How Our Scrap Car Collection Works
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Get in Touch – Call us or fill out the quick form
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We Pick It Up for Free – Usually within 24–48 hours
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Friendly family run business
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Cheque Paid on Collection – Fair, fast, and fully legal
✅ No paperwork stress
✅ No towing costs
✅ No hidden charges
Why Choose SCS Recycling for Scrap Car Collection?
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Easy to use service
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Free Local Collection – We cover Thirsk, Northallerton, Ripon, Harrogate, York
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100+ Years in Business – Family-run since 1920, trusted by thousands
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Top Scrap Car Prices Paid – Competitive rates based on vehicle condition & weight
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Eco-Friendly Recycling – Fluids removed, parts salvaged, shell crushed and recycled
Areas We Cover
SCS Recycling offers free scrap car pickup across:
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Thirsk
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Northallerton
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Ripon
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Harrogate
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Boroughbridge
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York
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Easingwold
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Surrounding villages and rural areas
What We Accept
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End-of-life vehicles (ELVs)
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MOT failures
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Accident-damaged cars
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Non-runners
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Vans and 4x4s
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Commercial fleet disposals
Documents You’ll Need
To scrap your car, just provide:
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V5C logbook (ideally)
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Photo ID (e.g., driving licence)
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Proof of ownership (if no logbook)
Don't have your logbook? We can still help — just contact us.
What Happens to Your Car
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Depollution – Removal of oils, battery, fluids, tyres
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Parts Salvaging – Usable parts stripped for resale or reuse
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Crushing & Recycling – Shell is shredded, metals separated and recycled
♻️ 95% of every car is recycled under UK ELV regulations