scrap car in Kettering?
Start with our instant online price. You enter the registration and your Kettering postcode, and see the price straight away. Accept it, add your contact details, and we ring you to agree a collection time.
If you would rather speak to someone, call or WhatsApp 07598 314366. Sending a couple of photos helps if the car is damaged or has parts missing.
The kind of cars we collect in Kettering
Kettering is a busy town with a lot of traffic passing through on the A14, A6 and A509. That shows in the cars we are asked to collect:
- Older cars on terraced streets near the town centre, where parking is tight and a dead car takes up a valuable space.
- Second cars on driveways in the newer estates that have quietly failed an MOT.
- Commuter cars that have done big mileage up and down the A14 and are now worn out.
- Vans and cars from business parks near the A14.
- A car belonging to a relative who has stopped driving or passed away, which we deal with patiently and practically.
Our collections are done with our own recovery trucks, run by our sister company Rapid Recovery Corby. That is why we can take non-runners and cars with seized brakes as easily as ones that drive.
Scrap car services in Kettering
Choose the page that fits your situation:
- Scrap car collection in Kettering for general end of life vehicles.
- Sell an MOT failure in Kettering after a failed test.
- Non-runner collection in Kettering for cars that will not start.
- Sell a damaged car in Kettering for accident damage and write-offs.
- Scrap van collection in Kettering for vans and pickups up to 3.5 tonnes.
How much is my scrap car worth in Kettering?
We do not publish set prices, because scrap is priced per tonne and the scrap metal price changes. Your price is based mainly on the car's weight and that market price, then on the make and model, whether it is complete with engine, gearbox, catalytic converter and wheels, whether you have the keys and V5C, and where it is.
The price you are given stands as long as the car is complete and as described. Our guide to how scrap car prices work explains it in more depth.
Legal, licensed and paid by bank transfer
You may see adverts offering cash for cars. Since the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 it has been illegal to pay cash for scrap metal, including scrap cars. We pay instantly by bank transfer at the time of collection.
We hold a waste carrier licence and a scrap metal collector's licence. Every car goes to a licensed Authorised Treatment Facility, which issues a Certificate of Destruction and notifies the DVLA.
What you need on the day
| Bring | Reason |
|---|---|
| Photo ID | Driving licence or passport, required by law |
| Proof of address | Also required by law |
| V5C logbook | If you have it; keep the yellow slip |
| Keys | They can affect the price |
Our guide on how to scrap a car runs through the whole process.
Nearby places we cover
We also collect around Kettering in Barton Seagrave, Geddington, Rothwell and Great Oakley. When you are ready, get your instant price.
Last updated 14 October 2026 by We Buy Scrap Cars Corby.
What we buy in Kettering
Scrap Car Collection in KetteringGet an instant price online, then we collect free and pay you by bank transfer when we pick it up.View scrap car collection
MOT Failures in KetteringFailed its MOT and not worth fixing? We buy MOT failures as they are, with free collection.View mot failures
Non-Runners in KetteringWon't start, seized or been sat for years? We winch and load non-runners from driveways and garages.View non-runners
Damaged Cars and Write-Offs in KetteringAccident damaged, flood damaged or written off. We buy damaged cars and collect them free.View damaged cars and write-offs
Scrap Van Collection in KetteringScrap vans up to 3.5 tonnes, from small vans to long-wheelbase panel vans and pickups.View scrap van collectionWhat it's worth
- Scrap Car Collection price guide Instant online price
- MOT Failures price guide Instant online price
- Non-Runners price guide Instant online price
- Damaged Cars and Write-Offs price guide Instant online price
- Scrap Van Collection price guide Instant online price
Questions people ask
Do you collect scrap cars in Kettering?
Yes. We collect scrap cars free of charge across Kettering, including the town centre, the residential estates and business parks near the A14.
How do I get a price for my scrap car in Kettering?
Enter your registration and Kettering postcode on our instant price page. The price shows on screen, and if you accept, we call to book a collection.
Do you pay cash for scrap cars in Kettering?
No. Cash payments for scrap cars are illegal under the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013. We pay instantly by bank transfer when we collect.
Can you collect from a terraced street in Kettering?
Yes, as long as the truck can get reasonably close. Tell us about any tight parking when you book so we can plan the collection.
What paperwork do I need to scrap my car?
Photo ID, proof of address and the V5C logbook if you have it. Without the V5C you need proof of ownership as well.
Will the DVLA know my car has been scrapped?
Yes. The Authorised Treatment Facility notifies the DVLA and issues you a Certificate of Destruction, normally within 7 days.