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Scrap My Car in Oban

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DVLA & SEPA
Same-day payment
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Scrap your car in three simple steps

  1. 1

    Get an instant quote for your car

    Enter your registration and a few details and we'll value your scrap car in under 60 seconds, then call you with our best price.

  2. 2

    Free car collection, or drop off

    We collect your vehicle free of charge anywhere in our coverage area, or you can drop it at one of our Highland yards.

  3. 3

    Safe, secure payment & legal paperwork

    Get paid securely on collection while we handle the DVLA notification and Certificate of Destruction — a clean, legal paper trail.

Scrap my car in Oban — Caledonian Auto Salvage

Which yard collects in Oban?

Oban collections run from our Fort William yard — roughly 44 miles down the A82 and A828, about an hour and a quarter each way. We batch Argyll into regular routes, so Oban, Connel, Benderloch, Dunbeg and Taynuilt are typically collected within one to two days, with Lochgilphead, Inveraray and Kintyre picked up on the same weekly runs.

The same yard's trucks also cover Fort William, Portree & the Isle of Skye and Glasgow — if your car sits in one of those areas instead, use that page for local details.

Scrap car prices in Oban

Long Argyll runs carry real transport cost, so while our guide price is around £80 per tonne, very low-value shells on the furthest routes may carry a minimum-value threshold — we'll tell you straight when we quote, before anyone drives anywhere.

Had a genuine quote from another scrappage company? We're happy to price-match where it's reasonable. Call 0800 680 9005 or complete the form for your best price first time.

Cars, vans & used parts in Oban

Alongside scrap collection we break and dismantle vehicles to DVLA and SEPA best practice at our own yards, and we buy and sell used car parts — so if your Oban car has resellable parts, that value goes into your quote rather than being lost at the weighbridge.

A local scrap car company serving Oban

Caledonian Auto Salvage is a real Highland business with two working yards — Carsegate Road North in Inverness and Camaghael in Fort William; the Fort William yard covers Oban — and an owner born and bred in the Highlands. Wherever your car sits in Argyll & Bute, we quote our best price first time, paid by same-day bank transfer as Scottish law requires.

Fully compliant scrappage in Argyll & Bute

We're a fully licensed scrap car and vehicle merchant: the DVLA is notified for every car we take in Argyll & Bute, a Certificate of Destruction is issued through our scrapyard, and your road-tax refund follows automatically. Read the government guidance →

Scrap car collection across Oban

We collect scrap cars right across Argyll & Bute — Oban, Dunoon, Lochgilphead, Inveraray, Tarbert and down to Campbeltown — along the A85, A82 and A83. The remote west coast and the ferry towns are no problem for our Highland-based collection team.

Why Caledonian Auto Salvage

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.

Customer reviews

What our customers say

Rated 4.7 ★ on Google from 33 reviews · read on Google

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    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

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can you collect scrap cars from the islands near Oban?

We collect across the Argyll mainland as standard. For island vehicles it depends on the ferry — if you can get the car to the Oban side we'll take it from there; otherwise ask when you call and we'll see what can be arranged.

How long does collection take in Oban and Argyll?

Normally one to two days for Oban itself, as we batch Argyll collections into weekly routes from Fort William. If a truck is already down your way it can be quicker — always worth asking.

How much is my scrap car worth in Oban?

As a guide we pay around £80 per tonne for scrap cars, vans and commercials, though the exact figure depends on the make, model, weight and which parts can be salvaged. Enter your registration for a free, no-obligation quote.

How will I be paid for my scrap car in Oban?

You're paid securely by bank transfer on collection — scrap vehicles can no longer be paid for in cash under Scottish law — with a clear legal paper trail and a Certificate of Destruction.

Do you buy non-running cars in Oban?

Yes. Non-runners, MOT failures, accident-damaged and end-of-life vehicles are all welcome, and we notify the DVLA so you're no longer liable for the vehicle.

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