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We Buy Scrap Cars Corby buys damaged cars in Wilbarston, including accident damage, flood damage and Cat S, Cat N and Cat B insurance buy-backs. Get an instant online price, then we collect free and pay by bank transfer. Call or WhatsApp 07598 314366.
- Price
- Instant online
- Collection
- Free in Wilbarston
- Payment
- Bank transfer on collection
- Paperwork
- Certificate of Destruction
On this page
- Accident damaged car buyers in Wilbarston
- What sort of damage do we buy?
- The write-off categories
- Repair or scrap a Cat S or Cat N car?
- Moving a car that's badly damaged
- What sets the price of a damaged car?
- Water damage
- Payment and paperwork
- Clearing the car after an accident
- Car still at a garage or storage yard?
- Related pages
Accident damaged car buyers in Wilbarston
If you want to sell a damaged car in Wilbarston, we are accident damaged car buyers who collect free and pay by bank transfer. Enter the registration and postcode to get your instant price, describe the damage, and accept the price on screen. We then call to book collection.
Wilbarston is a ridge-top village west of Corby, close to the Leicestershire border. Most journeys from here are on country roads, where bends, wildlife and winter weather all take their toll. When a car comes off worse, we can take it off your hands.
What sort of damage do we buy?
- Front, rear and side accident damage.
- Cars with airbags deployed.
- Insurance write-offs you have kept, known as buy-backs.
- Flood damaged cars.
- Cars with damage that means they won't roll or steer.
The write-off categories
| Category | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Cat A | Must be crushed completely |
| Cat B | Shell must be crushed, some parts can be salvaged |
| Cat S | Structural damage, can be repaired and go back on the road |
| Cat N | Non-structural damage, can be repaired |
A buy-back is when your insurer pays out and lets you keep the car. If you no longer want to repair it, you can scrap it with us.
Repair or scrap a Cat S or Cat N car?
Cat S and Cat N cars can legally go back on the road once repaired. Whether that makes sense depends on the bill. If repairs would cost more than the car is worth afterwards, scrapping is usually the better route. See our scrap or repair guide for a sensible way to decide.
Moving a car that's badly damaged
A car with a buckled wheel or suspension damage may not roll. That is fine. Our trucks come from our sister company, Rapid Recovery Corby, with winches, dollies and skates. If you have two damaged vehicles at the same address, some trucks can carry one and tow the other.
What sets the price of a damaged car?
The same things as any scrap car: weight, the current scrap metal price, make and model, how complete it is, keys, the V5C and the location. Damage that has destroyed or removed parts can bring the price down, which is why an honest description matters. Read the damaged cars cost guide for more.
If we find the car is different from what you described, we explain the change before loading. You can say no.
Water damage
Flood water ruins electrics and interiors, and problems can keep appearing weeks later. If a car has been through deep water and the garage can't fix it, we will buy it. Never try to restart an engine that stalled in water.
Payment and paperwork
We pay instantly by bank transfer when we collect. We never pay cash, because the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 makes paying cash for scrap cars illegal.
Have ready:
- Photo ID such as a driving licence or passport.
- Proof of address.
- The V5C, if you have it.
- Any keys.
The car goes to a licensed Authorised Treatment Facility, which issues a Certificate of Destruction and tells the DVLA. Full months of tax left are refunded automatically. Cancel any insurance still running. Our how to scrap a car guide explains the steps.
Clearing the car after an accident
Before we collect, go through the car carefully. After a crash, belongings often end up under seats or in the footwells. Check the glovebox, door pockets, boot and under the spare wheel, and remove any dashcam, as its footage may matter to your claim. Transfer any private plate with the DVLA first, because it is lost once the car is scrapped.
Car still at a garage or storage yard?
After an accident, a car often ends up at a repairer or storage site. We can usually collect from there. Tell us where it is and who to contact for access, and we will still check your ID at handover.
Related pages
For cars that just won't start, see non-runners in Wilbarston. For an everyday scrap car, see scrap car collection in Wilbarston. We also buy damaged cars in Rushton and damaged cars in East Carlton.
Last updated 14 October 2026 by We Buy Scrap Cars Corby.
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Helpful guides
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Questions people ask
Do you buy accident damaged cars in Wilbarston?
Yes. We buy accident damaged cars, collect them free and pay by bank transfer.
Can I scrap an insurance write-off I kept?
Yes. We buy Cat S, Cat N and Cat B buy-backs.
Can you collect a damaged car from a body shop or storage yard?
Usually, yes. Tell us where it is and who to contact, and we will check your ID at handover.
Do you take cars damaged by flood water?
Yes. Don't try to restart the engine. Tell us about the water damage when you get your price.
Does the damage reduce the scrap price?
It can if parts are destroyed or missing. Weight and completeness are the main factors.