Panel vans, tippers, Lutons and crew cabs collected free from yards, depots and driveways across Scotland.
Scrap A Car Scotland collects vans anywhere in Scotland free of charge and pays 200 to 600 GBP by bank transfer on the day of collection. Vans are worth more than cars because they weigh more and carry more reusable parts, so a long-wheelbase Transit or Sprinter normally beats a family car of the same age. Every light commercial up to 3.5 tonnes is bought, running or not.
Vans are usually worth more than cars for the simple reason that they weigh more. A long-wheelbase Transit carries roughly twice the steel of a supermini, and commercial vehicles are far more likely to have reusable running gear still on them when they come off the road.
We buy every light commercial: panel vans, tippers, dropsides, Lutons, crew cabs, pickups and minibuses, running or not, MOT'd or not, insurance write-off or worn out.
If it has a chassis and a VIN we will quote for it. There is no commercial surcharge and no charge for a van that has been standing for years.
Three things push a van above the equivalent car. It is heavier, so the shell alone is worth more. It usually carries a larger catalytic converter or DPF. And commercial parts hold their value: doors, tailgates, axles, gearboxes and injectors from a common Transit or Sprinter are in constant demand.
That is also why we ask whether the vehicle is complete. A van missing its cat, wheels or engine is still worth buying, but the quote reflects it.
If you are clearing more than one vehicle we will schedule a single transporter run rather than separate visits, which usually means a faster turnaround and one consolidated payment. Builders' yards, plant hire firms, councils and lease companies all use us this way.
Tell us the number of vehicles, the site access and whether anything needs winching and we will plan the right vehicle for the job.
Our transporters run out of the Thornton yard in Fife every working day, so a van in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen, Inverness or the Borders is collected on a planned route rather than a one-off trip. That keeps van quotes the same wherever you are, with no distance deduction.
Most van collections are from builders' yards, trade depots, industrial estates and driveways. If the van sits behind a locked gate, in a low-roof car park or on a site with restricted hours, tell us when you book and we will send the right vehicle at the right time.
It is the same as a car with one addition: if the van is still on a finance or lease agreement, that has to be settled before it can be scrapped. We check the registration and will tell you if anything is outstanding.
You get a Certificate of Destruction from our SEPA licensed facility and the DVLA record is closed, which stops any further tax, insurance or penalty liability landing on your business.
| Vehicle | Examples | Kerb weight (approx) |
|---|---|---|
| Small van | Berlingo, Combo, Caddy, Kangoo | 1,200 - 1,450 kg |
| Mid-size panel van | Transit Custom, Vivaro, Trafic | 1,700 - 2,000 kg |
| Large panel van | Transit LWB, Sprinter, Crafter, Boxer | 2,000 - 2,400 kg |
| Tipper / dropside | Transit tipper, Iveco Daily | 2,100 - 2,600 kg |
| Pickup / crew cab | Hilux, Navara, L200, Ranger | 1,850 - 2,300 kg |
Last reviewed by Scrap A Car Scotland
"Excellent service as they come to you. Reis picked my car up. Was as helpful as can be, gave excellent communication regarding pickup time and was a laugh. Handled the document side of things and made the process ease. Will use the service again if needed."
Jordan Cameron
"Brilliant service! Fast, polite, and a good price given. A great experience all round - would highly recommend."
Emma Ashby
"Easy quote, best price around compared to the rest. Arrived to collect on time, collection driver was very helpful. Would I use them again... absolutely."
John Gray
