Will You Collect My Car, and Is There a Fee?

6 January 2026

We want to do our bit for the environment and recycle as much of your car as possible

Silver Ford SUV on a tow truck, being secured by a person in a black shirt.

If you’ve ever stood in the rain, staring at that old car you promised yourself you’d sort out last summer, you’re not alone. 


At Benfleet Scrap, we’ve been called out to collect everything from rusted-out Fords to half-finished projects, and January’s when the calls really start coming in.


Most people ask the same thing: “Will you actually come and get it? And how much is this going to cost me?”


Here’s the truth, plain and simple. If you’re local, we’ll collect your car for free. Doesn’t matter if it’s got flat tyres, missing keys, or hasn’t started since the last World Cup. 


We’ve got the gear and the patience. 

Unless your car’s buried behind a wall or halfway up a tree, you won’t see a bill from us.


If there’s ever a rare situation where collection is tricky or you’re out of town, we’ll tell you right off - no hidden nonsense.


When we show up, you don’t need to worry about the paperwork.


We’ll help you sort the DVLA bits, and if you’ve lost the logbook, don’t sweat it - it happens all the time. 


We’ll get the car loaded, and you’ll have your driveway back before you know it. 

A silver car is towed on a flatbed truck in a junkyard. The truck has the

Some people even say goodbye to their old motor (we get it - cars can feel like part of the family).

Why do we do this? 


Simple. 


Scrap is our trade. 


We want to do our bit for the environment and recycle as much of your car as possible.


Clearing your space and making sure your old car gets put to good use - that’s what it’s about for us.


January’s the best time - new year, clean start, one less thing to nag you every time you look out the window.


If you’re thinking about it, just give us a ring. No pressure, no sales pitch - just a local team who knows the area and gets the job done.

benfleet scrap aerial view of our scrap yard

If you have a question about this blog (or any of our other blogs) then please do not hesitate to get in touch. 


We will always try and answer your question quickly and professionally. 



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