CityGrip Recovery / Scrap car collection
A vehicle stored behind a gate needs a plan for the way out as well as a decision about its future. Send the exact Land Rover or Range Rover model, condition and location so the collection can be assessed before booking.
The short answer
CityGrip Recovery arranges Land Rover and Range Rover scrap-vehicle collection across London. Defender, Discovery, Freelander and Range Rover-family enquiries are assessed using the exact model, body, powertrain and current condition. Free collection is part of an accepted scrap arrangement, with completeness, access and release authority checked first. Vehicles being scrapped go to a receiving Authorised Treatment Facility for treatment and the applicable disposal paperwork.
Identify the actual vehicle
Whether yours is a Defender, Discovery or part of the Range Rover family, give the precise model, body and year. A broader 4x4 description does not establish the vehicle’s dimensions, powertrain or present handling needs.
Give the exact model, body configuration and year. Describe racks, roof equipment, towing attachments or other modifications that change its size or access. If it is a commercial body or heavily modified vehicle, provide the plated weight if known so the appropriate assessment can be made.
Explain whether the vehicle is at home, a workshop or another storage site. Tell us about missing keys, rolling wheels, steering and its present height or position. If it has stood for a long time, describe any obstruction or changes to the access route.
Send the exact generation/year and powertrain. Mention suspension position, collision damage or a wheel that cannot turn normally. Include the actual loading space rather than assuming all vehicles carrying the Range Rover name share one handling arrangement.
Identify the full model and whether the particular vehicle is petrol, diesel or electrified. Report battery warnings or damage where relevant. Explain a restricted garage, managed parking level or narrow gate before suitable loading and receiving arrangements are confirmed.
Non-runners and release arrangements
A roof rack, tent, altered suspension, added bodywork or another attachment can change the space the vehicle needs. Describe what is fitted and what will be removed before collection. Give the displayed entrance limit if it is under a structure; do not estimate clearance from the standard model alone.
Explain the surface and approach to a stored vehicle. A paved driveway, narrow private track, soft ground and an obstructed yard are different access situations. This is an enquiry for assessment, not a promise of off-road extraction or a particular recovery method under the free collection arrangement.
If an older Defender, Range Rover or another vehicle is being considered for repair or restoration, resolve that decision before destruction. Confirm the owner’s authority and any insurer instructions. A project vehicle or a vehicle left on someone’s land cannot be scrapped merely because the premises need clearing.
An agreed collection
Quote the actual fitted vehicle: model, body, year, powertrain, completeness and modifications. Missing wheels, drivetrain parts or extra waste should be disclosed at the outset. Agree acceptance, the amount and any exceptional work before handover. A fixed online figure for a Range Rover or Defender does not establish your vehicle’s value or access costs.
Free collection is part of our accepted scrap service. Tell us about incomplete vehicles, missing essential parts and extra waste before booking. We confirm acceptance, suitable loading, any exceptional work and the full arrangement first. There is no fixed scrap value for every Land Rover or Range Rover. Payment arrangements are agreed for the vehicle; our scrap service uses bank transfer.
Electric and hybrid enquiries
Do not assume a Land Rover or Range Rover is conventional diesel or petrol from its body shape. Give the exact model, year and powertrain you know it has. For an electrified vehicle, share warning messages, collision or water exposure and any manufacturer or retailer instructions.
Land Rover publishes its own takeback and battery-recycling information. That manufacturer route is separate from CityGrip’s independent collection service. No standalone battery removal or manufacturer appointment is implied here. Collection, suitable equipment and a receiving facility must be confirmed for the actual vehicle.
Report collision damage, water exposure, heat, smoke or battery warnings in the first message. Do not touch exposed electrical components, charge a suspect damaged vehicle or attempt battery removal. If there is fire or immediate danger, call the emergency services. Collection and the receiving site must be suitable for the actual vehicle; acceptance is assessed before booking.
London collection access
For a vehicle on a sloping North London drive, describe the approach, shared access and whether it rolls or steers normally. For a West London garage, include the opening, turning space and any attachment affecting height. Do not remove safety-critical equipment or move an unsafe vehicle for a photograph.
At a workshop or yard, establish the person authorised to release the vehicle and the person controlling the gate. Tell us about opening hours, neighbouring vehicles and any existing release requirements. Free collection does not automatically resolve private-site bills or permit access across land controlled by others.
For West London, see the West London collection guide. For North London, see the North London collection guide. For South London, see the South London collection guide.
CityGrip is based in Leyton. These are collection areas, not separate manufacturer branches. Give the full current address, vehicle entrance and an on-site contact; availability is agreed for that location.
Before permanent disposal
Describe impact damage, leaks, deployed airbags, loose panels and any warning or safety instructions. Take photographs only from a safe position. Do not move an unsafe vehicle or attempt to make it ready for loading yourself.
Where an insurer is involved, obtain release instructions and check whether inspection or salvage control remains outstanding. Do not authorise destruction simply because a car cannot be driven. Follow the GOV.UK insurance write-off guidance and the applicable insurer process; the private scrapping steps below are not a substitute for that route.
Our accident-damaged car disposal guide explains the release questions. If the intended outcome is transport to a repairer, ask for car recovery with an agreed destination instead. Recovery is separately quoted and does not authorise destruction.
From enquiry to handover
The disposal paperwork
Only an Authorised Treatment Facility can lawfully scrap the vehicle. CityGrip’s role is collection and delivery to the receiving ATF; the treatment site issues the Certificate of Destruction. Confirm the facility details rather than assuming the collection company is itself a scrapyard.
Follow the GOV.UK scrapping steps: arrange retention of a private number first if you want to keep it, give the ATF the V5C while retaining the relevant motor-trade slip, and tell DVLA yourself. Ask for the notification instructions if the log book is missing.
The GOV.UK ATF guide says an eligible car that is completely scrapped should receive a Certificate of Destruction within seven days. A vehicle the ATF repairs and sells does not receive that certificate. Agree the intended outcome before handing over the car.
Cash payment for a scrap vehicle is not permitted in England or Wales. Our scrap service uses bank transfer. Confirm the amount and payment arrangement before collection; no model-wide scrap valuation is promised on this page.
The business behind the number
CityGrip Recovery is based at 68 Ruckholt Road, Leyton, London E10 5NP. Call 07960 200253 or email info@citygriprecovery.co.uk. The phone line takes enquiries 24 hours; the collection date, availability and access arrangement are agreed individually.
We are an independent collection and recovery business. Central, West and North London are collection areas served from our Leyton base. Confirm the receiving ATF and the agreed collection arrangements when booking. Read about CityGrip and our main scrap collection guide.
Before you enquire
Give the exact model/body/year and describe modifications, roof equipment and attachments. Include the plated weight if known and the present access. Collection suitability, handling and disposal paperwork need assessment rather than assuming the standard passenger-car arrangement applies.
Describe its present height and position, wheel damage and whether it can roll or steer. Send safe photographs of the vehicle and the route out. Do not force a suspension adjustment or try to move an unsafe car; equipment and access must be assessed first.
Explain the surface, gradient, usable approach and who controls access. The situation needs assessment before acceptance. A free scrap collection is not a blanket promise of off-road extraction or any particular recovery method.
This guide covers enquiries for both model families in one place, with separate model and access prompts. Give the precise vehicle model, year, body and powertrain when contacting us so the actual collection can be assessed.
Free collection is part of an accepted CityGrip scrap-car booking. Describe missing essential components, extra waste, locked wheels and exceptional access first. Acceptance, suitable loading, any exceptional work and the full arrangement must be confirmed before booking. Free scrap collection is not free transport to another address.
Ask which identification and ownership or release evidence is needed before collection. Arrange retention of a private registration first if required. Follow the current GOV.UK steps for the V5C and tell DVLA yourself that the vehicle has gone to the ATF. If the log book is missing, disclose this before booking and obtain the correct notification instructions.
Explain the damage, claim status and any confirmed write-off category. Obtain the insurer or other controlling party's release instructions before collection or destruction. Do not dispose of a car still needed for inspection. Insurance write-offs follow the applicable insurer and GOV.UK route; a collection request does not establish authority to scrap.
The receiving Authorised Treatment Facility issues it when an eligible car is completely scrapped. GOV.UK says it should be provided within seven days. CityGrip handles collection and delivery, not ATF treatment. A car the ATF repairs and resells does not receive that certificate. Keep the certificate, handover records and your own DVLA notification confirmation.
The next useful guide
Start with the London scrap-car collection hub for the shared service details. For West London, see the West London collection guide. For North London, see the North London collection guide. For South London, see the South London collection guide.
Manufacturer information below describes the maker's own guidance and schemes. CityGrip is an independent business and does not claim manufacturer appointment or affiliation.
Checked 2026-11-12
Sources checked on 12 November 2026. Manufacturer schemes have their own conditions; they are not CityGrip service promises. The actual vehicle, street restrictions and site instructions must be checked before collection.
Send the registration, condition and actual access. We can discuss the next step before you authorise a handover.
