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Rated 4.9/5 from 13,121 reviews

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 Leicester today for a guaranteed price, free collection, and same-day payment. 

Enter your registration and postcode below for an instant quote - no hidden fees, no renegotiation on collection.

Areas we cover in and around Leicester

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

• Loughborough
• Hinckley
• Melton Mowbray
• Coalville
• Wigston
• Oadby
 

Top Selling Cars in Leicester

Ford Focus

Average Price: £270

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Ford Fiesta

Average Price: £256

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Vauxhall Astra

Average Price: £241

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Why Leicester drivers scrap with us 

Leicester was originally set to introduce a Clean Air Zone, but the plan was dropped in 2020 after air quality improved enough on its own to meet national targets - so unlike Birmingham or Bristol, there's no charging scheme to weigh up here, and there never would have been one for private cars specifically.
 
Leicester's inner ring road - built through the historic centre in the 1960s and 70s - funnels most cross-city traffic through a small number of junctions, meaning genuinely heavy stop-start driving at peak times regardless of which part of the city you're travelling between. 
 
Add in the narrow Victorian terraced streets that make up much of inner Leicester, built for horse-drawn traffic rather than cars, and older vehicles tend to pick up wear on clutches and bodywork faster here than in a more modern road layout.
 

Leicester scrap car data

Leicester
Vehicles collected (last 12 months)     52
Average price paid £133
Top makes scrapped FORD, VOLKSWAGEN, VAUXHALL, TOYOTA, HONDA
Average vehicle age 18 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 Leicester

How much is my scrap car worth in Leicester?
Scrap value depends on your car's weight, condition, and current metal prices, alongside make and model. 

Do I need to be present for collection in Leicester?
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 Leicester 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.

Do you collect from across Leicestershire, not just Leicester?
Yes. We regularly collect from Loughborough, Hinckley, Melton Mowbray and Coalville - see the areas we cover above.

Get your free Leicester scrap car quote

Getting started is simple: enter your registration and postcode above for an instant, guaranteed quote - free collection anywhere in Leicester 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 Leicester is worth.

Happy Customers in Leicester

"very good service,fast and friendly ..quick reply and collected the same day ...cheers "

Clive from Leicester
2002 Ford Transit £264

"Good service ,Everything went smoothly would recommend "

Ian from Leicester
2004 Ford Ka £200

"After 17 years friendship, My Astra :- RIP........(Recycle In Pieces),Very smooth and efficient collection after clear and concise telephone conversations "

Roger from Leicester
2003 Vauxhall Astra £246

"Extremely good. ,Everyone was professional and efficient. The price was good and the removal was on time. Can''t fault anything. Well done! "

Martin from Leicester
2008 Vauxhall Astra £236

"On time,Booked collection 3 weeks prior. Driver rang to say I was 7th in line and on his way. Rang 20 mins before, collected, paperwork and gone in few minutes"

Gurjinder from Leicester
2013 Renault Megane £360

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