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5 Best Salvage Yards in London (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Talise Sterling
By Talise Sterling, Goods and Shopping · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

A dead alternator on a Tuesday morning is not the time to start Googling salvage yards in London and hoping for the best. Between them, the businesses on this page have logged just over 2,500 Google reviews, and the top name alone accounts for more than half of that. Ratings run from 4.4 to 4.9, but what actually separates these places is whether you're after used car parts, a scrap car collection, or something entirely different: architectural salvage.

Short answer: Breakeryard.com leads with 4.8 stars across 1,391 reviews, a national used-parts marketplace sourcing from breakers across the UK. For scrapping a whole car rather than buying parts, Scrap Car Kings (4.9, 261 reviews) and National Scrap Car (4.9, 184 reviews) both offer same-day collection and payment. LASSCO is a different business entirely: an architectural salvage shop for antiques and building fixtures, not car parts.
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London's salvage yards, side by side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Breakeryard.com 4.8 1,391 Used car, van, and 4x4 parts View ›
2 LASSCO 4.4 523 Architectural salvage, not car parts View ›
3 Scrap Car Kings-Scrap My Car-London 4.9 261 Fast scrap car collection across London and Essex View ›
4 National Scrap Car 4.9 184 Straightforward scrap car sales with clear communication View ›
5 Cash for Cars 4.9 183 Quick quotes for damaged or non-running cars View ›
5 Best Salvage Yards in London (2026)

The businesses, one by one

Breakeryard.com logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Breakeryard.com

4.81,391 Google reviews

Breakeryard.com is an online marketplace connecting buyers to a national network of UK scrap yards and car breakers, based out of Ilford. Customers enter their registration number to find used OEM parts for cars, vans, and 4x4s, with the site claiming savings of up to 80 percent against main-dealer prices. It covers the full range of major manufacturers, from Alfa Romeo to Volvo, and handles delivery rather than requiring a yard visit.

What people praise

  • Covers nearly every make and model through one search
  • Fast delivery, often within a couple of days of ordering
  • Right-part guarantee mentioned in reviews and on-site

Worth knowing

  • A few reviewers describe slow email responses when confirming a part matches their car
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume1,391 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown86% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The largest review base here by a wide margin, and the volume of specific part-fitment stories in the reviews backs up the claim that this actually works as a national parts finder rather than a single yard.

Unit 1, Uphall Rd, Ilford IG1 2JJ

LASSCO logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk

LASSCO

4.4523 Google reviews

LASSCO is an architectural antiques and salvage business with two London-area sites, dealing in reclaimed flooring, chimneypieces, ironwork, stained glass, and complete panelled rooms rather than vehicle parts. One of its sites, Brunswick House, also operates as a dining venue set among the salvage stock. This is not a car salvage yard, and reviewers largely discuss it as a place to browse antiques or eat, not to source auto parts.

What people praise

  • Large, varied stock of genuine architectural antiques
  • Reviewers describe an unusual, photogenic browsing experience
  • On-site dining venue at Brunswick House gets separate praise

Worth knowing

  • Not a source for car or motorcycle parts despite appearing in this category
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume523 · 92th
Confidencehigh
Recency6 years ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown60% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Ranks here on Google's own categorization, but it's worth being clear this is architectural and antiques salvage, entirely separate from anything automotive. If you need car parts, look elsewhere on this page.

30 Wandsworth Rd, London SW8 2LG

Scrap Car Kings-Scrap My Car-London logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Scrap Car Kings-Scrap My Car-London

4.9261 Google reviews

Scrap Car Kings buys cars for cash across London and Essex, working as a licensed waste carrier and recycling specialist. Customers submit a registration number and condition details online for a quote, and the company arranges collection, including insurance write-offs, MOT failures, and non-running vehicles. Reviews describe payment transferred before or shortly after the car is loaded onto the truck.

What people praise

  • Payment often arrives same day, sometimes before pickup
  • Handles cars in poor or non-running condition
  • Reviewers describe drivers as friendly and professional
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume261 · 81th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest rating on this page for a scrap-collection service, and the reviews consistently describe the same thing: quick quotes, quick collection, quick payment.

Lysander House, Temple St, London E2 6QH

National Scrap Car logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

National Scrap Car

4.9184 Google reviews

National Scrap Car, based in the City of London, buys vehicles for scrapping and describes a process of quoting, arranging collection, and paying out, often on the same day. Reviewers describe working with named staff throughout the transaction and consistently mention fair pricing and clear updates when a collection driver is delayed.

What people praise

  • Reviewers highlight clear communication throughout the sale
  • Payment often lands within hours of collection
  • No hidden fees mentioned across the reviews
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume184 · 75th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Matches Scrap Car Kings and Cash for Cars at 4.9 stars, with a review count in between the two, and the reviews read as consistently smooth transactions rather than exceptional one-offs.

122 Leadenhall Street, 122 Leadenhall St, London EC3V 4AB

Cash for Cars logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Cash for Cars

4.9183 Google reviews

Cash for Cars, trading online as Quick Scrap Cars, buys damaged and scrap vehicles across the UK with free collection and same-day payment. The business takes vehicle registrations and details online for an instant quote, and reviewers describe collection arranged the same day the quote is accepted.

What people praise

  • Fast quotes and same-day collection in most reviews
  • Reviewers describe cash or transfer paid immediately on pickup
  • Accepts vehicles regardless of condition, including MOT failures

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer flagged the listed address as a registration point rather than the actual scrapyard, worth confirming collection logistics by phone
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume183 · 69th
Confidencemoderate
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The smallest review count of the group at 183, but the rating holds at 4.9 and the pattern in the reviews (fast quote, fast payment) matches the other scrap-collection names here.

Perth Court, London SE5 8HU

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How we score

Rating is each business’s live Google average. Review volume measures how many customers actually left feedback, ranked against others in the same city. Confidence combines both, so a high rating built on a handful of reviews counts for less than the same rating across hundreds. Recency checks how recently people are still reviewing. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.

What can you expect to pay or receive? (2026)

For used parts, Breakeryard.com’s own site claims savings of up to 80 percent against new dealer prices, though the exact cost depends entirely on the part and vehicle. For scrapping a car, the scrap-collection businesses above generally quote a price based on registration, condition, and current scrap metal value, so figures vary too much to list a fixed range here. Get a quote directly before assuming a price.

Serving London and the wider region

These businesses cover a wide stretch of Greater London, from Ilford in the east to Vauxhall in the south and the City of London in between, with several also collecting across Essex. If you’re searching for a salvage yard near me for parts or a scrap car near me for collection, most of these operate well beyond their listed address through delivery or pickup.

What to ask before you sell a car or order a part

  • Can you confirm this part fits my exact make, model, and year before I pay?
  • What is your right-part or return guarantee if the part doesn’t fit?
  • For scrap cars, when exactly does payment happen, before or after collection?
  • Is the collection free, and how quickly can it be arranged?
  • Do you have a licensed waste carrier registration for vehicle disposal?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these salvage yards?

We looked at real Google reviews and ratings for salvage and scrap-related businesses in London, then ranked them by a mix of rating, review volume, and how recently people are still reviewing them.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects Google data verified in July 2026 and gets refreshed periodically as ratings and review counts change.

Is LASSCO a car salvage yard?

No. LASSCO deals in architectural antiques and salvage, things like fireplaces, flooring, and ironwork, not vehicle parts.

What’s the difference between a parts marketplace and a scrap car buyer?

Breakeryard.com sources used parts from a network of yards for people repairing a car. Scrap Car Kings, National Scrap Car, and Cash for Cars instead buy your whole vehicle for cash and take it off your hands.

The bottom line

If you need a used part, Breakeryard.com’s review base and nationwide sourcing make it the safest starting point. If you’re getting rid of a car entirely, Scrap Car Kings has the highest rating paired with a solid review count for fast, same-day collection. Either way, get your quote in writing before anything is collected or paid out.

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