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No more ringing around for quotes. Post once, watch licensed scrapyards outbid each other in real time.
2011 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi
120,000 mi · Runner · MOT expired
ATF Birmingham
2.1 miles away
£340
ATF Solihull
5.8 miles away
£295
ATF Wolverhampton
9.3 miles away
£280
Current high bid
£340
Why sellers choose ScrapBid
Live bidding beats single quotes
One reg plate entry triggers competing bids from every licensed ATF in your area. Real-time auctions drive your price up — not a take-it-or-leave-it offer from one yard.
Sellers see up to 40% higher offers vs. single-quote services
Licensed ATFs only
Every dealer is a vetted Authorised Treatment Facility and registered waste carrier. Your car is handled legally.
Certificate of Destruction
Every sale includes a proper CoD with DVLA notify-of-sale. You're protected from future liability.
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Type your reg plate and we pull make, model, and MOT status straight from the DVLA Vehicle Enquiry Service. No forms to fill in by hand.
From reg plate to payment in 5 steps
Enter your reg plate
Type your vehicle registration. We auto-fill the make, model, and MOT status via the DVLA Vehicle Enquiry Service.
Add condition details
Tell us if the car runs, add mileage and damage notes, and upload up to 6 photos. Get an indicative scrap value range instantly.
Go live for bidding
Choose a 30, 45, or 60 minute auction window. Licensed scrapyards in your area place live bids in real time.
Accept the best bid
Watch bids come in live. Accept the highest offer when you're happy. No obligation to accept.
Get paid and collected
The winning dealer contacts you to arrange collection. You're paid by bank transfer. A Certificate of Destruction is issued.
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