The pick up Guy was brilliant,think he was called Chris he was friendly , polite and even took the time to call me to say my house keys were on the keyring with my car key after he left and he broug... See more
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CarTakeBack are the biggest scrap car recycling company in the UK! With over 300 branches across the country, we'll find you the best price for your car, no matter the age, mileage or condition. To see what your scrap car is worth, simply enter your registration number and postcode in to our instant quote form and we'll give you a price to sell your car. There's no obligation and all quotes are valid for seven days. With CarTakeBack the process of selling your scrap car is hassle free. Have your car collected from anywhere at a time to suit you. CarTakeBack branches are authorised scrap car recycling centres so you can relax knowing that if your car is scrapped, 95% of it will be responsibly recycled to the highest standard in line with the law. Our Customer Services Team is on hand to look after you and we'll help take care of the official DVLA paperwork.
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- 0330 818 8550
- info@CarTakeBack.com
- cartakeback.com
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Very disappointed ☹️!!!
This company is ridiculous !! they asked me my van Vauxhall combo 15 Reg ,if have any issues, and I explained to them , is just clutch issue and nothing else, and they offered me 400£ and the next day when they collected the van , called me and they say we inspected the van , had so many issues and the price dropped to 100£ , if you want come and collect your van , if you want leave it, completely ridiculous !!!! I don’t recommend this company, is totally scam!!!

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The whole process was easy
The whole process was easy and it all went smoothly, I would deffo recommend CarTakeBack
A price was offered which was…
A price was offered which was acceptable. Collection was arranged within days. Very happy with the service.
Great service from start to…
Great service from start to finish,communicated throughout the process,arrived on time and picked up car as agreed.Money received into my account same day un like some other schemes who require an additional payment for same day payment!Highly recommended. Thank you.
Quick and easy
The entire thing was so simple and quick it was all completed in less than 72 hours and was also the highest valuation offered. Collection was quick professional and polite.
Excellent Service
The whole process was completed on line, the price was accepted and a collection date was fixed. The driver was prompt and polite. Due to other reviews of similar companies, there was the fear of being 'knocked back' on the price, but there was no hassle and the price was paid as agreed.
The company was in constant contact…
The company was in constant contact with myself and also the person who collected the vehicle was polite and helpful
Came exactly when they said
Came exactly when they said. Took ar away and transferred money straight away. Couldn’t fault the service
Great service and the money was in my…
Great service and the money was in my account within the hour of the car going would recommend and it was the best price as tried other company’s for quotes !
Quick and reliable
Quick and reliable. Had a quote and they came out same day
I accepted the offer 900£
I accepted the offer 900£, after few days they called me and offered for my car Only for 160£. Alone engine cost over 1000£ , the car drivers and start. Only minor fault easy fix. They want in good condition car for nearly free..
Waste of time.

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Very easy to deal with
Very easy to deal with, fair price given and vehicle pick up arranged quite quickly. Driver very friendly and car was collected at arranged time.
Would use again.
This is a genuine review Extremely disappointing experience I would not trust the initial online offer. based on my…
This is a genuine review based on my own experience with CarTakeBack / Copart Direct UK. My vehicle was a Volkswagen Touran. The invoice/booking details include Lot/Reference Number 52629506 and Lead Number 2315220, dated 05/05/2026.
The agreed valuation before inspection was £855, but the overall experience left me feeling seriously misled. In my opinion, the online offer did not feel like a reliable final valuation. It felt more like a way to get me into the process, with the possibility of reducing the amount to 500 £ later once the customer is already engaged.
The most disappointing part was the pressure and the attitude. I did not feel treated like a valued customer. I felt like I was placed in a “take it or leave it” position, where the customer has very little room to question the process or challenge what is happening.
For a company advertising a simple car selling/scrapping service, I expected transparency, fairness, and clear communication. Instead, my experience felt stressful, unclear, and one-sided.
I also did not receive a Feefo review invitation, even though I am a genuine customer and have an invoice/reference number. In my opinion, customers should not have to chase a review link just to leave honest feedback.
My advice to anyone considering CarTakeBack is: do not rely on the initial offer alone, get everything confirmed in writing, keep proof of every message, and be prepared for the experience to be very different from what you may expect.
Based on my experience, I would not use them again and I would not recommend them.

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Simple collection
The car was collected without bother and the instructions I received beforehand were very clear.
My only issue was that I believed that I had been given a guaranteed quote which made me turn down other offers, only for the company to offer a lower quote on the phone. Nevertheless, they did return to the previous offer after I questioned this choice.
We are very happy with Dan who was most…
We are very happy with Dan who was most expedient from first contact (phone) until pickup of our vehicle
We would recommend that they are trustworthy helpful and very nice
The Scriveners Warrington
Great service and communication from…
Great service and communication from start to finish. Payment with in the hour.
Easy online request for quote.
Easy online request for quote.
Had a call-back within 2 hours requesting confirmation of car condition and given final quote.
Car collected within 2 days, money paid same day by bank transfer.
CarTakeBack made the best quotation for…
CarTakeBack made the best quotation for my car. The driver turned up when arranged, and the payment was in my bank the next day!
Great service provided. I would highly recommend.
Great service
Quick and easy to get a quote. Easy to arrange collection and cash was in my bank by the next day!
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