Got a Junk Car in Your Garden? Here is How to Finally Get Rid of It

You know the one. It has been there so long you barely notice it anymore. Weeds growing through the wheel arches. Moss spreading across the roof. A flat tyre that went flat years ago. The neighbour stopped asking about it ages ago. But every time you look at it, you think: "I really should do something about that."

Today is the day. Here is how to finally get rid of that junk car and reclaim your garden.

Why Do Cars Get Left?

It happens more often than you might think:

• "I'll fix it one day": Good intentions that never materialised
• Too expensive to repair: The car failed its MOT and repairs were not worth it
• Lost the keys: And then lost motivation to do anything about it
• No MOT, no tax: Cannot legally drive it anywhere, so it just sits
• Inherited: Someone passed away and you do not know what to do with their car
• Meant to sell it: Never got around to advertising
• Life happened: Illness, moving, work, family. The car just was not a priority

Whatever the reason, the longer it sits, the worse it gets. And the harder it seems to deal with. But actually, it is easier than you think.

Is It Even Worth Anything?

Here is the good news: yes, your junk car has value.

Even a rusted, non-running garden ornament is worth money for:

• Scrap metal: Steel body, aluminium components, copper wiring
• Catalytic converter: Contains platinum, palladium, and rhodium (valuable even when old)
• Alloy wheels: If present and not too corroded
• Battery: Lead-acid batteries have scrap value
• Parts: Some components may be salvageable for other vehicles

You will not get top dollar for a car that has been rusting in a garden for five years. But you will get something. And more importantly, you will get your space back.

But I Have Lost the Paperwork

No V5C (logbook)? This is common with long-abandoned vehicles. We can still help.

Options include:

• Apply for a replacement V5C: Costs £25 from DVLA and takes a few weeks
• Make a DVLA declaration: If you are the registered keeper, we can help with this process
• Evidence of ownership: Old insurance documents, purchase receipts, bank statements showing payments
• Statutory off-road notification (SORN): May be needed if the vehicle has been untaxed

We have dealt with paperwork complications many times. Tell us your situation and we will advise on the best approach.

Difficult Access? No Problem

Garden cars are rarely conveniently parked on a flat driveway. We regularly collect from:

• Back gardens: Through side gates, down paths
• Behind sheds: Awkward spots where cars get forgotten
• Overgrown driveways: We can cut back vegetation to access
• Fields: Farm vehicles left out to pasture
• Barns: Classic car projects that never happened
• Steep slopes: We have equipment to handle gradients

We bring the right equipment for the job: winches, dollies, flatbed trucks. If we can physically reach the vehicle, we can move it.

Environmental Responsibility

When a car sits in a garden for years, it is not just an eyesore. Fluids leak, batteries corrode, and materials break down. Disposing of it properly matters.

As a licensed Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF), we ensure:

• Proper depollution: All fluids (oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid) safely drained and disposed of
• Battery disposal: Lead-acid batteries handled correctly
• No fly-tipping: Everything is documented and traceable
• Certificate of Destruction: Proof the vehicle has been legally scrapped
• Materials recycled: Metal goes back into manufacturing, not landfill

Your conscience can be as clear as your garden.

How It Works

1. Describe your junk car: Call us on 01934 824976 or use our online form. Tell us the make, model, condition, location, and access situation. Do not worry, we have heard worse!
2. We provide a quote: Based on what we can see or recover, we will give you a fair price.
3. We arrange collection: We will agree a time that suits you. Often we can come within a few days.
4. We extract the vehicle: Our team brings the right equipment, removes the car, and cleans up.
5. You get paid: Cash or bank transfer on the spot.
6. You get your garden back: The best bit.

Finally Clear That Eyesore

You have been meaning to do something about that junk car for years. Today is the day to actually do it. One phone call. No judgement about how long it has been sitting there. Just a fair price and a cleared space.

Get a quote for your garden junk car. We have seen worse. Honestly.