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
4.8
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Great service and easy process of…
Great service and easy process of getting rid of old car. Good and quick experience overall
July 2, 2026
Definitely recommend
So smooth. Car co. So professional and offered the most cash. Definitely recommend.
June 30, 2026
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This was such a pleasant experience
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 notified the company collection was complete and advised me payment would be virtually instant. It was in my bank within 15 minutes, job done! Great service, many thanks.
July 1, 2026
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Such an easy process from start to…
Such an easy process from start to finish. Great service, super fast collection and payment.
July 1, 2026
Excellent company to deal with.
Easy to deal with. Fair price offered and better than other companies I approached. Efficient service and the vehicle was collected at the agreed time. The money was in my bank within 15 minutes of the vehicle being collected.
July 1, 2026
Reliable & professional.
After being messed about by two other companies,Car.co was a blessed relief. Professional and straightforward from booking to collection.
Would be 5 stars but my collection slot was 8am-12pm & they arrived at 1.30pm.I wonder if they overbook because the truck driver said,
"It's always like this".
Overall though,I would definitely recommend Car.co for getting the job done.
June 30, 2026
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Quick and stress free and the driver…
Quick and stress free and the driver was very helpful.
July 1, 2026
Joseph
I recently sold my car through Car.co.uk and was extremely impressed with the service I received. From start to finish, the process was straightforward, professional, and hassle-free.
The team were friendly, helpful, and kept me informed throughout. What stood out most was how prompt everything was handled. The valuation was fair, the collection process was smooth, and payment was made immediately as promised, giving me complete confidence in the transaction.
It's refreshing to deal with a company that delivers exactly what it says it will. I would highly recommend Car.co.uk to anyone looking to sell their vehicle quickly, easily, and with excellent customer service.
Thank you for making the whole experience so simple and stress-free!
July 1, 2026
Helpful and friendly service
June 30, 2026
Brilliant from start to finish no fuss…
Brilliant from start to finish no fuss no messing price quoted was the price given and fantastic pick up guy
June 29, 2026
Unprompted review
Excellent
Excellent, they do exactly as advertised.
The lad was very fast and polite to talk to. 5* rating from me.
Also, your money is in your account before they leave.
June 30, 2026
Car.co.uk gave a step-by-step guide to…
Car.co.uk gave a step-by-step guide to sort everything out. So, it was really easy.
Our vehicle was picked up on time by nice friendly driver with no problems.
I would defiantly recommend Car.co.uk.
June 30, 2026
volvo c30
Had to get rid off a volvo c30, got it booked online easy peasy!
The driver named David phoned to confirm access before coming to collect and was polite and informative, when he arrived he went straight to work after confirming details. David was polite and professional aswell as havin good vibes.
Volvo c30 scrapped for £239
June 30, 2026
Unprompted review
Pick up was brilliant
Pick up was brilliant. Driver arrived in the arranged time. He was courteous polite and very good driver as it was a bit tight. My car was a VW Passat and the driver said he was off to pick up on Ford Mondeo next but he wouldn’t get paid as much for picking it up as it was classed as a smaller car which I think is disgusting on the part of the company as these are the same class of car, which I feel is disgusting. Maybe the company should look after there staff as much as the clients. Apart from that, everything went really well.
June 30, 2026
Prompt and on time
Prompt and on time, efficient collection, money paid within hours 👍.
June 30, 2026
quick and easy process
It was a quick and easy process, was helpful to have a choice of dates and times for car to be collected. Collection was stress free and only took a few minutes to complete. Overall I was pleased with the whole experience and would use this service again if required.
June 29, 2026
Prompt service
Prompt service. Money in bank account as soon as driver uploaded photos of car on the truck..
June 29, 2026
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The quote they gave for my car would…
The quote they gave for my car would not even buy the wheels so the reviews people have left are very hard to believe unless they are unaware of there cars true value.
June 29, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Car.co.uk
Hi Michael,
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review.
We'd just like to clarify that the quote you received was a scrap value. Scrap prices are based on the weight of the vehicle and assume it is complete, with no major parts missing.
If your vehicle has a higher value through a private sale or specialist parts buyer, we would always recommend exploring those options first.
Our service is designed specifically for vehicles that are being scrapped or salvaged, where the value is determined by the recoverable materials rather than the market value of the car.
We appreciate your feedback and wish you all the best with your vehicle.
Car.co.uk
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