Preston Car Breakers: What We Buy and How It Works
If you’ve ever wondered what a car breaker does or what happens to your vehicle after you hand it over, you’re not alone. At Allstar Breakers, we get asked all the time: Do you just scrap cars? What kind of cars do you buy? Do I need to remove parts first?
In this post, we’ll explain what Preston car breakers actually do, what types of vehicles we buy, and how the process works from start to finish.
What Does a Car Breaker Do?
A car breaker, sometimes called a vehicle dismantler or salvage yard, takes in unwanted, damaged, or end-of-life vehicles and safely dismantles them for parts and materials. Unlike a scrapyard that crushes everything for metal, a breaker removes any parts that can still be used or sold.
At Allstar Breakers, we:
- Buy vehicles in any condition
- Dismantle and strip usable parts
- Test and clean good-quality components
- Sell parts to the public and garages
- Recycle and responsibly dispose of anything that can’t be reused
Our goal is to make sure nothing useful goes to waste—and to put some cash back in your pocket while we’re at it.
What Kind of Cars Do We Buy?
We buy all sorts of vehicles, including:
- Non-runners (won’t start or drive)
- MOT failures
- SORN and abandoned vehicles
- Accident-damaged cars
- Vehicles with engine or gearbox faults
- Old cars you no longer want
If you’re not sure whether your car is suitable, just get in touch—we’ll let you know in minutes.
What Makes Us Different From a Scrap Yard?
Unlike a typical scrap yard that simply crushes your car, we break it first. That means we safely remove everything of value before it gets recycled.
We’re not just interested in the shell of the car. We want the bits inside that can help keep other cars on the road, including:
- Engines and gearboxes
- Lights and electrics
- Doors, panels and bumpers
- Mirrors and windows
- Wheels and tyres
- Exhausts and catalytic converters
You can find out more about what we do with these parts on our car breaking page.
What Happens When You Sell Us a Vehicle?
The process is straightforward:
- Contact us with a few details about your car (make, model, reg, condition).
- We’ll give you a free, no-obligation quote.
- If you accept, we’ll arrange free collection from your home or workplace.
- We take care of all the DVLA paperwork.
- You get paid – either by bank transfer or cash.
There’s no need to remove any parts yourself, and you don’t need to clean or prep the car.
Do We Sell Used Parts Too?
Yes – and we have customers all over the country who come to us for quality used car parts.
If you’re after a replacement engine, gearbox, door, mirror or anything else, have a look at our parts section or give us a call.
You can also see the latest vehicles we’re currently dismantling here: currently breaking.
What Happens to the Rest of the Car?
Anything that can’t be reused is recycled. We follow strict regulations to make sure fluids are disposed of safely and that as much of the vehicle as possible is reused or repurposed. You can read more about how that works on our end-of-life vehicle centre page.
We also keep an eye on scrap metal prices to make sure you get a fair price based on the value of what’s left.
Ready to Sell Your Vehicle?
If you’ve got a car, van or 4×4 that’s no longer worth keeping, Allstar Breakers in Preston is ready to take it off your hands. We make it quick and hassle-free, and we’ll pay you fairly based on the true value of your vehicle—not just the scrap weight.
Want a free quote? Contact us today and let us know what you’ve got.
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