Scrap or Sell Your Car in Somerset
Free Pickup • Best Prices Paid • Same-Day Service
We buy cars and vans in any condition
Scrap, damaged, non-runner, or good quality vehicles for resale.
Free collection within 50 miles of Weston-super-Mare.
Family business, established 20+ years.
Why Choose Ben Whitcombe Ltd?
We're a family-run business with over 20 years of experience in responsible vehicle disposal. Based in Puxton, near Weston-super-Mare, we handle all the paperwork, provide immediate payment, and ensure your vehicle is recycled responsibly in accordance with all environmental regulations.
- Free collection within 50 miles
- Same-day pickup available
- Best prices paid via bank transfer
- All DVLA paperwork handled
- Certificate of Destruction provided
- Family business, 20+ years experience
Types of Vehicles We Collect
We can arrange collection of most types of vehicles for many various reasons. Cars and vans are always wanted.
How It Works
Request a Quote
Fill out our quick form, email us, or give us a call for an instant valuation.
Arrange Collection
Choose a day and time that works for you. We operate 8am-8pm, 7 days a week. Leave your keys safely and provide bank details for payment.
Collection
Our fully insured team will collect your vehicle. Just leave your signed V5 logbook and keys where arranged.
Get Paid
Paperwork completed and posted through your door. Payment processed the same day via bank transfer.
Our Services
Scrap Car Collection
Free collection of your end-of-life car with best prices paid
Scrap Van Collection
Vans of all sizes collected and recycled responsibly
Commercial Vehicles
HGVs, trucks, and heavy commercial vehicles wanted
Sell Quality Vehicle
Good condition car or commercial? Get better than scrap prices
Helpful Tips & Guides
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Read more →What Our Customers Say
"Great experience, with great communication and really helpful. So easy and straight forward to arrange pick up of our old car. Came on time and had our money the same day. Couldn't have asked for a better service, highly recommend."
Oliver John
"Very impressed. Swift, same day service. Good, fair price for scrapping car and money in my account by the end of the day! Would not hesitate to use them again."
Martin Collard
"Very pleasant guy arrived on time to collect car. Efficiently completed paperwork and paid the agreed amount. Very impressed, would use them again."
Sue & Ian Manfield
Frequently Asked Questions
How much will I get for my scrap car?
Scrap prices fluctuate based on current metal values, but we always pay the best local prices. Give us a call for an up-to-date quote, we recommend calling us last so you can compare!
Do you collect cars that don't run?
Absolutely! We collect all vehicles regardless of condition, non-runners, MOT failures, accident damage, flood damage, you name it. We have the equipment to recover any vehicle.
What areas do you cover?
We offer free collection within a 50-mile radius of Weston-super-Mare, covering all of Somerset, North Somerset, and surrounding areas including Clevedon, Portishead, Burnham-on-Sea, Cheddar, Wells, and Bridgwater.
How quickly can you collect?
We offer same-day collection in most cases if you call before noon. We're available 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm, and will arrange a time that's convenient for you.
Areas We Cover
You no longer need to take your car to a scrap yard – we will collect it from you at a convenient time and pay you the best price.
Not sure if we cover your area? Give us a call to check!