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Join the thousands who have chosen Remove My Car

We guarantee your scrap price & payment

No hidden costs
No hidden surprises

Scrap your car in Edinburgh today for a guaranteed price, free collection, and same-day payment. 

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Areas we cover in and around Edinburgh

We collect scrap cars from across Edinburgh and the surrounding area, including:

Livingston
Dunfermline
Musselburgh
Penicuik
Bonnyrigg 
•South Queensferry
 

Top Selling Cars in Edinburgh

Vauxhall Astra

Average Price: £251

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Ford Fiesta

Average Price: £453

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Ford Focus

Average Price: £318

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What is the Edingburgh LEZ?

 
 

Why Edinburgh drivers scrap with us

Edinburgh's Low Emission Zone has been fully enforced since 1 June 2024, covering a 1.2 square mile area of the city centre. As with Glasgow, it's a ban rather than a daily charge: non-compliant vehicles simply aren't permitted in, and driving in anyway risks a Penalty Charge Notice starting at £60, rising to £480 for repeat breaches within 90 days. 
If your car doesn't meet Euro 4 (petrol) or Euro 6 (diesel) standards, scrapping it removes that risk entirely.

Edinburgh's cobbled streets in the Old Town and steep closes around the city centre also add their own wear to suspension and steering components over time, on top of the LEZ consideration.

Edinburgh scrap car data

Edinburgh
Vehicles collected (last 12 months)     20
Average price paid £157
Top makes scrapped FIAT, CITROEN, FORD, MERCEDES, TOYOTA
Average vehicle age 16 years
Updated Jul 2026

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Top Customer FAQ’s

The most common methods of payment available are Bank Transfer and Cheque Payment. Bank Transfers are usually cleared within 24 hours from the time of collection. Cheque Payments are issued on collection but can take a few days to clear with your bank. it will depend on your local collections team as to which payment method they can offer. 

In order to receive a tax refund you will need to inform DVLA that you have sold your vehicle. This can be done once the vehicle has been collected using the V5C (logbook) - section 9 or section 4 on the new logbooks issued in April 2019 (yellow section) which will be filled in on the day of collection by the driver, and handed back to you, you will need to send this to DVLA (we recommend recorded delivery). If you do not have the V5C, we advise you send a letter to DVLA using the address details of the collector to advise that you are no longer the registered keeper as of the day and time of the collection. For more information regarding the tax refund, please contact DVLA or visit https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-refund

We can normally collect without the V5C, if you add in the comments once you accept 'V5C missing' the collection company can confirm when they contact you. It is important that the registered keeper notifies DVLA in writing that the vehicle has been scrapped/sold using the details from the driver on the day of collection. If you need details of which collection team collected your vehicle feel free to contact us by phone or via our online chat facility.

The person present at the time of collection will have to provide Photo I.D and some form of address proof,recent Utility Bill/Bank statement, etc

The person present at the time of collection will need to provide us with their own Photo I.D, and proof of address (Utility Bill/Bank Statement etc, that is less than 3 months old), the keys and, if possible, the V5C (log book). We may also ask for spare keys and any other paper work, such as service receipts and old MOTs.

Due to the SMDA 2013 (scrap metal dealers act 2013) scrap metal dealers and car breakers can no longer pay for vehicles using CASH and also need by law a copy of the photo I.D and proof of address (recent Utility Bill/Bank statement, etc) of the person there at the time of the collection.

No, we do not sell parts at Remove My Car.

Common questions about scrapping a car in Edinburgh

How much is my scrap car worth in Edinburgh?
Scrap value depends on your car's weight, condition, and current metal prices, alongside make and model. Get an exact instant quote using the form above.

Do I need to be present for collection in Edinburgh?
No. You can nominate someone else to hand over the keys and paperwork, provided they're over 18 and bring valid photo ID and proof of address, in line with the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013.

Can I scrap a car in Edinburgh without a V5C logbook?
Yes. If your V5C is missing, note this when you accept your quote — our collection team will confirm what alternative proof of ownership is needed on the day.

Will scrapping my car help me avoid an Edinburgh LEZ penalty charge?
Yes — if your current car doesn't meet the Euro 4 (petrol) or Euro 6 (diesel) standard, scrapping it removes the risk of a Penalty Charge Notice entirely, rather than needing to avoid the zone on every journey.

Get your free Edinburgh scrap car quote

Getting started is simple: enter your registration and postcode above for an instant, guaranteed quote — free collection anywhere in Edinburgh and the surrounding area, same-day payment, and a Certificate of Destruction provided once your car's been recycled.

Get your free quote today and find out what your scrap car in Edinburgh is worth.

Happy Customers in Edinburgh

"Highly recommended ,Highest price offered from all the companies I tried. The whole thing was simple and straightforward. 5 Stars!!"

James from Edinburgh
2009 Fiat Qubo £189

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