Scrap Car in Edinburgh - Free Collection and Environmentally Friendly Disposal
In Edinburgh, if you are looking for a place to dispose of old, unwanted, or end-of-life vehicles, Motor Salvage Group is here to help you. Our Scrap Car service Edinburgh is an easy, dependable and eco-friendly option. We provide free vehicle removal, instant quote, we deal with DVLA paperwork, and dispose of your car as per UK disposal regulations. If your car has failed its MOT, is broken, or you just want to get rid of it and do the right thing, we manage the entire process from recycling. We want to make the whole thing easy, legal and as good as possible for the planet.

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Why Choose Motor Salvage Group to Scrap Your Car in Edinburgh?
- Having many years of experience and great reputation around Edinburgh and other nearby locations.
- Having all the legal papers to be able to recycle and dismantle the cars in a safe and legal manner.
- Having a recycling process that is waste free and eco-friendly.
- Having no hidden fees and a straight forward and honest payment process.
- Getting your cars picked up for free the same or next day depending on your location.

What’s Included in Our Scrap Car Services in Edinburgh

- Free Collection: We go to your home, garage, or work in Edinburgh, and pick up the car for free.
- Vehicle Inspection & Quote: Give us the vehicle registration, condition, and location, and we can offer an obligation free quote.
- Paperwork Handling: We take care of all the paperwork, including notifying the DVLA, and we issue the valid Certificate of Destruction to you and ensure the job is done legally.
- Lawful Dismantling & Recycling: We take your car to our Authorised Treatment Facility where we depollute the car (clean away the oils, fluids, and refrigerants) and take out any parts that can be reused, and recycle the rest.
- Payment on Collection: You get paid on the spot at the time of collection, or at an agreed later time, and the process is made effortless for you.
Types of Vehicles We Accept in Edinburgh
- Vehicles that are no longer running (that are “dead” and need removal).
- Vehicles that have failed the MOT test (and are out of date in their inspections).
- Vehicles that have been in accidents (that are then classed as ‘write-offs’).
- Old and vintage vehicles that have reached the end of their lives (and are no longer wanted).
- Commercial vehicles and vans (along with light-sized trucks).
- Unwanted vehicles that are taking space in your yard or driveway.

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Eco-Friendly Disposal & Recycling in Edinburgh
When it comes to green vehicle disposal, we believe it should be done with respect to the environment. Being licensed in the UK as an ‘Authorised Treatment Facility’ we are one of the more reputable DVLA Approved Scrap Cars Edinburgh operators, Engaging in Vehicle Recycling and Vehicle Dismantling. In Edinburgh this includes:
– De-pollution of hazardous fluids and components in a controlled environment.
– Saving used parts (engines, transmissions, body panels, etc.) for reuse.
– Recycling of steel, aluminium, copper amongst other metals, legally.
– Guiding the wastes to suitable outlets and embracing the circular economy in the automotive industry.
By choosing Motor Salvage Group, you have, trouble-free, Scrap a Car Edinburgh, and endorsed a company promoting Green Scrap Car Services in Edinburgh.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You may contact the Motor Salvage Group by email at info@motorsalvagegroup.co.uk or contact us by phone. You must provide the vehicle’s registration, where in Edinburgh, and its condition. Then, you’ll be contacted with a quote.
Yes. We accept cars in any condition, including cars that are non-running, no MOT, or otherwise cannot be driven. We provide a collection for any condition of vehicle.
We aim to do same day or next day collections depending on availability and location in Edinburgh. We will decide on a pickup time that works best for you.
Of course. We get and take care of the paperwork (DVLA or other relevant local paperwork required), and we will give you a Certificate of Destruction. You will have proof to show that you have met your responsibilities and the car has been legitimately disposed of.
We take any kind of vehicle: old cars, cars that have failed MOTs, cars that do not run, cars that have been in accidents, commercial vans, unwanted cars, etc. in any condition.
