Write-off
Insurance Write-Off Collection Across Birmingham
Once a car's been declared a write-off, it usually needs to move on from wherever it's currently sitting — your driveway, a bodyshop, or wherever it ended up after an accident — to a salvage yard, auction, or buyer specified by your insurer.
We collect and transport write-off vehicles across Birmingham, Solihull, Sandwell and the Black Country, working to the collection details your insurer or salvage company provides, and can usually fit around timescales that suit you rather than the vehicle sitting around for longer than necessary.
What your insurer typically needs
Most insurers or their salvage agents will give you a reference number, collection address and destination once the write-off has been agreed. Having these details ready when you book collection helps things run smoothly, since the destination is usually specific rather than a general scrapyard of your choosing.
Getting the car ready for collection
It's worth removing personal belongings, checking for anything left in the boot or door pockets, and clearing out things like parking permits, dash cams, or child seats before collection, since these often get overlooked once the write-off process is underway and the car changes hands.
- Have your insurer's reference number and destination details ready
- Remove all personal belongings before the vehicle is collected
- Take your own photos of the car's final condition if useful for your records
- Confirm who's authorised the collection if it's not you directly
Collecting from awkward locations
Write-off cars are sometimes sitting somewhere less accessible than a normal driveway — a bodyshop yard, a side street, or wherever the accident left it. We work around this in the same way as any other recovery job, and can collect from wherever the vehicle currently is.
Timing and paperwork
We can usually coordinate collection to suit both your availability and the salvage company's requirements. If there's specific paperwork needed on collection, such as confirming your identity or the vehicle's V5, it's worth checking with your insurer in advance what they expect to be present.
Questions we get asked
Do I need to be present for the collection?
It depends on your insurer's requirements and any paperwork needed, but let us know your availability and we'll coordinate around it where possible.
Where does the car go once collected?
Usually to a salvage yard or buyer specified by your insurer or their salvage agent, based on the details you provide us.
What if I haven't removed everything from the car yet?
It's best to clear personal belongings before collection, since access afterwards may be limited depending on where the vehicle goes next.
Can you collect from a bodyshop or accident scene rather than my home?
Yes, we can collect from wherever the vehicle currently is, not just your home address.
Write-off needs collecting?
Call 07402 666 687 with your insurer's collection details and we'll take it from there across Birmingham.