Online Motor Salvage Auctions
We are motor salvage experts with 99+ years’ experience specialising in auctioning insurance write-offs, mechanical breakdowns and MOT failures and carefully selected ELVs (End-of-Life Vehicles). Occasionally we will also present classic and modern classic vehicles that offer an ideal restoration project! Our extensive range of motor salvage for sale includes cars, vans and bikes for almost any make or model.
Whether you’re a used car dealer, a car dismantler, a vehicle breaker, or simply an enthusiast on the hunt for your next project car, look no further than us. Find your ideal repairable salvage vehicle at our auctions and save £££s against forecourt prices.
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Weekly Online Auctions
Bid on '000s of repairable salvage vehicles online, all makes and models.
24/7 Bidding
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Inspect Before You Bid
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99+ Years' Experience
Why not buy from a family business you can trust, just like many of our happy, returning customers.
No Hidden Fees
What we quote is what you pay.Collections
In addition to vehicles located at our Poole and Rugby sites, there are '000s of other salvage vehicles listed from other sellers located throughout the UK.
Vehicle collections can be made from our Poole and Rugby sites between 08:30am-3pm Monday to Friday. Please bring all required paperwork to ensure that we can process your vehicle and get it prepared for loading in a fast and efficient manner.
View Before You Bid
If you are already registered with our online motor salvage service and wish to view a vehicle before you bid, our team will be happy to help. Please provide the vehicle reference when you get in touch.
For a vehicle located at our Poole site, call us on +44 (0) 1202 744 194 (ext. 403) or email support@ctrent.co.uk to arrange a free booking.
For a vehicle located at our Rugby site, call us on +44 (0) 1788 877 426 or email rugbyadmin@ctrent.co.uk.
We want to ensure that every inspection is undertaken safely on our facilities. Therefore, the following rules apply:
- A maximum of two persons are allowed to view at one time.
- You must bring your own PPE (hi-viz vest, safety footwear, gloves)
- Sensible clothing and footwear must be worn (shorts, open-toed shoes, sandals or similar are not allowed.
- Nobody under 16 years of age is allowed at any Charles Trent facility. Photographic ID may be requested as proof of age.
If you are not wearing the appropriate clothing or do not comply with our facility rules, you may be denied entry into the facility or asked to leave.
Vehicle Delivery Service
Interested in one of our vehicles but can't collect it? We offer a convenient vehicle delivery service. To get a bespoke vehicle delivery quote please email transport@ctrent.co.uk including the vehicle make, model and registration number (if available) as well as the address and post code that you require the vehicle to be delivered to. Finally, we will need the Charles Trent site that the vehicle is being held at for auction. Once our logistics team has received your request we will be in touch at the earliest available opportunity.
Discount Car Parts
It’s only fair that we offer you some discount on the parts you need when you buy a salvage vehicle at auction with us. With 35,000+ parts available in stock today we can offer 10% discount off the parts you need to get the vehicle you’ve purchased repaired. Please note that this discount applies ONLY to vehicles purchased from Charles Trent Limited. In addition, this discount cannot be used online. Instead, contact our call centre team who will be more than happy to assist with your part enquiry.
Used Car Parts
We specialise in providing tested and trusted used car and van parts. Used car spares for almost make or model are available in stock with fast and FREE delivery to UK Mainland addresses*. Worldwide parts delivery is also available. Every car part we sell off the shelf comes with a FREE 6 month warranty for all important peace of mind..
Wheels & Tyres
Our Poole site is the home of quality, low cost new and part worn tyres, wheels and batteries. We offer a fast, friendly and professional service. Simply drive on in and start saving today!
Salvage Vehicle Categories
In October 2017, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) updated its Code of Practice - a voluntary code setting out rules and guidelines which dictate how the UK salvage industry works. This decision was made to reflect the evolving technology and materials used in new vehicle manufacture and importantly make categories more transparent for salvage buyers. Categories A and B remain with Category N and Category S having been introduced to replace Categories C and D. See below for more information.
Category A
A Cat A car is for scrap only. Category A vehicles are so badly damaged they should be crushed and never re-appear on the road. Even salvageable parts must be destroyed.
Think a burn out, a vehicle that's been rolled, or a vehicle which has been submerged in flood waters
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Category B
A Cat B vehicle is one which has been badly damaged but can be broken up (dismantled) for parts, after which the bodyshell must be crushed.
Category B vehicles must never be returned to the road.
Category S
Cat S means the vehicle has suffered structural damage. This could include a bent or twisted chassis, damage to the structural frame, or a crumple zone that has collapsed in a crash.
A Category S vehicle can be repaired and put back onto the road, but the insurance company has decided not to do this. This could be for a number of reasons including non-availability of parts, or the length of time the repair could take, or due to the owner's preference to have the vehicle written off.
The damage is more than just cosmetic, therefore, and the vehicle will need to be professionally repaired.
Category N
A Category N vehicle can be repaired and put back onto the road, but the insurance company has decided not to do this. This could be for a number of reasons including non-availability of parts, or the complexity of the repair (for example, an electrical issue), the length of time the repair could take, or due to the owner's preference to have the vehicle written off.
Even though there is no structural damage, the vehicle may still need work on safety critical parts, such as steering, brakes and suspension, so buyers should be aware of any potential repairs requiring to be carried out.
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