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Call now · 07789 0444615.0 on Google · 14 years' experience Around 30 min typical emergency arrival 5.0 on Google five-star reviews 14 years 500+ Google reviews No call-out fee clear quote first Fully insured motor trade insured Overview ## Collection for cars that have reached the end of the road When a car has failed its MOT, been written off or simply stopped being worth repairing, getting it moved is often the hardest part. Our scrap car collection service sends a flatbed truck to wherever the car is sitting, loads it safely and takes it away, so you get your space back. Non-runners are no problem. Flat tyres, seized brakes, missing keys or a dead engine: our drivers winch the vehicle onto the flatbed, so it doesn't need to move under its own power. We collect across East London and Essex, including Barking, Dagenham, Romford, Ilford, Hornchurch and Grays. Call, tell us the make, model, condition and location, and we'll explain the collection and paperwork on the same call. The risk ## Why an unwanted car becomes a problem A car that's no longer used still costs you time, space and stress. ### Taking up space A dead car blocks your driveway, garage or a parking bay you could be using. ### Council and parking issues An untaxed or abandoned-looking car on the street can attract notices and complaints. ### Leaks and deterioration Old vehicles can leak oil, coolant or fuel and keep getting worse the longer they sit. ### Hard to move If it won't start or roll, you can't simply drive it away yourself. ### Common mistakes to avoid - Leaving a non-runner on the street until it gets reported. - Trying to tow a car with seized brakes using a rope or tow bar. - Forgetting to remove personal belongings, private plates or parking permits. - Not telling DVLA once the car has been scrapped. How it works ## Our process,step by step - 01 ### Call us Tell us the vehicle, its condition, where it is and when it can be collected. - 02 ### Clear details on the call We explain how the collection and paperwork work and agree a time. - 03 ### We arrive with a flatbed Our driver checks access and the safest way to load the car. - 04 ### Winched and secured Non-runners are winched on and strapped down, no driving needed. - 05 ### Taken away The car leaves your driveway or street and you get your space back. Why choose us ## What you getwhen you call us ### Non-runners collected Dead engines, flat tyres and seized brakes are all fine. ### Flatbed loading Safe winching from tight driveways, garages and car parks. ### Local and responsive Trucks working across East London and Essex every day. ### A real person to speak to No call centre, just straight answers on the phone. ### Fully insured We're fully insured, so you're in safe hands. In detail ## Scrap car collections we handle Whatever state the car is in, here's how we help. ### MOT failures Cars where the repair bill is more than the car is worth are one of our most common collections. ### Written-off and accident-damaged cars Insurance write-offs and badly damaged cars are loaded carefully, even with crushed panels or missing wheels. ### Long-term non-runners Cars that have sat on a drive or in a garage for months or years are winched out and taken away. ### Cars without keys Lost the keys? Tell us when you call so our driver can plan how to load it. ### Old vans and small commercials We also collect small and medium vans. Give us the make and model to confirm. ### Your paperwork Have your V5C logbook ready if you can. Once a car has been scrapped, the registered keeper should tell DVLA, and we'll talk you through what you'll receive. Coverage ## Scrap Car Collection near you Our scrap car collection work covers Barking and Dagenham, with trucks regularly working in Romford, Hornchurch, Rainham, Elm Park, Ilford, Redbridge, Stratford, Forest Gate, Leytonstone, Chingford and Bow. Being local means we know the roads, the traffic patterns and the quickest routes at every hour of the day. Across Essex we cover Loughton, Chigwell and Epping to the north, Grays and Stanford-le-Hope along the Thames, and Brentwood, Chelmsford, Harlow and Wickford further out. We also work across North, South, South East and Central London, and can transport vehicles longer distances across the UK when you need it. Whichever area you're in, the promise is the same: a real person on the phone, a clear quote before we set off, no call-out fee, and a truck with you as quickly as we can get there, typically around half an hour in an emergency. See every area we cover FAQ ## Scrap Car Collectionquestions Can't see your question? Get in touch or call us any time. Can you collect a scrap car that doesn't run?+Yes. We winch non-running cars onto our flatbed, so the engine, brakes and tyres don't need to work. What do I need for a scrap car collection?+Ideally the V5C logbook and some ID. Tell us if anything is missing when you call and we'll explain the options. Can you collect from a tight driveway or garage?+Usually, yes. Describe the access when you call so we can send the right truck and plan the loading. Do I need to tell DVLA?+Yes. The registered keeper should tell DVLA once the car has been scrapped. We'll explain the paperwork on the call. How much does it cost?+Every job is quoted individually based on your vehicle, where it is and where it needs to go. There is no call-out fee. Call us, tell us the details and you'll get a clear quote before we set off, no surprises when the truck arrives. Are you open 24 hours?+Yes. We're open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and bank holidays. Customers have reached us at 4am on the M25 and had a truck with them within 20 minutes. Which areas do you cover?+We cover Barking, Dagenham, Romford, Hornchurch, Rainham, Elm Park, Ilford, Redbridge, Stratford, Forest Gate, Leytonstone, Chingford and Bow, plus North, South, South East and Central London. In Essex we cover Loughton, Chigwell, Epping, Grays, Stanford-le-Hope, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Harlow and Wickford. We also transport vehicles longer distances across the UK. Who will I speak to when I call?+A real person, not a call centre. Often it's James, our founder, who has 14 years of recovery experience. You'll get a quote and an arrival time on the same call. What vehicles do you recover?+Cars, vans and motorbikes. If you're not sure whether your vehicle will fit on our trucks, tell us the make and model when you call. Are you insured?+Yes. We're fully insured. ## Back on the road,without the long wait. Call now for a clear quote and an arrival time. No call-out fee, fully insured, and rated 5.0 on Google. 07789 044461 Back to homepage ### Related services Vehicle RecoveryAccident RecoveryTowing Service ### Popular areas Scrap Car Collection BarkingScrap Car Collection DagenhamScrap Car Collection RomfordScrap Car Collection IlfordScrap Car Collection Grays Contact ## Broken down?We're here to help. Call now and speak to a real person. Tell us where you are, and we'll give you a quote and an arrival time on the spot, usually around half an hour. No call-out fee. 07789 044461Open 24 hours · 7 days a week instantreco123@gmail.com 07789 044461 41 Denham Way, Barking E6 2AS, United KingdomOpen 24 hours, 7 days a week. 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