This was such a pleasant experience! A fair offer as to scrap value followed by a pick up time arranged to suit. The time was honoured by a friendly, efficient operative who helped with paperwork. He... See more
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Couldn’t fault anything, from the initial enquiry, to booking the appointment. The collection driver Lee was great, kept me updated throughout, and regular updates on timings on the collection... See more
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
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
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About Car.co.uk
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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!
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- 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
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!
Contact info
5 Parkgate, 117 Liverpool Road, PR4 5AA, Preston, United Kingdom
- 01772 900 000
- help@car.co.uk
- car.co.uk
A pick up that won't let you down
4.8
Excellent
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Picked up my car when they said it was…
Picked up my car when they said it was going to pick it up driver was very friendly and the payment coming into the bank very very quickly thank you
8 June 2026
Convenience and good communication
Great for convenience and good communication. Helpful collection driver. All went smoothly
8 June 2026
Great experience
Came to pick up the car in good time. Good communication throughout. Transaction was easy and straightforward. Many thanks.
5 June 2026
A brilliant service
A brilliant service! Very fast and efficient! Tony, who collected my old car, was very friendly and helpful. Thank you!
5 June 2026
Unprompted review
Very helpful and polite
5 June 2026
Efficent
Fast , efficient as described. Just what I needed to take away the hassle of getting rid of my vehicle
5 June 2026
Transperant and honest trusting.
4 June 2026
Good service
Offered a fair price, next day available for collection, service and payout very quick!
4 June 2026
Very easy to do
Very easy to do, quick and easy pick up, driver was great. Couldn't recommend highly enougj
Price you get for scrapping is another thing entirely, but that is the way of the world.
1 June 2026
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Very poor
Very poor. Had a quote then they sent a confirmation email stating that my car was drivable which I stated it wasn’t so when we rung them up, they reduced the quote. They were meant to be here between 8-12pm & didn’t show. My husband rang them 3 times and we were told the driver was delayed and on the way. My husband waited in all day and nobody turned up.
We have had to stat the process again with another company.
Would not recommend
3 June 2026
Unprompted review
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Hello Larraine,
I’m struggling to find your booking based on the information provided. I’ve made a request for more information via Trustpilot, or you can email this to us using help@car.co.uk.
If you can provide your registration then I can verify the issue and look into it on your behalf.
Thank you.
Car.co.uk
On time ,no late and transparency!!
4 June 2026
Quick, easy and hassle free
1 June 2026
Quick and very easy
4 June 2026
Great price and service for scrapping a car
The price seemed to be the best out there to scrap my car, they came out within 12 hours and the guy picking it up was helpful, clear and professional. Thank you!
3 June 2026
Unprompted review
Good communication
Good communication , swift uplift and money into my account within 5mins! Excellent service
4 June 2026
Fantastic service
Fantastic service. Collection guy was great and very professional.
2 June 2026
Unprompted review
Scrapped my car
Brilliant company.
Really easy to sort and communication is brilliant.
Simon notified me when he was coming and arrived in time.
Fantastic service.
Thank you very much
4 June 2026
The driver was friendly and courteous…
The driver was friendly and courteous top rate service
3 June 2026
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