Scrap your van in Liverpool and Merseyside. Done.
Old, failed MOT, non-runner, end of fleet, enter your reg and we'll price it, collect it free across Merseyside, and clear your account the same day.
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Quote to cash in 24 hours.
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01Instant price
Enter your reg and postcode. We'll have an offer back to you in seconds, no back-and-forth.
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02Choose your slot
Pick a collection date and time that suits you. We work around your schedule, not ours.
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03We collect free
Our driver comes to you. Free collection across the UK, no hidden charges.
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04Paid on the day
Cash lands in your account before the truck leaves. Same-day bank transfer, guaranteed.
What our customers say
“A no nonsense service with friendly people and money paid into my account for the scrap van by the time I got inside. Highly recommend.”
Andrew
“Highest offer by far and no quibbles or attempt to reduce. Did everything they said they would, call from driver before arrival, payment same day. 100% recommend.”
Claire
“Went online to find a company to scrap my van due to engine failure. They came back immediately with a very good offer. Van was collected and money was in my bank account within 2 hours.”
Loretta
“Your driver was amazing, the van hadn't moved for over 15 years, everything was seized up, but he didn't stop until it was moving again. The man deserves praise.”
Kevin Parsonage
“Great quote, over £100 more than other competitors. Recovery driver very helpful with my non runner van that wasn't in the easiest position to take away.”
Matthew Rollins
“Super fast service, gave me a price, arrived the next day, picked up the van, no problems or issues. Thoroughly recommended.”
Mr Philip Doyle
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Scrapping vans in Liverpool and Merseyside
Liverpool's port economy and the Merseyside logistics corridor generate a high density of working vans, from last-mile delivery vehicles in the city centre to heavy-duty flatbeds serving the docks. When those vans reach end of life, the salvage and scrap market across Merseyside is well-established and active.
We collect from the whole Merseyside area: Liverpool, Birkenhead and the Wirral, Knowsley, Sefton, St Helens, and Halton. Business address, residential street, or commercial yard, the driver comes to you.
Scrap or salvage, which pays more?
Scrap pricing is based on metal weight and precious metal content in the catalytic converter. Salvage pricing is based on parts value, a working engine, gearbox, body panels, and drivetrain components that the used parts market will buy. For vans in reasonable mechanical condition, salvage almost always pays more than straight scrap.
When you enter your reg, we run both calculations. If your van has a working drivetrain, you'll see a salvage offer. If it's been in a fire or is structurally compromised, it may be scrap-only, but that's still a real number based on today's market price, not a lowball guess.
What the process looks like
Enter your reg and postcode. Accept the offer. We arrange a flatbed recovery or drive-away collection within 24–48 hours. Payment lands in your account before the van leaves. Certificate of Destruction issued within 5–10 working days. DVLA notified automatically, you're done.
For more on the CoD process and what DVLA notification means for you, see our Certificate of Destruction guide.
Scrapping a van in Liverpool, common questions
Do you collect scrap vans from Liverpool and Merseyside?
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Yes, Liverpool, Birkenhead, Wirral, St Helens, Knowsley, Sefton and across Merseyside. Enter your postcode to confirm coverage.
What's a reasonable scrap value for an old Transit in Liverpool?
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Depends on age, mileage, and what's working. Enter the reg for an actual offer, we check scrap metal weight plus catalyst value plus any serviceable salvage components, and quote the best of those figures.
Will you collect from the docks area or a commercial yard?
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Yes. Port and logistics yard collections are routine. The van needs to be accessible to a recovery truck, if there are access restrictions, note them when you accept.
I've got a van with outstanding finance, can I still scrap it?
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Only if the finance is cleared first. We can settle the outstanding balance directly with the lender and pay you any remaining equity. Enter the reg and have a settlement figure ready.
How do I get the Certificate of Destruction?
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We issue it once the van has been depolluted and crushed at the authorised treatment facility, usually within 5–10 working days. Sent by email, with DVLA automatically notified at the same time.
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