About ScrapCar London
London's most trusted vehicle scrap and recycling service. Licensed, insured, and environmentally responsible.
Our Story
Founded over a decade ago, ScrapCar London has grown from a small family operation to become one of London's most respected vehicle recycling services. Operating as 1st Auto Clear Ltd, we've built our reputation on trust, transparency, and exceptional customer service.
What started as a single Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF) in South East London has expanded to serve customers across the entire Greater London area and beyond. We've processed thousands of vehicles, always maintaining our commitment to environmental responsibility and customer satisfaction.
Today, we combine traditional values of honest service with modern technology - including instant online quotes, same-day collection, and instant bank transfer payments. We're proud to be helping Londoners dispose of their vehicles safely, legally, and profitably.
Our Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Trust & Transparency
No hidden fees, no surprises. What we quote is what you get, with full legal compliance and clear communication at every step.
Customer First
Your satisfaction is our priority. We go above and beyond to make vehicle scrapping easy, fast, and stress-free.
Environmental Responsibility
We recycle 95%+ of every vehicle at our licensed ATF, properly disposing of hazardous materials and protecting the environment.
Reliability
We turn up when we say we will. Our professional drivers arrive on time, every time, with advance notification.
Quality Service
From your first quote to final payment, we deliver exceptional service backed by proper licensing, insurance, and expertise.
Local Expertise
We know London inside out. Our local knowledge ensures efficient service and coverage across all postcodes.
Fully Licensed & Certified
We maintain all required licenses and certifications to operate legally and safely
Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF)
Environment Agency
Licensed by the Environment Agency to legally depollute and recycle end-of-life vehicles in compliance with UK ELV Regulations.
Waste Carriers License
Environment Agency
Upper tier waste carriers license allowing us to transport and process waste vehicles across London and South East England.
Public Liability Insurance
Commercial Insurance
£5,000,000 public liability coverage protecting customers and property during collection and transport operations.
Motor Trade Insurance
Commercial Insurance
Comprehensive motor trade insurance covering all collection vehicles and drivers, including goods in transit.
DVLA Registered
DVLA
Registered with DVLA to officially notify vehicle disposals and issue Certificates of Destruction (CoD).
Environmental Permit
Environment Agency
Environmental permit for the storage, treatment, and disposal of end-of-life vehicles and associated waste.
Environmental Commitment
As a licensed Authorised Treatment Facility, environmental responsibility is at the core of everything we do. We don't just meet the legal requirements - we exceed them.
Every vehicle we process is depolluted to remove hazardous fluids, dismantled to recover reusable parts, and recycled to achieve a minimum 95% recovery rate. This means only 5% of the vehicle ends up as waste.
We work with certified downstream processors who share our commitment to environmental protection, ensuring that recovered materials are properly recycled and hazardous waste is safely disposed of.
95% Recycling Rate
We achieve or exceed the UK target of 95% vehicle recycling by weight
Safe Depollution
All fluids (oil, coolant, brake fluid) safely removed before dismantling
Battery Recycling
Lead-acid and lithium batteries sent to specialist recyclers
Tyre Disposal
Tyres recycled for playground surfaces, sports tracks, and fuel
Metal Recovery
Steel, aluminum, copper recovered and sent to metal recyclers
Glass & Plastics
Windscreens and plastic components separated and recycled
Service Coverage
We serve customers across Greater London and the South East
Greater London
- All London postcodes
- Same-day collection available
- Central, North, South, East & West London
Home Counties
- Surrey
- Kent
- Essex
- Hertfordshire
- Berkshire
- Sussex
Major Towns
- Brighton
- Croydon
- Bromley
- Maidstone
- Guildford
- Watford
Experience the Difference
Join thousands of satisfied customers who chose ScrapCar London for their vehicle disposal needs.