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We Buy Scrap Cars Corby buys scrap vans up to 3.5 tonnes across Corby, from home driveways to industrial estates. Get an instant price online, free collection and payment by bank transfer. Call or WhatsApp 07598 314366.
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Scrap van collection in Corby
If you need to scrap a van in Corby, we buy small vans, panel vans, long-wheelbase vans, Lutons and pickups up to 3.5 tonnes. Whether it is a tradesperson's van that has finally given up or an ex-fleet vehicle that is no longer worth running, we give you a price and collect it for free.
Corby has a lot of working vans. The industrial estates and business parks at Earlstrees, Oakley Hay and around Phoenix Parkway are full of them, and plenty more are parked outside homes in Kingswood, Danesholme and Lodge Park overnight.
What vans do you buy?
- Small car-derived vans.
- Medium and long-wheelbase panel vans.
- Luton box vans.
- Pickups.
- Vans that have failed their MOT, will not start or have accident damage.
The limit is 3.5 tonnes. Anything heavier is outside what we buy.
How much will I get to scrap my van in Corby?
Vans are generally heavier than cars, and weight is the biggest factor in a scrap price because scrap is priced per tonne. The current scrap metal price, the make and model, and whether the van is complete all matter too. A van with its engine, gearbox, catalytic converter and wheels in place, plus keys and the V5C, is worth more than one that has been stripped.
Read our scrap van cost guide for more on how vans are valued, then get your instant price with the reg and postcode.
Collecting from business premises in Corby
Many of the vans we buy in town come from businesses. We collect from yards, units and car parks on the Corby industrial estates. Let us know if access is through a gate or barrier, and who will be on site to meet us.
For businesses retiring more than one vehicle, some of our trucks can carry one and tow a second, so two can go in a single visit. Our trucks are run by our sister company, Rapid Recovery Corby, which also means a van with a dead engine or seized brakes is not a problem.
Empty the van before we arrive
This matters more with vans than with cars. Before collection:
- Take out all tools, materials and stock.
- Remove racking you want to keep.
- Check the cab, door pockets and under the seats.
- Take out trackers, dashcams and any fuel cards.
- Cancel toll or parking accounts linked to the registration.
- Transfer any private plate with the DVLA first.
Anything left in the van goes with it, so a final look in the load area is worth the time.
Paperwork for scrapping a van
| You will need | Notes |
|---|---|
| Photo ID | Driving licence or passport of the person selling |
| Proof of address | Required by law |
| V5C logbook | Hand it over and keep the yellow slip |
| Keys | Including any for the load area |
If the van belongs to a business, the person selling it needs to be able to show it is theirs to sell. No V5C? Our guide to scrapping without a logbook explains what proof of ownership helps.
The van goes to a licensed Authorised Treatment Facility, which issues a Certificate of Destruction and tells the DVLA. Any full months of tax left are refunded automatically. Cancel your insurance yourself.
We pay by bank transfer, not cash
Paying cash for scrap vehicles has been illegal since the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013. We pay instantly by bank transfer when we collect, which also gives a business a clean record for its books.
When is it time to scrap a work van?
For most trades, a van earns its keep until the repair bills start eating into the work. A failed MOT on structural rust, a clutch or gearbox on its way out, or a head gasket that keeps giving trouble are the usual tipping points. A van off the road also costs you jobs while it sits at the garage. If the sums no longer add up, scrapping it and putting the money towards the next one is often the practical answer.
Related pages
If your van has stopped running, see non-runner collection in Corby. For cars, use scrap car collection in Corby. We also collect vans just outside town, including scrap van collection in Priors Hall Park and scrap van collection in Great Oakley, where the Oakley Hay industrial area sits close by.
Last updated 14 October 2026 by We Buy Scrap Cars Corby.
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Questions people ask
What size vans do you scrap in Corby?
We buy vans up to 3.5 tonnes, including small vans, panel vans, long-wheelbase vans, Lutons and pickups.
Can you collect a van from an industrial estate in Corby?
Yes. We collect from business premises across Corby, including Earlstrees, Oakley Hay and the Phoenix Parkway area. Tell us about any gates or barriers.
Do I need to empty the van first?
Yes. Please remove all tools, materials, stock and personal items before we arrive, as anything left goes with the van.
Can you take two vans at once?
Often, yes. Some of our trucks carry one vehicle and tow a second. Mention both when you book.
How is a scrap van priced?
Mainly on weight and the current scrap metal price, plus make, model and completeness. Enter your reg and postcode for an instant online price.
Do you buy vans that do not run?
Yes. We collect non-running vans with our own recovery trucks, so the van does not need to start.