Scrap my car Bootle

We collect scrap cars in Bootle (L20, L30) for free. Our yard is on Brasenose Road in Bootle, so this is our home patch. The quickest route is the M57, Junction 7 (M57, Switch Island). Bootle falls under Sefton Council. Enter your registration for an instant quote and payment by bank transfer.

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Collecting in Bootle

Dense Victorian terraced housing and inter-war red-brick estates close to the docks and A565 corridor.

Landmarks: Bootle Strand Shopping Centre, Bootle New Strand railway station, North Park

Access: Very close to the yard at Brasenose Road; most streets are narrow terraced roads, so flatbed collections are preferred.

Distance from yard: we are based here

Nearest motorway: M57, Junction 7 (M57, Switch Island)

Postcode districts: L20, L30

Where in Bootle we collect

Our truck covers these wards and neighbourhoods in and around Bootle, listed with their postcode district. Not on the list? Call 07722 935042 and we'll confirm.

  • Aintree & Maghull South · L30
  • Bootle East · L20
  • Bootle West · L20
  • Ford · L30
  • Kirkdale East · L20
  • Kirkdale West · L20
  • Litherland · L20
  • Netherton North · L30
  • Netherton South & Orrell · L20
  • Thornton & Hightown · L30
  • Waterfront North · L20

Cars on the road in Sefton

Bootle sits in the Sefton local authority area, which had 121,544 privately kept cars licensed at the end of March 2026, up 0.9% on a year earlier. Older Fords, Vauxhalls and high-mileage hatchbacks dominate the local fleet.

Fuel type of privately kept cars in Sefton, 2026 Q1
Fuel typeShare of private cars
Petrol58.3%
Diesel29.9%
Hybrid (petrol)7%
Other (incl. electric)4.9%

Source: DfT Vehicle licensing statistics, table VEH0105 (2026 Q1 (end March 2026), published 2026-07-15). Figures cover the whole Sefton authority and privately kept cars only.

How scrapping works

Get an instant quote, book a free collection, and we pay by bank transfer, as cash payments for scrap are illegal under the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013. Your DVLA Certificate of Destruction follows within 7 days. Read the step-by-step guide or see current scrap car prices.

Scrap car Bootle — FAQs

Do you collect scrap cars in Bootle?

Yes, collection is free across Bootle (L20, L30). Our yard is on Brasenose Road in Bootle, so this is our home patch. The quickest route is the M57, Junction 7 (M57, Switch Island). Enter your registration above or call 07722 935042 and we'll agree a collection time.

How much is a scrap car worth in Bootle?

Scrap value depends on the car's kerb weight, its catalytic converter or DPF and its condition, not on where you live. Around 30% of privately kept cars in Sefton are diesel, and many of those carry a DPF that we price separately. Enter your registration above for an instant estimate, or see current ranges on our scrap car prices page.

Which areas near Bootle do you also collect from?

The closest areas we cover are Aintree (about 1.7 miles away), Crosby (about 2.1 miles away), Liverpool (about 4 miles away), Wallasey (about 4.1 miles away), West Derby (about 4.2 miles away). If you are unsure whether your postcode is covered, call 07722 935042.

What should I do about an abandoned car in Bootle?

Bootle is covered by Sefton Council. Sefton Council investigates vehicles abandoned on the highway that are not an immediate danger (0345 140 0845). Vehicles that are dangerously or illegally parked go to Merseyside Police on 101. If the car is your own and you no longer want it, scrapping it with a licensed ATF avoids that route: we collect for free and issue a DVLA Certificate of Destruction.

Nearest areas we collect from

Straight-line distances between area centres.

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