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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Review summary

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Considering 3,500 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company, consistently praising the excellent service and professional staff. Customers found the booking process easy and efficient, often receiving the best local quotes for their vehicles. Many highlighted the prompt payment, with money often transferred to their accounts before the car was even collected. The overall user experience was described as smooth, straightforward, and hassle-free from start to finish. However, some people were dissatisfied with price reductions after an initial quote, feeling that the agreed price was not honored. A few other people also felt that the collection service was unreliable, with drivers not arriving on time or at all, leading to wasted time.

What people talk about most

Service

Users describe positive interactions with service, highlighting its professionalism, efficiency, and ease... See more

Staff

Clients share positive opinions on staff, frequently highlighting their professionalism, helpfulness, and... See more

Payment

Reviewers highlight positive aspects of payment, with many customers praising the instant and prompt transfer... See more

Price

Consumers generally express satisfaction with the pricing, often finding it to be fair and competitive, with... See more

User experience

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Needed to dispose of my faithful old ford focus sadly MOT Failure. Local scrappers were paying £90, Car Recycling paid £156. Excellent service all round very professional and very efficient. Col... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy no pressure booking service and the best local quote. Pick up was hassle free. The driver rang half an hour before collection and apolofised for being slightly behind time. Cash was transferred w... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really great company, I would definitely recommend and use again, the driver arrived on time to collect the car, was very professional, the process was very quick, easy and smooth from start to finish... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our car had been damaged in an accident and after receiving a cash pay out from the other party's insurers we needed to sell that damaged vehicle. We received great service from very helpful and frien... See more


Company details

  1. Auto Wrecker
  2. Car Dealer
  3. Motor Vehicle Dealer
  4. Used Car Dealer

About Car.co.uk

Written by the company

At car.co.uk, we don’t just help you sell your car—we buy it, offering a seamless, hassle-free experience from start to finish. Unlike many other car buying platforms, we cut out the middleman, ensuring a straightforward process with no hidden fees.

Whether your car is in top condition, has mechanical issues, or is ready to be scrapped, we specialize in purchasing vehicles up to £4,000—including MOT failures, insurance write-offs, and end-of-life scrap cars. With same-day or next-day collection available across the UK, we’re proud to offer a truly national service with local collectors.

Upon collection, your car is transported on a vehicle transporter—not driven away—and you’ll receive immediate payment sent the minute your car is loaded. We'll also also keep you updated about your collection in real-time with updates and ETAs sent straight to your phone.

At car.co.uk, we’re not just about buying cars—we’re about providing a friendly, professional service. Our drivers are on hand to answer any questions and assist you with the V5 paperwork, so you’re always in good hands.

Thousands of customers trust us to deliver a stress-free experience, and we’re proud to provide an exceptional level of service every step of the way.

Selling your car to car.co.uk couldn't be easier!

Written by the company

Step1. Enter your registration and postcode.
We'll generate an instant valuation in under 20 seconds.
Step 2. Choose a collection date & time to suit you.
We offer same day next day collections, or book any day up to two weeks in advance.
Step 3. FREE collection & great communication
On the day of collection our driver will notify you when they’re on their way and when they have arrived.
Step 4. Instant payment
Once the car is loaded on the truck, we'll pay you immediately.
At car.co.uk we're committed to keeping things simple and honest for our customers.
Price guarantee
If your car is as you've described, we'll pay the quoted price. Any major discrepancies will be agreed with you.
Fast and free collection
Choose a collection date that suits you. Our driver will keep you fully informed by text or call when they're on route.
Instant payment
We'll pay you instantly into your bank account.
No hidden fees
Transparent pricing from start to finish—no hidden fees or unexpected charges.

Earn £20 for every referral

Unlimited earning potential

Unlimited earning potential

At car.co.uk, we believe great service should be rewarded. That’s why we’ve made it easy for you to earn £20 each time you refer a friend to sell their car with us—and the best part? You don’t have to lift a finger!

Here’s how it works: when we collect your car, you’ll receive an email with your unique referral code. Simply pass it along to your friends, and every time they use it, we’ll deposit £20 straight into your bank account. It’s unlimited and uncapped—the more friends you refer, the more you can earn!

Selling your car has never been this rewarding. Start earning with car.co.uk today!


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything was great

Everything was great, from qetting the quote, booking it, and collection. The Driver who collected the car Nistor, was very nice and professional, explained the whole process and did exactly what he said.

14 May 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend

Filled out the online form quick and simple got a quote the next day then Spoke to 2 guys Chris and Ryan who were more than helpful and very friendly and reassuring with any queries I had honestly can't thank them enough, day of delivery the guy came took a few pictures and money was transferred to my account almost immediately definitely recommended

14 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Money hit my account immediately after…

Money hit my account immediately after the car was collected, pleasant collection experience, strangely the driver did not complete the V5 but simply photographed it and took it away with him unsigned by me or him (driver said this was normal practice - but it's not what their communications say should happen). I trust that this won't be a problem down the line.

13 May 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A good experrience

The driver arrived a little late but was very apologetic. He was a friendly, likeable person who explained the procedure very clearly. The paperwork was done quickly and the money was in my bank before he cleared the end of my drive. Altogether a good experience.

12 May 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent from start to finish

Excellent from start to finish, they were the first I emailed and got instant quote. They stayed in contact all the way through the process until car was picked up and instant payment. Professional car removal driver picked up car, and also rang me and emailed me. Thanks for making it all so easy.

11 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The whole experience was so easier

The whole experience was so easier. Once I accepted the offer I had easy steps to following to arrange the pick-up of my car. Although the steps I was told would happen, on pickup day, didn’t happen. The transition was so easy and quick. As soon as I gave keys and documents over the email & money arrived within seconds. Would definitely recommend this company and use again if I ever have the need to.

12 May 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Offering under 200 pound for a 2013 car…

Offering under 200 pound for a 2013 car when we buy any car and other sites give me a price of 1500 your sire is a complete joke

11 May 2026
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Reply from Car.co.uk

Hello MRCRAIGOGLESBY

We’re sorry to hear you were disappointed with the valuation provided.

The quote you received was based on the vehicle being sold as scrap, rather than a retail or part-exchange valuation, which is why it may differ significantly from prices offered by companies buying vehicles for resale.

Scrap prices are calculated using a range of factors including the vehicle’s condition, age, weight and current scrap metal market values at the time of the quote.

We completely understand that this may not have been the figure you were expecting, especially when comparing it with other types of car buying services, but we’d never want to mislead customers about how our valuations are calculated.

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

Kind regards,

Car.co.uk

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bad customer service

I had used car.co.uk previously with no issues so when I needed another car scrapped I didn’t hesitate to use them again. But after this experience I wouldn’t be recommending them to anyone

I booked in to have a car collected for scrap the following afternoon, waited home all day & no one turned up. I called car.co.uk and was told the buyers office was now closed and they wouldn’t be coming that night but the buyer or the advisor would call me first thing the next morning

I had heard nothing by 10:30am the next morning so called car.co.uk again and was told the buyer tried to call me the previous day but he definitely didn’t. Long story short - after getting the buyers phone number from car.co.uk I spend 2 hours going round in circles, unable to get through to the buyer and car.co.uk telling me I just need to keep trying cause there’s no other buyers in my area. When I eventually spoke to the buyer they told me they had asked car.co.uk to contact me to change the day & time as they couldn’t do the time I originally booked

Car.co.uk then called and told me there magically was another buyer available and the car did get collected that day. I’m glad it was resolved in the end but the customer service I received was really poor. Multiple advisors talked over me, seemed frustrated and unwilling to provide me any solution. My agreement was with car.co.uk - I shouldn’t have spent all morning trying to call the buyer. I’m not sure if the issue lies on the buyer or car.co.uk’s side but either way the service was not good, took multiple phone calls to resolve & 2 days off work unpaid

I’m sure things go smoothly for most people based on the other reviews but not worth the risk or the bad customer service in my opinion

7 May 2026
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Reply from Car.co.uk

i Skye,

We’re really sorry to hear about your experience and the frustration caused by the delays and lack of a real update for your collection.

We weren’t happy with the level of communication from the original buyer either, which is why we stepped in and arranged for an alternative supplier to complete the collection.

We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback, as it helps us review the service provided by our collection partners and improve the experience going forward.

Kind regards,

Car.co.uk

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service .
Driver contacted before pick up , was very professional and pleasant when picked car up and the money for the car was paid immediately

9 May 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Waited all afternoon for my car to be…

Waited all afternoon for my car to be collected between 1200-1700 and no one truned up !! And worst of all, not even a phone call to say they wouldnt be coming !! Instead, an email a week later to say booking was cancelled !! Appalling service !!

1 May 2026
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Reply from Car.co.uk

Hello C J Hughes,

We’re really sorry to hear about your experience, and we completely understand your frustration. Waiting in all afternoon for a collection that never arrives is disappointing enough, but not receiving any communication at the time makes it even worse.

This is far from the smooth and straightforward service we aim to provide, so we sincerely apologise for letting you down on this occasion.

We know how important good communication is, especially when you’re giving up your time to wait for a collection. A call or even a quick update should have been provided, and we’re sorry that didn’t happen here.

We’ll be reviewing your booking internally to understand exactly what happened here and where the communication breakdown occurred, as this clearly isn’t the experience we want customers to have.

Thank you for sharing your feedback, it genuinely helps us improve the service we provide moving forward.

Kind regards,

Car.co.uk

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5star

Everything from start to finish went smoothly, got my quote and accepted it, my car was collected the following day, payment was in my account before the driver drove away. Highly recommend using this company. Car.co.uk quoted me the best price to scrap my car.

6 May 2026
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