Scrap Car Removal

InterCar makes getting rid of your scrap vehicle simple, fast, and completely free. Whether your car is non-running, accident-damaged, rusted, failed its MOT, or simply too old and expensive to repair, we provide a hassle-free collection service across Europe. Our flatbed trucks pick up scrap vehicles from any location — your driveway, garage, roadside, or commercial premises — at a time that suits you. The scrap car removal industry has historically been plagued by unlicensed operators who offer cash pickups but then dump vehicles illegally, strip them in unregulated yards, or export them without proper documentation — leaving the registered keeper potentially liable for environmental fines, road tax demands, and even criminal charges. InterCar eliminates these risks entirely by operating exclusively through EU-authorised treatment facilities, providing a clear, documented chain of custody from collection to final recycling, and issuing an official Certificate of Destruction that formally ends your legal responsibility for the vehicle. Our collection service covers the entirety of our operating territory across the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland, with same-day availability in most urban areas and guaranteed next-day collection everywhere else.

Every scrap vehicle collected by InterCar is processed at an EU-authorised treatment facility. This means full depollution (removal of all hazardous fluids and materials), systematic dismantling for parts recovery, and environmentally responsible material recycling. You receive an official Certificate of Destruction, and we handle all deregistration paperwork with local authorities. The depollution process is the critical first step in responsible scrap vehicle processing — our certified technicians systematically drain and safely contain all automotive fluids including engine oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid, power steering fluid, coolant, fuel, and air conditioning refrigerant. Pyrotechnic devices such as airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are either safely deployed or removed for specialist disposal. Lead-acid batteries are extracted and sent to dedicated battery recycling facilities where lead, acid, and plastic are all recovered. Catalytic converters are removed for precious metal recovery. Once fully depolluted, the vehicle enters our dismantling bay where trained operatives remove and catalogue any parts with resale value — engines, gearboxes, body panels, lighting units, interior components, and electronic modules. These parts are inspected, graded, and entered into our parts inventory, providing affordable replacement components for vehicle repairers and extending the useful life of quality components.

Unlike unregistered scrap dealers who may dispose of vehicles illegally, InterCar guarantees fully legal, certified processing. We meet all European End-of-Life Vehicle Directive requirements, and our facilities are regularly audited. For vehicles with remaining value (intact parts, valuable metals, or low mileage), we offer payment on collection. Our pricing for scrap vehicles with residual value is transparent and based on current scrap metal prices, parts demand data, and the specific condition of your vehicle. Heavier vehicles with intact major components typically command higher payments, while lighter vehicles or those that have already been partially stripped may qualify for free collection only. In all cases, the environmental benefit is the same: your vehicle is processed responsibly, materials are recovered and recycled, hazardous substances are handled safely, and you receive complete legal protection through our Certificate of Destruction. We also serve commercial clients including insurance companies processing total-loss claims, police forces disposing of seized and abandoned vehicles, local authorities clearing illegally parked or dumped vehicles, and fleet operators decommissioning ageing stock in bulk. Our commercial scrap collection service includes priority scheduling, volume-based pricing, consolidated reporting, and dedicated account management.