Scrap Your Car & Metal in Brent | Free Collection & Instant Quotes
Scrap Your Car & Metal in Brent
Looking for the best place to scrap your car or sell scrap metal in Brent/Brent Cross? London Metal Recycling is Brent’s premier Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF), offering free collection, instant quotes, and competitive prices for both end-of-life vehicles and scrap metal. Based in nearby Alperton, we provide a truly local service for Brent residents and businesses.
Free and Instant Scrap Vehicle Quote for Brent
Need to know how much your vehicle is worth? Our scrap car quote tool provides instant, accurate valuations for Brent residents. Simply enter your vehicle registration and postcode to see how much you could get for your car, van, or motorcycle.
Current Scrap Metal Prices for Brent
We offer competitive rates for all types of scrap metal brought to our Alperton facility or collected from Hayes:
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Mixed Metal £80.00
Mixed metal by the tonne.
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Car Shells £80.00
Any vehicle with no engine or gearbox - by the tonne
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Heavy Iron (Shearing) £150
Heavy iron by the tonne.
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Steel Rims £150
Steel rims by the tonne.
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Lead Batteries £320
Lead batteries by the tonne.
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Irony Ally Engines £350
Irony Ally engines by the tonne.
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Steel Engines £250.00
Steel Engines by the tonne.
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Ali Wheels £1200
Ali wheels by the tonne.
Why Choose Us for Vehicle & Metal Recycling in Brent
🚗 Vehicle Scrapping Services:
✅ Free Collection from anywhere in Brent
✅ Instant Online Quotes – 60-second valuations
✅ Same-Day Service often available for Brent residents
✅ DVLA Paperwork Handled – full legal compliance
✅ Best Prices Guaranteed – competitive rates for all vehicles
🔧 Scrap Metal Services:
✅ Competitive Prices – some of the best rates in London
✅ Free Collection for 5+ tonnes from Brent
✅ Quick Processing – most transactions completed in minutes
✅ All Metal Types accepted (ferrous and non-ferrous)
✅ Instant Payment – electronic payment options available
What We Accept from Brent
🚗 Vehicles:
✅ Cars, vans, and motorcycles
✅ 4x4s and commercial vehicles
✅ Non-runners and accident-damaged vehicles
✅ Failed MOT vehicles
✅ End-of-life vehicles
✅ All makes and models, any condition
🔧 Scrap Metal:
✅ Steel and iron products
✅ Aluminium (wheels, sheeting, offcuts)
✅ Vehicle parts and components (metal only)
✅ Constructional and industrial metal
✅ Household appliances (excluding fridges)
❌ What We Don't Accept:
❌ Refrigerators and freezers
❌ Copper, lead, brass (licensing restrictions)
❌ Contaminated or hazardous materials
How to Scrap Your Car & Metal in Brent
How to Scrap Your Car in Brent
1. Get an Instant Quote – Enter your registration number and postcode for an immediate valuation.
2. Accept Your Quote – Happy with the price? Accept online or call us to arrange collection.
3. Free Brent Collection – Our team arrives at your location and handles all logistics.
4. Receive Payment & Documentation – Direct bank transfer plus all DVLA paperwork handled.
Sell Your Scrap Metal from Brent
Option 1: Visit Our Alperton Yard
Drive in, weigh, unload, get paid immediately.
Option 2: Free Collection from Brent
5+ tonnes minimum. Complete our form and we’ll collect from your Brent address.
Collection Areas in Brent
Our free collection service covers all Brent areas, including:
- Brent Cross Shopping Centre
- Hendon Central
- Cricklewood
- Child’s Hill
- Temple Fortune
- NW2, NW4, NW11 postcodes
As an Alperton-based business, we can typically reach Brent within 15 minutes. Collection times are usually under an hour for most Brent postcodes.
Vehicle Scrapping Frequently Asked Questions
You’ll need your V5C registration document (logbook), photo ID (driving licence or passport), and proof of address (recent utility bill or bank statement). We handle all DVLA notifications and provide your Certificate of Destruction.
We typically arrange collections within 24-48 hours of accepting a quote, with same-day service often available for local areas. Collection times depend on your location and our schedule.
Yes, we specialise in collecting vehicles that don’t start or have mechanical issues. Our recovery vehicles can safely load and transport cars in any condition.
Vehicle values depend on make, model, age, condition, weight, and current metal prices. Our instant quote system uses current market data to provide accurate valuations based on your vehicle’s registration details.
Yes, our collection service is completely free with no hidden charges. The quote we provide is the amount you’ll receive for your vehicle.
While it’s possible in some circumstances, having your V5C makes the process much smoother. Contact our team to discuss your specific situation if documentation is missing.
Scrap Metal Frequently Asked Questions
We accept most ferrous and non-ferrous metals including steel, iron, aluminium, vehicle parts (metal only), constructional metal, industrial waste, and household appliances (excluding fridges).
We cannot accept refrigerators, freezers, copper, lead, brass, or contaminated/hazardous materials due to licensing and safety regulations.
We require 5+ tonnes for free collection. Smaller quantities can be brought directly to our yard for immediate weighing and payment.
Prices are based on metal type, grade, quality, quantity, and current market rates. All materials are weighed on our calibrated weighbridge for accurate pricing.
We offer immediate payment for materials brought to our yard. Electronic payments are processed right away in compliance with the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013.
Yes, we offer preferential rates for regular customers and bulk deliveries. Commercial accounts can be set up with competitive pricing structures.
Testimonials from Customers in Brent
Contact London Metal Recycling
Instant vehicle quotes, competitive metal prices, and free collection across London. Based in Alperton with same-day service available.
Call:
+0208 9978787
Email:
Visit our Scrapyard:
Alperton Lane, Wembley, HA0 1DX
Scrapyard Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8am – 4pm
Saturday: 8am – 12pm
*Last drop offs accepted 30 minutes before closing*