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Scrap My Car Hinckley
Find the best price for your scrap car in Hinckley.
If you need to scrap a car in Hinckley or anywhere in Leicestershire, then Scrap Car Comparison is here for you. Get quotes in moments and your car removed for free thanks to our industry-leading services.
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Who We Are: Hinckley's Largest Scrap Car Buyer Since 2009
Since 2009, we’ve helped drivers across Hinckley and the UK scrap, sell and recycle their old vehicles quickly, safely and for the best possible price.
- £225 million+ paid to customers for their vehicles since 2009 – so you know you’re getting a fair price for your scrap car
- 8.5 million+ vehicles processed through our technology, matching you with the right buyer every time
- 450+ Authorised Treatment Facilities and specialist buyers nationwide, so your car is collected fast wherever you are
- Hundreds of thousands of cars bought every year, making us Hinckley’s leading scrap and salvage car buying website
- £1 million+ raised for national and local charities since 2016
- Thousands of tonnes of end-of-life vehicles cleared from Hinckley’s roads every month, cutting emissions and keeping the roads safer
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Testimonials
"The guy rang and told me my payment would be in my account by 6pm that day less than 3 hours later it was in, so I'm really impressed. "
Robert, Hinckley"Quick and convenient. Kept me informed and gave me notice of exact time of arrival!"
Michelle, Leicester"All went smoothly and both of the service advisors I spoke to were so helpful. Payment went into the bank exactly when they said it would."
William, Hinckley
Money paid out for these vehicles in Hinckley
✅ MOT failures
✅ Non-starters
✅ Insurance write-offs
✅ Damaged vehicles
✅ Petrol and diesel vehicles
✅ Uneconomical cars and vans
✅ Missing paperwork
✅ No keys
✅ Breakdowns
✅ SORN vehicles
✅ Electric and hybrid cars
Scrap car services in Hinckley
Whatever old vehicle you’ve got in Hinckley, we can help you out. Here’s a quick look at what we do.
Scrap your car
The easiest vehicle sale you'll ever see - simply put your details into our generator and let us do the rest. You'll have an offer in seconds and the car sold in a matter of days - if not hours!
Sell your car for salvage
If your car still has some life left in it, you could make even more money by selling it as salvage. This means it'll either be repaired or stripped down to repair others. Either way, there's more value in it!
Sell a damaged car
Damaged vehicles are never easy to sell, unless you use our service! Just tell us what's wrong with it and we'll have buyers queuing up to get their hands on your old set of wheels.
Sell a van or commercial vehicle
We don't just get great prices for cars, and can easily sell your commercial vehicles no matter what they are. We've sold vans, trucks, buses and everything in between - we can even help with fleet disposal, too.
How to scrap your car in Hinckley
1. Get a quote
Use our online generator to see what prices your car could fetch within moments. While you could choose to accept this price, we'll call you to discuss any further options available to you. Our call is your opportunity to get an even better price. Be honest and accurate and we'll recalculate your offer and see if you could sell as salvage rather than scrap.
2. Accept an offer
Remember that stripping parts off your car can actually lower your price, so leave the car intact and we'll always make sure we get you the most on the table. Make sure you let us know whether it runs, what parts still work, any MOT history etc, as this can all help raise your salvage offers. We also recommend that you now prepare your car for collection by removing all personal items, making sure it's accessible and having all paperwork to hand.
3. Arrange collection
Once you've accepted a price we'll put you in touch with one of our collection specialists. The collection agent will give the car a quick inspection to ensure it is as described, and once it's removed the money will be paid to you via bank transfer. Cash isn't available due to the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013.
Scrap Locations in Hinckley
Hinckley is covered in full by our network, so any LE10 postcode can enjoy free collection. Whether you’re in the centre of town or further out in the likes of Burbage, Barwell, Earl Shilton, Hollycroft, Sketchley, Stoke Golding or Wykin, you know you’re going to get the very best offers in all of Leicestershire.
You don’t even need to be at home to utilise our service. We can collect cars from anywhere, whether that’s a relative’s house, a work car park or even stranded at the side of Coventry Road, the A5, A47 or the M69. We can also collect from villages and farms from outside the LE10 district. Just let us know if your collector will need to make specific arrangements for any more rural locations.
2026 car scrapping and salvaging statistics for Hinckley
- In 2025 we helped our customers in Hinckley sell circa 1210 cars. That’s 12% of all the cars brought to us in Leicestershire.
- 698 of the cars in Hinckley were sold at their scrap value, but 508 (42%) were sold to specialist salvage buyers at a higher price.
- The average mileage of all the cars sold in Hinckley was 127,696 miles; the youngest car was 3.6 years, and the oldest was 50 years.
- Of all the fuel types, diesel was most commonly brought to us making up 52% of all vehicles. Petrol made up 47%, and electric, only 1%.
- 22% of all the cars were black, 20% were silver, 18% were blue, 16% were white, 13% were grey, and 11% of them were red.
Can I scrap my car in Hinckley?
Yes. We arrange scrap and salvage collections right across Hinckley and the LE10 postcode, from the town centre out to Burbage, Barwell, Earl Shilton and the surrounding villages. Enter your reg and postcode and you will see offers from buyers covering your area in seconds. Collection is free wherever you are.
Can you scrap any make or model of car?
Absolutely! From sought after supercars to the most boring of family hatchbacks and city cars, we can get great prices for anything. Think your car is too rare to scrap? Give our team a call and they’ll happily guide you through the process.
What happens to scrap vehicles?
By law, all scrap vehicles are taken to an Authorised Treatment Facility and recycled in line with environmental regulations, and you can ask for a Certificate of Destruction once yours has been processed. This means your car, now defined as an end-of-life vehicle (ELV) will be returned to its original raw materials following the process of depollution. These materials can then be used again in the manufacture of other new vehicles. In effect, your old car will help build new ones!
What are scrap car prices in Hinckley?
Every scrap car valuation we provide in Hinckley will be based on its weight and the current rate for scrap metal nationwide. We’ll then look closer at your local area combined with any additional information you’re able to provide to see if we can boost that offer in any way.
How is salvage different to scrap?
Scrap vehicles are sent straight to the crusher. Salvage vehicles are broken down for any reusable parts first. This means you’re potentially going to get even more money for your car, as buyers are prepared to pay more if they can sell those parts on again. Find out how to salvage your car.
What documents do I need to scrap my car in Hinckley?
Your V5C logbook and photo ID are the main two. If the V5C has gone missing we can usually still go ahead, using proof of address and something linking you to the car, such as an MOT certificate or service history. The buyer takes care of the DVLA side once the car has been collected.
Do I get a road tax refund when I scrap my car?
Yes. Once the DVLA has been told the car is scrapped, any full months of tax left on it are refunded automatically. The refund goes to the registered keeper at the address on the V5C, so it is worth checking that is up to date before collection day.
Can I scrap a car that still has finance on it?
Not until the finance is settled, or your lender agrees to it in writing. The finance company keeps a legal interest in the car until the agreement ends, so the car is not yours to scrap yet. Speak to your lender first, then come back for a quote.
What if I have lost the keys?
That is not a problem. Missing keys will not stop a collection and will not change the price you were quoted. The collection team have the kit to load a car that cannot be started or steered. Just mention it on the call so nobody is caught out on the day.
Do I have to be there for the collection?
You do not need to be present if you are unavailable, and can nominate someone to represent you if necessary. The person representing you must be over the age of 18 with ID and proof of address. This is also the case if you are scrapping a car on behalf of someone else, such as an elderly relative or after a bereavement – although you must make this clear whilst getting a quote in this situation.
Can I keep my personalised number plate?
Yes, but you must fill out some forms with DVLA first to make sure it isn’t lost. You’ll either need to transfer the registration to another vehicle or put it on retention. Both of these methods will avoid losing the registration forever when the car is taken to be crushed.
Can I scrap a SORN car?
Absolutely! In fact, scrapping a SORN car is often easier as you don’t need to worry about cancelling any tax or insurance once it’s gone. There is no need to retax your car before collection if it’s currently SORN – just let our team know so the collector can make the relevant preparations before they get there.
Are any MOT failures worth repairing instead of scrapping?
Not all MOT failures are going to be so major that the car is beyond all hope. Weigh up the cost of the repairs against the overall value of your car. If the repairs are close to the car’s value, then it’s probably worth scrapping it, as in some cases repairing one problem can just uncover further ones down the road.
How do I get the best price for my car in Hinckley?
To get the best price, use a service like ours that provides both scrap and salvage quotes. Many older or written-off cars aren’t destined for the scrap heap; some are salvaged for parts or even fully restored. Ensure you describe the car’s condition accurately, as salvage buyers often pay more. Also, check for collection fees, as our quotes always include free collection.
Are your prices really guaranteed?
Yes. Once you accept a quote we lock the price in, so as long as the car matches the description you gave us, that’s the price you’ll be paid. Salvage quotes depend on the car’s condition, not just its weight. Accurately describing the vehicle ensures the highest price and prevents later adjustments. Misrepresentation can occasionally result in lower offers. However, our team will let you know and share why.
