Local ATF vs national broker
Why Hampshire chooses us
over the comparison sites.
You've probably seen a headline price on a comparison site. Here's what actually happens when a broker dispatches to a subcontracted yard — and how we do it differently as the local team collecting the car ourselves.
- ATF licensedEnvironment Agency
- DVLA notifiedFree CoD issued
- GDPR compliantData destroyed
- 95% recycledELV-directive
- Own fleetNo brokers
- Instant BACSOr cash on collection
| What matters | SCC Hampshire | National brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Who collects your car | Our own Hampshire drivers | Subcontracted local yard |
| Same-day collection | Yes — book before 2pm | Rare; usually 2–5 days |
| Price honoured on collection | Guaranteed in writing | Often renegotiated at kerbside |
| Payment | Instant BACS or cash before loading | Bank transfer within 3–5 days |
| DVLA notification | We do it, same day | You do it yourself |
| Certificate of Destruction | Emailed within 24 hours | Chase the yard for it |
| Non-runner / no keys | Free flat-bed, no price penalty | £40–£80 recovery deduction |
| Missing V5C | No fee, no problem | £25–£50 admin fee typical |
| Environment Agency licence | ATF, verifiable licence number | Broker unlicensed — yard varies |
| Complaint route | Direct to the owner | Call-centre escalation |