Scrap my car Crosby

We collect scrap cars in Crosby (L22, L23) for free. Crosby is about 3 miles from our yard in Bootle. The quickest route is the M57/M58, Junction 7 (Switch Island). Crosby falls under Sefton Council. Enter your registration for an instant quote and payment by bank transfer.

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Collecting in Crosby

A genteel Edwardian seaside town merging into Blundellsands' broad, tree-lined avenues, with a long promenade separating the terraces from the beach.

Landmarks: Crosby Beach, Antony Gormley's Another Place, Crosby Marina

Access: Coastal roads and the promenade car parks are straightforward for collection; some Blundellsands avenues have on-street parking restrictions worth checking before booking.

Distance from yard: about 3 miles

Nearest motorway: M57/M58, Junction 7 (Switch Island)

Postcode districts: L22, L23

Where in Crosby we collect

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

  • Blundellsands · L22
  • Formby East · L23
  • Great Crosby · L22
  • Netherton North · L23
  • Thornton & Hightown · L23
  • Waterloo · L22

Cars on the road in Sefton

Crosby 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. A mix of family estates and premium saloons in Blundellsands, with more everyday hatchbacks and small cars nearer the town centre and Waterloo.

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 Crosby — FAQs

Do you collect scrap cars in Crosby?

Yes, collection is free across Crosby (L22, L23). Crosby is about 3 miles from our yard in Bootle. The quickest route is the M57/M58, Junction 7 (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 Crosby?

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 Crosby do you also collect from?

The closest areas we cover are Bootle (about 2.1 miles away), Aintree (about 3.7 miles away), Wallasey (about 4.4 miles away), Formby (about 5.2 miles away), Liverpool (about 5.9 miles away). If you are unsure whether your postcode is covered, call 07722 935042.

What should I do about an abandoned car in Crosby?

Crosby 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.

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