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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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
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
Easy process scrapping car, great communication throughout, no fuss quote, easy to book time for car collection. Jean, who collected the car, was great - good communication on the day and friendly and... 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
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Great friendly service.
The collection driver Lee was very friendly and helpful he explained exactly what was going to happen and how to declare selling my car to the DVLA.
July 8, 2026
Fantastic fast service
Fantastic fast service, communication and staff. I would highly recommend
July 6, 2026
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No hassle
Paid amount quoted, all very straight forward. Friendly guy who collected.
July 6, 2026
Unprompted review
Brilliant service from start to end
Brilliant service from start to end
Car collected promptly and money paid out in minutes
10/10 from me
July 7, 2026
Was put in contact with car.co.uk via…
Was put in contact with car.co.uk via motorwise.
All things went perfectly.
Set date of collection.
Operative turned up after contacting to confirm collection.
Within minutes of collection I received my money.
So I can only speak highly of car.co.uk as well as motorwise.
July 7, 2026
Unprompted review
Quick collection
Everything was done very quickly. Rather than keeping me waiting all day, the collection was brought forward and payment went through fine and on time. Highly recommend
July 6, 2026
Professional Service
Smooth , fast collection. Excellent communication, and a first class professional service .
July 3, 2026
Onetime polite and informative all…
Onetime polite and informative all round good.Thanks to all your team
July 6, 2026
Easy to use service
Easy to use service, got a money back, no collection fees. Driver really went the extra mile to help me get the car out of a tight spot and to the transporter.
July 4, 2026
It was all made very easy
It was all made very easy, from receiving the quote and agreeing it, arranging collection and the speed in receiving payment.
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July 2, 2026
The driver that came for my car think…
The driver that came for my car think he called Shawn really nice bloke explained everything that was going to happen he even recognised me from selling the car I had before this one money was in my account as soon as car was on his truck would deffo recommend got the full price they offered
July 2, 2026
Everything regards to taken car off…
Everything regards to taken car off road, was done smoothly to high standards,and kept in contact all the way up to the point the car was transported, also thanks to daren who was the driver for taking the car great bloke.cheers john 👍👍
July 3, 2026
Excellent service
Excellent service from start to finish! I sold my car to Car.co.uk and the whole experience was outstanding. The management team were professional, friendly, and made everything so easy to understand.
Payment was made immediately, and the entire process was swift and hassle-free. I didn't have to wait around or chase anyone up - everything just worked as it should.
Overall, this is by far the best car-selling experience I've had. Highly recommend Car.co to anyone looking for a smooth, reliable, and trustworthy service. Thank you!
July 3, 2026
Pleasant Experience
Really easy to use online valuation tool that gave a fair price.
The price value online was the price I ended up with so none of this high valuation to get your attention and low ball after you speak to them.
Really friendly team and experience. Collection happened on time, automated texts and emails confirming collection and DVLA ownership change which saved me a job.
I received funds just over 2hrs after collection. Would definitely recommend and use again.
July 2, 2026
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Excellent service
Recovering the car was difficult as battery was flat but Michael was excellent in starting it and taking it away. Money was in my account within 15 minutes. Great company to work with. Thanks so much
July 2, 2026
Good service but too many texts at…
Good service but too many texts at times. You fill in the form they then text you to lot back in to check a, b & c. Then they call you to confirm all the information is correct. Then I got another text telling me to log back in to confirm more stuff and then an e-mail telling me if I miss my slot I may be charged 65 quid etc just put all the info on the first e-mail and get it confirmed over the phone then leave it at that. They were sound on phone the driver who came was a nice chap and the money was in my account as he pulled away. Would recommend just cut the texts and e-mails down.
July 2, 2026
Super straight forward and easy and…
Super straight forward and easy and money was in my account before the driver left
July 2, 2026
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