Needed to dispose of my faithful old ford focus sadly MOT Failure. Local scrappers were paying £90, Car Recycling paid £156. Excellent service all round very professional and very efficient. Col... See more
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Easy no pressure booking service and the best local quote. Pick up was hassle free. The driver rang half an hour before collection and apolofised for being slightly behind time. Cash was transferred w... See more
Craig (the driver) was super helpful, after he'd called ahead, he arrived when he said he would, went through the paper work with me and was chatty and friendly, making me feel at ease and making the... See more
The whole process is surprisingly straightforward from quotation with to booking the collection and the collection process itself. All staff on the phone, emails and in person collection are... See more
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About Car.co.uk
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At car.co.uk, we don’t just help you sell your car—we buy it, offering a seamless, hassle-free experience from start to finish. Unlike many other car buying platforms, we cut out the middleman, ensuring a straightforward process with no hidden fees.
Whether your car is in top condition, has mechanical issues, or is ready to be scrapped, we specialize in purchasing vehicles up to £4,000—including MOT failures, insurance write-offs, and end-of-life scrap cars. With same-day or next-day collection available across the UK, we’re proud to offer a truly national service with local collectors.
Upon collection, your car is transported on a vehicle transporter—not driven away—and you’ll receive immediate payment sent the minute your car is loaded. We'll also also keep you updated about your collection in real-time with updates and ETAs sent straight to your phone.
At car.co.uk, we’re not just about buying cars—we’re about providing a friendly, professional service. Our drivers are on hand to answer any questions and assist you with the V5 paperwork, so you’re always in good hands.
Thousands of customers trust us to deliver a stress-free experience, and we’re proud to provide an exceptional level of service every step of the way.
Selling your car to car.co.uk couldn't be easier!
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- Step1. Enter your registration and postcode.
- We'll generate an instant valuation in under 20 seconds.
- Step 2. Choose a collection date & time to suit you.
- We offer same day next day collections, or book any day up to two weeks in advance.
- Step 3. FREE collection & great communication
- On the day of collection our driver will notify you when they’re on their way and when they have arrived.
- Step 4. Instant payment
- Once the car is loaded on the truck, we'll pay you immediately.
- At car.co.uk we're committed to keeping things simple and honest for our customers.
- Price guarantee
- If your car is as you've described, we'll pay the quoted price. Any major discrepancies will be agreed with you.
- Fast and free collection
- Choose a collection date that suits you. Our driver will keep you fully informed by text or call when they're on route.
- Instant payment
- We'll pay you instantly into your bank account.
- No hidden fees
- Transparent pricing from start to finish—no hidden fees or unexpected charges.
Earn £20 for every referral
Unlimited earning potential
At car.co.uk, we believe great service should be rewarded. That’s why we’ve made it easy for you to earn £20 each time you refer a friend to sell their car with us—and the best part? You don’t have to lift a finger!
Here’s how it works: when we collect your car, you’ll receive an email with your unique referral code. Simply pass it along to your friends, and every time they use it, we’ll deposit £20 straight into your bank account. It’s unlimited and uncapped—the more friends you refer, the more you can earn!
Selling your car has never been this rewarding. Start earning with car.co.uk today!
Contact info
5 Parkgate, 117 Liverpool Road, PR4 5AA, Preston, United Kingdom
- 01772 900 000
- help@car.co.uk
- car.co.uk
A pick up that won't let you down
4.8
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Nistor was great
Nistor was great. Fantastic chap and pay out was immediate.
June 22, 2026
Unprompted review
Great service
June 22, 2026
Excellent service
Excellent service, fair price, fast payment so overall perfect experience.
June 20, 2026
excellent from start to finsih
June 22, 2026
Very professional.no messing about
June 16, 2026
Unprompted review
Quick and easy process
June 22, 2026
Very easy and quick booking process
Very easy and quick booking process. Car was collected the next day and payment hit my account within a matter of minutes. It is an excellent service and it’s a very convenient way to get rid of an unwanted car. I would definitely recommend the service to anyone and would definitely use it again in the future.
June 22, 2026
So easy to organise
So easy to organise, came on time, very friendly and straightforward, money transferred promptly.
June 22, 2026
Excellent service on time and fair price
Experience was good fair price and they made transaction easy and painless as I loved my and hated getting rid payment within seconds service was good
June 22, 2026
Unprompted review
Excellent service
Matthew my collection driver phoned in advance and arrived when he said. Nice guy, straight onto the checks and processed immediate payment.
Really good service
June 22, 2026
They were very helpful and friendly and…
They were very helpful and friendly and it was straightforward thanks Graham
June 22, 2026
Quick and fast service
Quick and fast service, the person that came to pick car up was very friendly and fast pick up service. Car.co.uk company very good money was in bank straight away as car was picked up. Would defenetly recommend good price offered
June 20, 2026
Very good company took 1 phone call to…
Very good company took 1 phone call to get my car off the road and scraped very nice lady on the phone who explained everything wich was very easy and a good price and kept me updated when thay arrived to pick it up thank you
June 18, 2026
Unprompted review
Smooth and swift process.
June 16, 2026
The service was excellent they phoned…
The service was excellent they phoned to say they was on their way here on time the driver was very polite and the hand over was done in about 5 minutes exalent service
June 19, 2026
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