Car Breakers Inverness, Highlands & Argyll
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We can break and dismantle all types of cars, vans and commercial vehicles. Caledonian Auto Salvage has a clear, compliant process for breaking any vehicle you have decided to put to scrap.
How our car breakers price your vehicle
Caledonian Auto Salvage has a process when breaking a car, van or commercial vehicle that you have decided to put to scrap. Any prices we quote for your car is based on the parts that we know can be salvaged after we break your car and sold onto other people as used parts. As well as giving you a fair price, if required we can tell you how we arrived at the price and which parts we can use from your scrap car once we break your car, van or commercial vehicle.
Inverness, Highland & Argyll Car Breaking & Car Dismantler Best Practise
Our car breaking and dismantling process adhere to the best practice advised by the likes of the DVLA and SEPA. This means if you decide to use Caledonian Auto Salvage to dismantle your car, it will be disposed of properly giving you peace of mind. This is really important long term as you know 100% there will be no issues further down the line after you have received your payment. Every single car we break and dismantle in Inverness and the Scottish Highlands is taken to either one of our two auto salvage yard locations in the Highlands or one of the local car breaker yards that we use on a regular basis.
A word of warning
Beware of any car breakers who can't answer basic questions about how or where they will break up your car for scrap!
Our Car Breaker Stock in Inverness, the Highlands & Argyll
A large part of our business is selling on the parts we salvage once we break your car. We break up cars 7 days a week so it's very difficult to tell you exactly what car and vehicle parts we have available at any given time. Generally speaking, we have most used car parts that people are looking for when they contact us, including some of the more specific ones that can be harder for you to track down. The best idea is to give us a call or complete the form and we can tell you what parts we have available in stock.
Every car we break comes in through our licensed scrapyard, and the salvaged components are sold through our used car parts stock — which is exactly why our quotes beat flat scrap weight.
The hassle-free way to scrap your car
Free collection
We collect your scrap car free of charge anywhere in our coverage area — or drop it at one of our Highland yards. No hidden recovery fees.
No admin charge
The price we quote is the price you get. No paperwork fees, no deductions and no surprises on the day of collection.
Best price paid
Around £80 per tonne for scrap cars, vans and commercials — and we are happy to price-match a reasonable genuine quote.
Fully licensed & compliant
A fully licensed scrap car and vehicle merchant working to DVLA and SEPA best practice, with a Certificate of Destruction every time.
Local Highland team
Yards in Fort William and Inverness and an owner born and bred in the Highlands — we reach the remote places national firms won't.
Secure same-day payment
Fast, secure payment on collection by bank transfer, with a clear legal paper trail so there are no issues down the line.
What our customers say
Rated 4.7 ★ on Google from 33 reviews · read on Google
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★★★★★
I decided to scrap my car in Inverness. The car was collected within the hour. This is the best scrap car collection service in Inverness. The owner was very pleasant and easy to deal with.
Ross Hunter · Google review
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★★★★★
I'd never scrapped a car before, so was rather unsure as to how it all worked. Called and spoke to Aaron, who gave me a good price over the phone and we agreed I'd drop off my Peugeot 207 the next day. Great service.
Michelle A · Google review
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★★★★★
Crashed my car into a hedge out Invergordon. Phoned Caledonian — they were fast, reliable and easy to work with. Winched my car right out of the hedge and off they went. Great service and great people.
Jake McPhee · Google review
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★★★★★
Good service, offered a better price than other salvages and communicated well throughout the whole experience. Came a little later than first planned but kept us informed, so no bother for us.
Magdalena Mirga · Google review
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★★★★★
Fantastic service, really friendly guys. Picked up my car the same day I made an enquiry. Would highly recommend their service if you're looking to scrap your car.
Paula Walls · Google review
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★★★★★
I can't thank Edward at Caledonian enough — he took my stress away and made things a lot easier than I feared after my car was in a serious accident. He kept in great contact and I received a good deal considering the mess.
Jimmy White · Google review
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★★★★★
Pleasure to do business with. Came when he said he would, gave me a better price than I was offered elsewhere and dealt with all the paperwork. Highly recommend for disposing of any unwanted vehicle quick and easy.
A&A Taxis · Google review
Frequently asked questions
How do you decide the price for breaking my car?
The price is based on the parts we know can be salvaged and resold after we break your car. If you ask, we can tell you exactly how we arrived at the figure and which parts we'll use.
Is my car worth more as salvage or parts than as scrap?
Often, yes. A complete car with a good engine, gearbox, catalytic converter or panels can be worth well above the £80-per-tonne weight price, because we resell those parts. That's why we quote each car individually rather than paying flat scrap weight.
Can I remove parts or the catalytic converter before you collect?
You can, but tell us first — quotes assume a complete car, and a missing catalytic converter or engine significantly cuts the price. Be straight with us about what's been removed and the price we agree is the price you'll be paid.
Is your car breaking and dismantling process compliant?
Yes. Our process follows the best practice advised by the DVLA and SEPA: vehicles are depolluted, dismantled and disposed of properly, so there are no issues further down the line after you've been paid.
What should I watch out for when choosing car breakers?
Beware of any car breakers who can't answer basic questions about how or where they will break up your car for scrap — and anyone offering cash, which is illegal for scrap vehicles in Scotland. We're always happy to explain our process.
Do you buy vehicles specifically to break for parts?
Yes — we break cars, vans and commercials seven days a week, and a large part of our business is selling on the parts we salvage as used spares.
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