Terms of use

Terms of Service

The aim of Scrap Car Co is to provide you, representing one or more of our Trusted Collection Partners, with a valuation for your vehicle. Should you opt to sell your vehicle to one of our Trusted Collection Partners, Scrap Car Co will receive a commission payment from the partner for arranging the transaction. Please note that Scrap Car Co will not undertake the collection, salvage, or disposal of your vehicle. Any arrangements concerning the collection, salvage, or disposal will solely involve you and the Trusted Collection Partner. In certain cases, the most favourable offer may come from a company affiliated with Scrap Car Co. Kindly review the complete terms and conditions below. If you have any questions or concerns regarding our service, please contact a member of our support team at 0330 159 0067 or info@scrapcar.co.

Scrap Car Terms and Conditions

The following terms and conditions govern your use of the service provided through www.scrapcar.co. By completing the online Quote Form on our Website, you acknowledge your acceptance of these terms and conditions.

1. DEFINITIONS
1.1. “Trusted Collection Partner” refers to a third-party Vehicle Collector authorised by us to collect a Vehicle and legally dispose of End-Of-Life Vehicles.
1.2. “Affiliated Company” means a company operating individually that shares directorship with Scrap Car Co.
1.3 “Acceptance” denotes the Customer’s legal agreement to sell the vehicle for the monetary sum offered by the Trusted Collection Partner or affiliated company.
1.4. “Customer” refers to the person, business, or corporate organisation, along with any subsidiary or associate company as defined by the Companies Act 2006, interacting with the Service on our website. “You” and “Your” are used interchangeably to refer to the Customer.
1.5. “Offer” is the monetary sum offered by the Trusted Collection Partner or affiliated company to collect the Vehicle, after inspecting it.
1.6. “Quote Form” is the form on the website homepage requiring data for a Vehicle Valuation.
1.7. “Valuation” is the estimated monetary sum reflecting the Vehicle’s value based on the details submitted by the customer on the Quote Form.
1.8. “Vehicle” includes any Vehicle, including an End of Life Vehicle as determined by End-Of-Life Vehicle Regulations 2003.
1.9. “Complete Vehicle” refers to a Vehicle containing all vital components expected by a reasonable person, including wheels with fully inflated tires, an engine, a gearbox, all body panels, and a catalytic converter (if originally fitted).

2. BACKGROUND TO THE SERVICE
2.1. Our website’s Service aims to provide you with a Valuation for your Vehicle on behalf of our Trusted Collection Partner or affiliated company. If you decide to sell your Vehicle to them, we will receive a commission payment for arranging the transaction.
2.2. We offer two pricing systems:
– For scrap vehicles, we utilize our ‘Scrap Car Co pricing’ to show the best three offerings from our Trusted Collection Partners in your area.
– If your vehicle is deemed ‘salvage,’ we use ‘Salvage Pricing,’ where the value is derived from its current condition. In this case, the car is likely to be purchased by an affiliated buyer.

3. VALUATION AND OFFER
3.1. Vehicle Valuation is provided after a telephone call from a Customer Service Representative from Scrap Car Co, post completion of our online Quote Form.
3.2. The Offer for your Vehicle is made by the Trusted Collection Partner or affiliated company only after an on-site inspection.
3.3. Offer Acceptance is confirmed upon signature of the Vehicle Collection Agreement by the Trusted Collection Partner or affiliated company.
3.4. Scrap Car Co reserves the right to withdraw the Offer until Acceptance.
3.5. We receive a commission payment from our Trusted Collection Partner or affiliated companies for arranging the transaction.

4. YOUR OBLIGATIONS
4.1. You must provide accurate and truthful data regarding the Vehicle.
4.2. You must be legally competent to enter into an agreement to sell the Vehicle and be aged 18 or over.
4.3. You must provide proof of identity and all appropriate ownership documentation upon request.
4.4. There should be no outstanding finance recorded against the Vehicle, and you must be the sole legal titleholder.
4.5. You must disclose any issues a reasonable purchaser would want to be aware of, including physical imperfections and mechanical faults.
4.6. Your Vehicle must be available for inspection and collection at an accessible location.
4.7. Your Vehicle must be free from any dangerous, harmful, or hazardous materials.
4.8. All necessary documents and accessories for the Vehicle must be handed over.
4.9. You must contact the Trusted Collection Partner or affiliated company upon the collection driver’s arrival at the agreed location on the agreed date.

5. PRICES AND PAYMENT
5.1. Vehicle price is based on conditions specified in clauses 3.1 and 3.2.
5.2. Payment is made after Acceptance of the offer.
5.3. Payment is released upon contacting the Trusted Collection Partner or affiliated company.
5.4. Failure to contact them on the collection day requires contact within 90 days. No payments will be made after this period.

6. COLLECTION TIMES
6.1. Vehicles are collected between 08:00 and 17:30 UK GMT, Monday to Friday, with possible weekend collections.

7. CANCELLATION
7.1. Either party may terminate the contract until offer acceptance.
7.2. Termination notice will be provided via email.

8. INDEMNITY
8.1. You indemnify us against any losses incurred due to your breach of the contract.
8.2. You also indemnify us against any losses due to negligence or misconduct by the Trusted Collection Partner.

9. DISCLAIMER
9.1. Warranties, conditions, and other terms inferred by statute or common law are excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law.
9.2. We disclaim responsibility for any resulting loss from the Service.
9.3. This disclaimer includes but is not limited to pure economic loss, loss of profits, and loss of goodwill.
9.4. We retain accountability for personal injury or death caused by our wilful misconduct or negligence.

10. DATA PROTECTION
10.1. We process your information in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
10.2. Further information is available in our Privacy Policy.

11. FORCE MAJOR
11.1. We are released from responsibilities under the Agreement during Service disruptions caused by force major.
11.2. Claims for damage during force major are excluded.
11.3. We will notify you immediately of any force major events.

12. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
12.1. Our website’s Intellectual Property Rights are acknowledged by you.
12.2. Information may be accessed, downloaded, or printed for personal, non-commercial use.
12.3. Reproduction or distribution without prior written consent is prohibited.

13. THIRD PARTY RIGHTS
13.1. Third parties are not entitled to any rights under this Agreement.

14. ILLEGALITY
14.1. Illegal or invalid terms will be removed, preserving the remainder of the Agreement.
14.2. Parties will negotiate to adjust the Agreement if essential.

15. GOVERNING LAW
15.1. Disputes are subject to English law.
15.2. The courts of England and Wales have sole authority in settling disputes.