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- We’re not a broker or middleman, you deal direct with us, no hidden fees!
- We pay up to 30% more for your vehicle than part exchanging
- We pay up to 30% more than online brokers
- We collect your vehicle for FREE and pay you same day!
Davis Metal Recycling don’t just buy scrap cars for recycling, we’ll buy your working vehicle and good MOTed vehicles as well! Try our valuation form on this page for a quote.
Please Note that as of 01/10/2013 it is illegal in the UK to pay CASH for scrap vehicles or scrap metal, instead we pay you same day by cheque or bank transfer.
Davis Metal Recycling is a Government Authorised Treatment Facility. A Certificate of Destruction notice is a legal requirement in the UK for scrapped vehicles. This is emailed to you once your vehicle has been collected.
FREE Car Removal For:
- West & East Sussex*
- Brighton*
- Worthing*
- Lancing*
*30 mile radius of Lancing
You don’t need to drive your car to a depot, your old car could be completely unroadworthy, we remove it for you. Just get a valuation using our form on this page. Once you’ve accepted the offer price we contact you by email or phone to arrange collection. You can also call us on:
01903 761228
Scrap Car Prices
Your unwanted car can be in any condition, we’ll buy any car. You cannot lose out. The price we quote is the price we pay when we collect your old car.
Frequent Questions
What information does Davis Metal Recycling need to know about your old car before we remove it for recycling?
We need to know if the car to be scrapped starts and can be driven or not. It doesn’t matter if not, we’ll deal with the removal of the car in any condition.
If the car to be scrapped runs but failed it’s MOT we will need to know the reason for valuation purposes.
Is the faulty car in one piece? Are all the wheels attached? Are any of the tyres flat?
Is the vehicle to be scrapped parked in a place where our recovery vehicle can access it?
If the scrap car has been in an accident or is accident damaged, was it written off by your insurer and has it been recorded by your insurance provider as an accident damaged scrap car?
If the car has been involved in an accident, been vandalised, stolen and recovered by the Police or has been involved any other criminal activity are the Police satisified that the scrap car can be removed and destroyed?
What documents do I need before Davis Metal Recycling remove my car?
You will need the vehicle’s DVLA V5 Log Book and two forms of personal ID, you sign and detach the bottom part and send that to DVLA to notify them of the removal, we’ll help you with that if you’re unsure what to do.
We don’t need it but you can leave any of the scrap vehicle’s service history in the glove box.
We do not need an MOT certificate.
What else do I need to do to my car prior to removal?
You don’t need to clean the vehicle but please make sure you have removed all personal items including any CDs and tapes you may have left in the radio player. Please remove any rubbish from the interior and the boot of the car. We only take the car, we do not take household rubbish.
How long does the scrap car removal process take?
Depending on the location and condition of the scrap car it’ll take 10-15 minutes to remove the scrap car & complete the DVLA paperwork.
The vehicle to be scrapped has been impounded, will you recover it?
Yes, but you’ll need to pay any release fees due prior to Davis Metal Recycling recovering the scrap vehicle. We can’t take the car away and pay you if this has not been done.
I’ve lost the log book, will Davis Metal Recycling still take my old car?
Yes, however Davis Metal Recycling may ask you to provide some other form of proof that the vehicle is yours, e.g. an insurance document.
I’ve lost the keys, will Davis Metal Recycling still take the car for recycling?
Yes, please tell us in advance and we’ll bring the tools to be able to enter your car prior to removal.
Will Davis Metal Recycling do all the DVLA paperwork for my scrap car?
Davis Metal Recycling are an Authorised Treatment Facility, we de-register the scrap car for you, all you need to do is sign the bottom part of the log book and sent it to DVLA. They will in turn send you confirmation that the scrap car is no longer your responsibility.
Can I keep the vehicle registration number?
Yes, DVLA charge a yearly fee for keeping the registration, we can advise you on this when we remove your scrap car.
What method of payment do Davis Metal Recycling provide?
Most of our customers are quite happy with a bank transfer however we can pay by cheque if you let us know prior to removing your scrap car. As of 01/10/2013 it is illegal in the UK to pay cash for scrap metal.
What licences do Davis Metal Recycling have for metal recycling?
Davis Metal Recycling is a licenced waste carrier with the UK Environment Agency.
We’re also a DVLA Authorised Treatment Facility for the recovery and treatment of ELVs (or End Of Life Vehicles).
Will Davis Metal Recycling remove any other types of scrap metal?
Yes, we’ll collect & recover lorries, trucks, ex military vehicles, steel river boats, railway stock, tractors and other agricultural machinery, fork lifts, ambulances and any commercial vehicles. Please contact us with details of the metal to be scrapped.
Which areas do Davis Metal Recycling cover?
We collect & recover vehicles from East and West Sussex, parts of Surrey and Hampshire. Please contact us if you would like your vehicle collected outside of those areas.
Scrap Metal Services
We provide a scrap metal recycling service to industrial, commercial and household customers throughout Southern England. Whatever type of scrap metal you have we will pay you top prices to take it away and recycle it.
Scrap metal is divided into two types: Ferrous and Non Ferrous.
Non Ferrous Scrap Metal includes aluminium – including Foil and Cans, Copper, Lead, Zinc, Nickel, Titanium, Cobalt, Chromium, and precious metals. Non Ferrous metal is not magnetic.
Ferrous Scrap Metal is scrap iron and steel. This includes scrap from old cars, household appliances, steel beams, railroad tracks, ships, food packaging and other metal containers. You can tell if a metal is Ferrous because it is magnetic.
Commercial Services
If you need end-of-life machines, plant or heavy materials removed from your premises, we can help. Clearing your site or factory? We now offer a service to clear, collect, transport and then recycle any metals that you might need rid of.
Factory relocation and clearance is a huge job. If you are clearing or demolishing a large warehouse, factory or site, our experienced staff can help with the heavy lifting – whether it’s removing just one machine, an entire factory’s worth or getting rid of a load of old metal.
Our experts will work safely and efficiently, providing a solution for any industrial and commercial clearance or relocation requirements we cover:
All of our staff are highly trained and specialist in their area of work.
- FREE machinery removals and recycling
- Factory clearance including materials
- Factory decommission, metals and machinery removal
- Plant transportation and recycling
- We Will even pay YOU for whatever we remove!
Davis Metal Recycling are based in Lancing, West Sussex and offer reliable and environmentally friendly solutions to disposing of your old and unwanted vehicles. From cars to vans, we can accept and dismantle a variety of vehicles no matter their age or condition. Other than vehicles, we also collect any scrap metal that you wish to dispose of.
We are a family run business who understand the importance of ethical disposal and friendly, reliable service. With more than 40 years of credible experience behind us, we are a professional company associated with DVLA and the Environment Agency.
- Free Scrap Car Removal
- Scrap Metal Handling
- Scrap Car & Metal Collection Services
- Commercial Waste Metal Services
