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PLH recovery Manchester scrap my car

PLH recovery Manchester scrap my car

4.8(21 reviews)See reviews ↓·Manchester

About the company

PLH Recovery Manchester Scrap My Car is a long established breakdown recovery company based in Manchester. All scrap cars and vans collected are recycled to government standards. Scrap cars are depolluted and disposed of through registered Authorised Treatment Facilities (ATFs), allowing a certificate of destruction (CoD) to be issued. The company handles DVLA paperwork for scrapped vehicles. The company collects scrap cars and vans in Greater Manchester and surrounding areas including Newton Heath, Failsworth, New Moston, Collyhurst, Miles Platting, Openshaw, Gorton, Reddish, Clayton, Droylsden, Ashton under Lyne, Crumpsall, Cheetham Hill, Ancoats, Beswick, Longsight, Fallowfield, Manchester and Oldham.

The company accepts insurance write-offs, damaged cars, flood damaged cars, non runners, MOT failures, salvage cars, fleet cars, foreign cars, part-exchange cars, abandoned vehicles, old bangers and old cars/vans for scrap. The company guarantees a best price for 7 days. The company provides same day collection. Payment is authorised at the point of collection. All drivers carry identification and an Environment Agency card. The company holds licence number CBDU 194719. The company's main services are scrap car and van collection and recycling in Manchester.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Scrapping a vehicle with PLH recovery Manchester scrap my car is repeatedly described as straightforward and hassle-free, with the paperwork handled on the spot and payment made immediately. Several customers note that the price offered was better than expected and that the quote given was the amount paid, a point that comes up often in accounts of dealing with the company by name, including Paul, who is singled out for his friendly manner and practical advice. More than one review highlights how quickly the team arrived, collected the vehicle and settled the transaction, with two-vehicle collections handled just as smoothly as single ones.

The professional yet approachable attitude of staff, the speed of the whole process from first call to collection, and the absence of pressure or hidden deductions recur throughout the feedback. Repeat business is common, with customers returning for a second or third vehicle and describing the experience as consistent each time. The service covers car breaking, scrap handling and recycling at its Newton Heath base, and the recurring theme across the reviews is a fair price combined with a genuinely easy process.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Julie Halson25 July 2026

2 nd time iv used PLH ,Great hassle free service l , best price given hassle free process dealt with paper work turned up when they said would highly recommend lovely bloke

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Declan Lynch25 May 2026

Exceptional service! Professional work that made a challenging recovery look easy. Highly recommend!

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Carmel Hughes26 November 2025

This is the second time I’ve used PLH recovery. Efficient, trustworthy, friendly and very professional. I would recommend them to anyone wanting a good quality local service.

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romao hall2 April 2025

What a top man, great service, gave good advice and gave me a good price for my car, definitely recommend πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸ½

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Suds25 October 2024

Fast and friendly service with the best price offered.Best scrap metal dealer in Manchester.

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Leah Wingfield8 June 2024

Couldn’t be more appreciative! Amazing prices, made it very easy for me to do! Would definitely recommend!

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barry3 November 2023

This company is a pleasure to deal with. A friendly prompt service from Paul and instant payment for 2 vehicles was great service..

Scrap car collection in Manchester compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews β€” businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 7 businesses in this category in Manchester are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Scrap Car Guys Manchester - Scrap My Car Manchesterβ˜… 5,041Yes
2Scrap Any Car Manchesterβ˜… 5,036Yes
3Car.co.uk Manchesterβ˜… 5,011Yes
4ASR Scrap My Car Manchesterβ˜… 4,928No
5PLH recovery Manchester scrap my car (this page)β˜… 4,821Yes
Contact
+447894917176www.plhrecoveryscrapmycar.comUnit 1, Reliance Trading Estate, Reliance St, Newton Heath, Manchester M40 3AG
Working hours
Monday06:00–17:30
Tuesday06:00–17:30
Wednesday06:00–17:30
Thursday06:00–17:30
Friday06:00–16:00
Saturday09:00–15:00
Sunday09:00–15:00