Get the Best Price with Free Collection
Ongar is a small market town in the Epping Forest district of Essex, set in rolling countryside east of Epping on the edge of the London commuter belt. It's semi-rural commuter country where a mix of family and country cars reach the end of the road each year. Recycle Any Car gives Ongar drivers a simple way to scrap a vehicle for a fair, guaranteed price with free collection to the door.
Whether it's a spare commuter car on a driveway, a high-mileage estate on a country lane in Fyfield, or a write-off after a knock on the A414, you can get an instant online offer with no obligation. Collection anywhere in the CM5 area is free, we notify the DVLA for you, and you'll receive a Certificate of Destruction once the car has been recycled through a licensed ATF.
We collect across Ongar and the surrounding villages, including:
Plus nearby Epping and Brentwood. Postcodes: CM5, with wider CM coverage across west Essex.
On the edge of the London commuter belt around Ongar, households mix spare second cars with high-mileage rural vehicles worn out on the lanes. Once a car fails an MOT or costs more to repair than it's worth, it just sits taking up space and staying on your DVLA record.
Scrapping through an ATF resolves it in one step: over 80% of the vehicle is recycled, hazardous parts are removed safely, and a Certificate of Destruction ends your liability. Because paying cash for scrap is illegal in the UK, every payment is made by secure bank transfer, and free collection means no drive to a distant yard.
In Ongar we buy cars, 4x4s and light vans in any condition - MOT failures, non-runners, insurance write-offs (Cat S / Cat N), high-mileage rural cars and damaged vehicles. Missing keys or paperwork? Just tell us on your quote.
Obtain your free scrap car valuation by entering your vehicle details. Get a transparent quote with no hidden fees and no obligation to sell.
Arrange a free collection at a time that suits you. We’ll arrange pick up of your vehicle from any location, making the process hassle-free and convenient.
Get paid securely and promptly. Once your vehicle is collected, our partners ensure fast payment through a trusted, secure method with no delays.
All payments are fast, secure, and transparent, with our trusted network of buyers, ensuring peace of mind throughout your car recycling process.
Our commitment to sustainability ensures that over 80% of your vehicle is recycled, reducing waste, while we pledge to plant 1 tree for every car scrapped through our network.
Selling to an ATF-registered collector guarantees proper disposal of hazardous materials and provides you with a Certificate of Destruction.
Our comparison service helps you quickly find the best deal from our trusted network of buyers, offering convenience, transparency, and competitive prices for your vehicle.
James Gilmour
"Really nice company to deal with and an easy way to get rid of an ancient and knackered ford fiesta. Highly recommended."
Rachel Carlill
"Thank you Recycle Any Car for taking away the stress of selling our Dads old car. Very straightforward process and great communication throughout!"
David Da Silva
"Recycle any car! Simple and efficient business for when I need to just get rid of my broken fiat.."
Kathy Weaver
"Very simple and easy process. Ryan made everything so straightforward and quick."
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Read MoreSame-day collection is sometimes possible in Ongar depending on the schedule; most are booked within 1–2 working days.
More than 80% of each vehicle is recycled; fluids, tyres and the battery are removed and processed correctly first.
If you have a private plate you'd like to keep, arrange retention with the DVLA before collection; otherwise the plates go with the car.
Yes — once your car is recycled at a licensed ATF you'll receive an official Certificate of Destruction.
No — paying cash for scrap is illegal in the UK. We pay quickly and securely by bank transfer.