Scrapping a van for cash is a lot easier than you might have thought, and is a very similar process to selling a car for scrap.
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How you scrap your van for cash
Our professionally trained scrap yard operators are the best in the UK, and we have made it easier than ever to sell scrap vans for cash.
Scrapping a van for cash legally
Due to the high price of scrap metal, there are a lot of scrap yards available where you can sell scrap vans for cash. If you contact a scrap yard because you want to scrap your van and they offer to pay you cash-in-hand for your old van, then that’s a huge red flag. It is not legal to get paid in cash for scrap metal, which is why we make immediate payments straight into your bank account. Unfortunately, many of those yards are run by people who have little experience or training in the scrap metal industry, as well, and that means they should be avoided. They may not even be Authorised Treatment Facilities, which means that you not only get paid less for your old van, but it will usually just be crushed and sent to a landfill. That’s bad news for the environment and not ideal for your bank balance either.
Makes, models, and condition
There are lots of vans on the market today, and the value of your old van will depend on a variety of factors. Due to a lot of misconceptions about selling scrap vans for cash, many motorists and business owners keep their vans for longer than they need to. If your van has recently failed its MOT, that doesn’t mean that you can’t sell it. You might not be able to drive it on the road, but it is legal to find out the answer to ‘what is my van worth?’, book your collection, and get paid even if your van lacks a valid MOT. Don’t keep using an old, dangerous van when you could be getting a cash boost that can help you pay for a new van investment. Whether you’re in a band and you use your van to get to gigs around the country, a small furniture removal firm, or a manufacturer transporting goods to customers, your van is always going to be an asset that you don’t want to be without. But if running costs have spiralled or general maintenance is costing you more than your insurance, it’s time to scrap your van for cash.
If you’ve lost your van keys, can’t find your logbook, or have been involved in a collision that has left your van a non-starter, you can still scrap your van for cash. Whether it’s for business or simply because it’s more practical than a car, vans can become a vital transport that is hard to say goodbye to.
Vans often end up paying for themselves, so when they start to fail their MOT, or they’re involved in a collision, and you have to get rid of it, you want to know that you’re getting every penny back from that asset. Just like selling a car for scrap, you can quickly and easily sell scrap vans for cash and have the money transferred online straight to your bank account. If you own a business van that’s become one of your most essential assets, but it’s failed its latest MOT or is simply too old to be safe, selling a van for scrap means having some extra cash to go towards a replacement. Here’s everything you need to know about scrapping a van for cash.
Wear and tear
Vans get put through their paces a lot. Constantly being loaded and unloaded, and used regularly for long and short trips, vans have to be exceptionally reliable, sturdy, and durable if they are going to remain in use for many years. Most van owners will tend to drive their vans into the ground, and then get stressed about trying to sell privately. The problem is that vans aren’t immortal! There comes a point where you simply have to scrap a van, and that’s one final opportunity to make some money from that reliable van you’ve been driving to death. It always ends up costing money to keep a van running for a bit longer, and regular issues such as weakened suspension, rust, or engine problems are only going to see you spending money that you might not be able to justify.
Environmental impact
Vans tend to travel greater distances than cars simply because they are generally being used to make money. They don’t get driven to a workplace car park and then left alone all day. Instead, they are on the roads, and that not only adds to the mileage but also spreads a lot of environmental harm. Old vans can be particularly harsh on the environment because they emit more amounts of fumes, and those fumes are being moved around the whole country. That can make it very difficult to sell an old van privately. When you decide to scrap a van for cash, you don’t have to deal with the general public and their tyre-kicking habits. Instead, you get your van collected for free and have the cash sent straight to your bank account. You don’t even have to drive the van to our yards. We do all the hard work for you.
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Scrap van collection
Don’t endure the hassle of selling an old van privately. Get more money for your old van by selling it straight to our scrap yards and take the stress out of selling.
Stress-free sales
When you try to sell a van privately, it can all get very stressful very quickly. First, you have to advertise it and answer the same questions over and over again. Then it’s usually a matter of changing your daily schedule so that you can meet potential buyers who might not even bother showing up or (worse) do show up and spend hours haggling until they get a free van. Matters are made even worse if your van lacks an MOT, or it’s got some serious wear and tear. At Scrapi.com, we’ve got the solution. Now, you can scrap a van and have your old van collected for free. No more waiting around for buyers who don’t show up, and no last-minute negotiations over price. You simply get your instant quote, book your collection time, and we do everything else. When it comes to scrap van collection, the process couldn’t be more convenient or profitable.
Van location
When you get your quote, we ask for the postcode of where your van is parked. We know that not all vans are parked at a home address, so your van doesn’t have to be parked in your driveway! We get your postcode so that we can identify the best scrap yard for you from our network of national scrap yards. That will make scrap van collection quicker, but it also means that you get a better-priced quote too. When you are searching online for the best solution to “scrap my van near me”, and you want to make more money without adding to your stress levels, then not only is it good to know that there are scrap vans wanted, but that we make it so easy to get paid for your old van. Our trained teams will even do your paperwork for you!
Proof of ownership
Of course, you need to be able to show that the van belongs to you, and having your business logo printed on the side isn’t going to be proof enough, unfortunately. In the vast majority of cases, most van owners will simply have to dig out their logbook. Your V5 is the single most important document you need when it comes to scrap van collection. However, if you’ve lost your V5, it’s been stolen, or even damaged in a fire or flood, don’t panic. Thanks to our years of experience in helping motorists sell their vans for scrap, we know how to help you prove that the van you’re selling is yours. In worst-case scenarios, we can even liaise directly with the DVLA on your behalf and get any replacement paperwork for you. This might slow down the selling and payment process, but it’s a lot faster than waiting around on hold all day waiting for the DVLA to pick up the phone!
Public and private roads
Another misconception that we see a lot is van owners thinking that their car has to be parked on a public road in order for it to be collected. This is not the case. The only criteria is that your old van is accessible to our recovery team. Scrap van collection will be fast and convenient as long as our teams and recovery vehicles can get to your van. We know that vans aren’t always kept at home, which is why we go to where your van is. You just have to be there with the relevant proof of ownership at the collection time you’ve confirmed. If you can’t make it there personally, it’s simply a case of making sure that there is someone you trust with that paperwork to meet our team. When you are searching for ‘scrap van collection near me’, but you’re not sure if your van can be collected, talk to the team today.
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Scrap metal & scrap van prices
While lots of factors will determine the value of your van, the van scrap value will largely depend on the current scrap metal prices. Here are the current values to expect for scrap van prices today.
Ferrous scrap metal per tonne
In high demand this month, ferrous scrap metal prices mean a better price for your old van, when you decide to scrap it!
Scrap metal prices by month
Going through a peak period at the moment, non-ferrous scrap metal is higher priced than in recent years, so you get more van value.
Change date range
Last 12 month
MonthPrice per tonne
October 2019£55.00
November 2019£70.00
December 2019£77.50
January 2020£87.50
February 2020£72.50
March 2020£55.00
April 2020£50.00
May 2020£55.00
June 2020£67.50
July 2020£70.00
August 2020£82.50
September 2020£91.00
Average scrap van prices
Scrap van prices can wildly vary. There are a lot of different makes, models, and sizes of vans on the roads of the UK, and that means knowing more about what factors will play a part in the van scrap value.
Damaged and broken vans
If your van has just failed its MOT (again), and it’s going to cost far too much to repair, then selling it for scrap is the smart, stress-free choice. Don’t assume that just because your car is an MOT failure or it’s been worn down to the ground that it’s not still worth more than you think. Even broken vans and non runners can be sold for high prices, and the real van scrap value will be in the metal that can be recycled and the spare parts that can be sold to other van owners. If the make and model of your van is either particularly rare or amazingly common, then you can expect those recycling prices to result in more cash for you. Demand for spare parts for vans tends to be higher than that for cars, simply because vans are such a useful asset that gets so much use. So depending on the level of demand for those parts, even broken vans and non runners (or even vans that have been declared SORN) will be worth money.
High levels of demand
Whether it’s due to a growing focus on environmental impact, the rising number of zero-emission zones in UK cities and towns, or the realisation that older vehicles simply cost more money to run, demand is high for scrap metal and spare parts. That means your van value is often higher right now than it has ever been before. Now is a great time to get your scrap van quote online to find out just how much you could be getting paid for even the most worn out or damaged van. Don’t wait for it to break down at a critical moment, and don’t keep spending money on repairs that cost more than you paid for the van in the first place. Check out our instant quote calculator, book your free van collection, and sell in confidence knowing that you aren’t going to get any hidden fees or last-minute discussions about a lower price. The price you’re quoted is the price you get!
Valuing Your Van
While the current price of scrap metal will be the biggest determining factor when you get your scrap my van online quote, it’s not the only consideration. Thanks to our continuous monitoring of the fluctuations in the scrap metal market, we always value your van based on the real-world price of scrap metal. Scrap yards that aren’t part of the Scrapi.com network will often price your van based on a best guess as to current van scrap value, and may even offer a much lower price than it’s worth just to see if they can get away with it. Avoid those scrap yards. Instead, when you scrap a van today with a Scrapi.com Authorised Treatment Facility, you don’t just get the price of your scrap metal. You also get extra scrap van value thanks to our focus on recycling, meaning that any spare parts in your van that other van owners can use only adds to your van scrap value.
Your van’s weight
Scrap van prices will almost always come down to its size and weight, which is why knowing the current value of scrap metals is so important. Scrap yards can buy broken vans and non runners simply because it’s the weight of the scrap metal in those vans that most affects the price. Van value will always be higher for bigger, heavier vehicles. If you use a scrap yard that doesn’t know what the current price of steel or aluminium is, then they can’t be expected to pay the higher scrap van prices that the experts at Scrapi.com partner yards can. Get your scrap van quote online today and find out just how much your old van is worth.
Average scrap car prices per van
To get a clearer picture of how much your old van is worth, simply head to our instant quotes page and give us a few details about it.
Ford Transit
£167
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
£218
Ford Transit Connect
£171
Renault Trafic
£174
Mitsubishi L200
£186
Peugeot Partner
£117
Vauxhall Combo
£126
Vauxhall Vivaro
£179
Volkswagen Caddy
£158
Volkswagen Transporter
£187
Mercedes-Benz Vito
£189
Citroen Berlingo
£145
The benefits to van recycling
Recycling a van, even those MOT failures, broken vans and non runners, means a wide range of benefits that you may not have considered. Here are some benefits of recycling your old van.
Easy selling
Trying to sell an old van can be very difficult. Vans naturally get put through their paces a lot more than the average car, and that leads to a higher level of wear and tear, more off-putting fumes, and unpredictable issues with the engine and the suspension. All of those factors combined can make trying to sell a van for cash very challenging. Alternatively, you can get your scrap van quote online, marvel at the price, and book your free van collection. It couldn’t be easier to sell a van for scrap and have the cash sent straight to your bank account. If the thought of selling your van privately has meant you’ve kept that worn out vehicle for longer, it might be time to scrap your van today.
Better branding
If you run a business, then you know all about the importance of branding; there’s a good chance that your van is already emblazoned with the name of your business. For brands and small man-with-a-van businesses, your van is an extension of your branding, and that’s not good news when your old van pulls up in a cloud of black fumes and an engine that’s half-falling out. When you sell your old van for recycling, you can use the higher payments to put towards a newer, cleaner, and more business-worthy van that will be much more of a valuable branding asset. When businesses live or die on their presentation, having a new van with your company logo on the back and sides is always going to portray you in a better light than an old, dirty van that is always accompanied by screeching brakes and those clouds of harmful fumes.
Better for the environment
It’s a fact that the majority of diesel vans that are over three years old are not meeting the latest emissions standards. That means they are being extremely harmful to the environment and also make it a lot more expensive to drive through areas (such as London) that have a congestion charge. By using an Authorised Treatment Facility, you know that your old, highly polluting van is not only going to be taken off the road but that it is also going to be disposed of safely. Harmful materials will be removed, and the barest minimum will end up being sent to landfill. That means your local council has to spend less money on Landfill Tax, making it easier for them to make local improvements. Excess fumes alone can be at extremely high levels in an older van, and it’s also a good indication that you’re going to be spending a lot more on fuel too. As we all start to take more care over our environmental impact, choosing to sell a van for scrap is only going to be a positive for the UK environment.
Saving money
It’s a simple fact that the older a van is, the more prone it is to breakdowns while also being a lot more expensive to run. That means if you’re using your van for business, you’re putting that business at risk. If your van breaks down on the way to a delivery, then you might lose customers, not be able to fulfil orders, or potentially miss essential appointments. When you scrap a van today, you are saving money and reducing risks, especially if you regularly have to drive through congestion charge areas. Don’t forget that you might even be entitled to a scrappage scheme that will give you even more cash to put towards a new, more reliable van. Get your scrap van quote online today, and start looking at the van upgrade options you’ll be able to afford with your recycling and scrap metal money on your bank account.
Van scrap yards near me
There are always going to be scrap van buyers in your area, but not all of them are part of the Scrapi.com network. If you want to reap the benefits, working with our network should be a priority.
Choosing the Professionals
When you’re planning to sell my van online, it should never be a risk, and it should never be a cause of stress. Thanks to our national network of the best scrap yards in the UK, when you sell a van for scrap to us, you know that you’re getting the top price for your old van. You also know that you can sit back and relax as we do all of the hard work. All you have to do is give us a few details about your van, get your online quote, and we identify the best van scrap yard in your location. After that, it’s simply a matter of booking your collection time, and we’ll do the rest. Once your collection time is confirmed, we come to you, load up your old van, and fill out all of your paperwork for you. It couldn’t be easier. So don’t settle for using a scrap yard that exposes you to risks or who only want to make a little bit more cash from unsuspecting customers. Choose a van scrap yard that’s part of the Scrapi.com national network, and the entire process from start to finish will be as stress-free as you can imagine.
Unethical ‘dodgy dealers’
We only partner with those yards that are Authorised Treatment Facilities and that are run by teams that have the right training and experience. Unlike many of the scrap yards that can be found across the UK, we know the industry and have the experience to make the process of selling your van for scrap as seamless and as profitable for you as possible. It’s easy to recognise those dodgy dealers who are only out to make a quick profit at your expense, and they’ll always offer you less than your van is worth. The most obvious red flag is when they offer to pay you a little extra if you accept a cash-in-hand payment. Scrap van buyers who offer to pay in cash are breaking the law, and you can get into a lot of trouble if you decide to risk it. They might also give you bad advice; we have seen too many van owners told they can drive their van to a scrap yard even if it doesn’t have an MOT – you cannot do this, which is why we offer our free collection services.
