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We Buy Scrap Cars Corby buys accident damaged cars and write-offs in Stanion, including Cat S, N and B buy-backs and flood damage. Instant online price, free collection and payment by bank transfer. Call or WhatsApp 07598 314366.
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Damaged car buyers for Stanion
Accidents happen on every road, from the A6116 past the village to the lanes heading out towards the countryside. If you want to sell a damaged car in Stanion, we buy accident damaged cars, insurance write-offs and flood damaged cars, and collect them free.
Begin by entering the reg and postcode for your instant price. Tell us about the damage at this stage so the price holds when we arrive.
Write-off categories explained
When an insurer writes a car off, it gives it a category:
- Cat A: must be crushed entirely.
- Cat B: the body shell must be crushed, though some parts can be salvaged.
- Cat S: structural damage. It can be repaired and returned to the road.
- Cat N: non-structural damage. It can be repaired.
If the insurer has paid you out and you have kept the car, that is a buy-back. We can buy and scrap buy-backs.
Should I repair a Cat S or Cat N, or scrap it?
Some owners keep a written-off car planning to fix it. For a Cat N with light damage, that can work. But structural repairs on a Cat S, airbag replacement, or damage to the suspension and steering can soon cost more than the car is worth. Once parts and labour pass the value of the car, scrapping it is the practical choice. Read our scrap or repair guide before you decide.
Flood damaged cars
Water damage is not always obvious at first. Electrical faults, damp interiors and engine trouble can keep showing up long afterwards. If your car has been through flood water, whether the insurer wrote it off or not, we can collect it. Tell us if there is still water inside when you book.
Flood damaged cars are priced the same way as any other scrap car. The water itself does not stop us buying, and we load the car on the truck rather than trying to start it, which avoids causing further damage to the engine.
How is a damaged car priced?
| Factor | How it affects the price |
|---|---|
| Weight | The biggest factor, scrap is priced per tonne |
| Scrap metal price | Moves with the market |
| Make and model | Some models carry more value |
| Engine, gearbox, cat, wheels | A complete car is worth more |
| Keys and V5C | Both help |
| Location | Where we collect from |
The visible damage often matters less than people think. What makes the bigger difference is whether anything has been removed since the accident. If what we find on the day does not match what you told us, we explain before we load, and you can say no. For more, see our damaged cars cost guide.
Where is your car now?
After a crash, the car may be at a garage, a body shop or a storage yard rather than at home in Stanion. We collect from garage forecourts and business premises as well as driveways and roadsides. Let us know the address and who to speak to there.
Our collections are carried out by Rapid Recovery Corby trucks, so a car with a buckled wheel, a flat tyre or locked steering can still be loaded safely.
On the day
Please have ready:
- Photo ID, a driving licence or passport.
- Proof of address.
- The V5C, if you still have it.
- Any keys.
Empty the car first, including the glovebox and boot. Dashcams often hold useful footage after an accident, so take yours out before we load. If the car has a private plate, transfer or retain it with the DVLA before it is scrapped.
Payment and paperwork
We pay you by bank transfer on collection. Paying cash for scrap cars has been illegal since the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013. Your car then goes to a licensed Authorised Treatment Facility, which issues a Certificate of Destruction, normally within 7 days, and notifies the DVLA. Our guide to the Certificate of Destruction explains why you should keep it.
Related pages
If the damaged car will not move, see non-runner collection in Stanion. For a general scrap, see scrap car collection in Stanion. We also buy damaged cars in Corby and Weldon.
Last updated 14 October 2026 by We Buy Scrap Cars Corby.
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Questions people ask
Do you buy accident damaged cars in Stanion?
Yes. We buy accident damaged cars in Stanion as they are, with free collection and payment by bank transfer.
Can I sell my insurance write-off?
Yes. If you kept the car after the insurer paid out, we can buy and scrap the buy-back.
Do you buy Cat S and Cat N cars?
Yes. We buy Cat S, Cat N and Cat B cars. A Cat A car must be crushed entirely, which the Authorised Treatment Facility handles.
My car is at a body shop. Can you collect from there?
Yes. We collect from garages, body shops and business premises as well as homes.
Do you buy flood damaged cars in Stanion?
Yes. Tell us about the flood damage when you book so we can plan the collection.