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We Buy Scrap Cars Corby buys scrap vans up to 3.5 tonnes in Kettering, including panel vans, Lutons and pickups. 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 Kettering
Kettering sits on the A14, one of the busiest freight routes in the country, and has business parks close to it. That means a lot of vans, and eventually a lot of vans that need scrapping. If you want to scrap a van in Kettering, we buy vans up to 3.5 tonnes and collect them for free from your home, yard or unit.
Which vans can I scrap with you?
- Small vans.
- Panel vans, including long-wheelbase models.
- Luton box vans.
- Pickups and 4x4s.
- Vans that have failed an MOT, will not start or are accident damaged.
We do not buy vehicles over 3.5 tonnes.
Is it time to scrap your van?
Vans that run up and down the A14 rack up big mileage fast. Most owners keep them going until the bills start to bite. Common tipping points include:
- An MOT fail for rust on structural parts.
- A clutch or gearbox on its way out.
- A head gasket problem that keeps returning.
- Repeated downtime that costs you work.
If the van now costs more to keep than it earns, scrapping it is often the sensible step. Our guide on whether to scrap or repair sets out the questions to ask.
How much is my scrap van worth in Kettering?
Weight is the biggest factor, because scrap is priced per tonne, and vans are usually heavier than cars. The current scrap metal price, the make and model and whether the van is complete with its engine, gearbox, catalytic converter and wheels all matter too. Keys and the V5C help, and so does where it is.
See our scrap van cost guide for more. To get your figure, get your instant price with the registration and postcode.
Collecting vans from Kettering businesses
We collect from business premises across Kettering, including yards and units near the A14. If your site has a gate, barrier or set times when vehicles can come and go, tell us when we call to book.
Collections are carried out by our sister company, Rapid Recovery Corby. Some of our trucks can carry one vehicle and tow another, so two vans from the same site can often go in one trip. A van with a dead engine or seized brakes is no problem either.
Clearing out the van
Vans tend to hold far more than cars, so take your time before collection day:
| Check | Why |
|---|---|
| Load area | Remove tools, materials and stock |
| Racking and shelving | Take out anything you want to keep |
| Cab and under seats | Paperwork, chargers and personal items |
| Trackers and dashcams | They belong to you or your business |
| Fuel cards and toll accounts | Cancel anything linked to the reg |
Anything left in the van goes with it. If you want to keep a private plate, transfer it with the DVLA before we collect. Many trades put their business name on a private plate, so it is worth checking this early rather than on collection day.
Paperwork and payment
The seller needs photo ID and proof of address, which we are required to check by law. Hand over the V5C with the van and keep the yellow slip. If the van is a business vehicle, the person selling it must be able to show it is theirs to sell.
No V5C? Our guide to scrapping without a logbook explains what proof of ownership to bring.
We pay instantly by bank transfer when we collect. It is illegal to pay cash for scrap vehicles under the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013, and a transfer also gives a business a clear record.
After collection
The van goes to a licensed Authorised Treatment Facility, which issues a Certificate of Destruction, normally within 7 days, and notifies the DVLA. Any full months of tax are refunded automatically. Remember to cancel the van's insurance.
Related pages
For cars, see scrap car collection in Kettering. If the van has stopped running, read non-runner collection in Kettering. We also collect vans nearby with scrap van collection in Rothwell and scrap van collection in Barton Seagrave.
Last updated 14 October 2026 by We Buy Scrap Cars Corby.
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Questions people ask
Do you scrap vans in Kettering?
Yes. We buy vans up to 3.5 tonnes in Kettering, including small vans, panel vans, Lutons and pickups, and collect them for free.
Can you collect a van from a business park near the A14?
Yes. We collect from business premises across Kettering. Tell us about gates, barriers or site rules when you book.
What do I need to remove from my van?
Remove all tools, materials, stock, racking you want to keep, trackers and personal items. Anything left goes with the van.
Do you buy high mileage vans?
Yes. High mileage is no problem. The price depends mainly on weight, the scrap metal price and whether the van is complete.
How will I be paid for my scrap van?
By bank transfer, instantly, when we collect. Paying cash for scrap vehicles is illegal under the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013.