Cardiff • Newport • Caerphilly • South Wales

Local vehicle recycling with over 30 years of experience.

RDA Vehicle Dismantlers helps drivers deal with unwanted, damaged and end-of-life vehicles without unnecessary hassle. Tell us what you have, where it is and what condition it is in, and we can review the details before arranging the next step.

Vehicle collection available Responsible ELV recycling Quality used car parts

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Your registration and collection postcode give us the quickest starting point.

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Same-day scrap car service

Car accepted today? We can collect today and arrange payment today.

For eligible vehicles where same-day collection is available, we can arrange collection and same-day payment once the agreed handover is completed.

STEP 01Get your quote todaySend the registration, postcode and vehicle details.

STEP 02Collection todayWhere same-day availability and access allow.

STEP 03Payment todaySame-day payment is arranged after the agreed handover.

Let’s get started Subject to quote acceptance, collection availability, access and required documentation. Scrap vehicle payments are made by a traceable method, not cash.

Straightforward from the first enquiry

A clearer way to deal with an unwanted vehicle

RDA has been connected with vehicle dismantling and recycling in the Risca and Newport area for decades. The new website keeps that practical approach but makes it easier to give us the information we need before collection.

1. Tell us about the vehicle

Registration, postcode, mileage, MOT status, whether it starts, visible damage and access details all help us understand what is being collected.

2. Review the quote

We look at the information you provide and contact you. A quote request is not a commitment to sell, so you can decide whether the offer and process suit you.

3. Arrange collection

If you decide to proceed, we confirm the practical details, paperwork and collection arrangements before the vehicle is moved.

RDA Vehicle Dismantlers, Cardiff

A long-established vehicle dismantler serving South Wales

RDA Vehicle Dismantlers, also known locally as RDA Recycling, has more than 30 years of experience in vehicle dismantling and recycling across South Wales. The business has grown around a straightforward combination of vehicle collection, dismantling, salvage, recycling and reusable parts. That means a car which has become uneconomical to repair does not simply disappear into a pile of metal. It is assessed, processed and dismantled so usable components and recyclable materials can be recovered wherever appropriate.

We deal with vehicles in many different conditions. Some still run but have failed an MOT. Others have engine, gearbox, clutch, electrical or structural problems. Accident-damaged cars, insurance write-offs, long-term non-runners and vehicles that have simply become too expensive to keep can all be submitted for review. The important thing is to describe the vehicle honestly so the right collection method and treatment route can be planned.

✓Based at Old St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 2WH.

✓Vehicle collection available around Newport, Caerphilly, Cardiff and nearby areas.

✓Used components are recovered for reuse where suitable.

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Vehicles we commonly deal with

Not every end-of-life vehicle looks the same

Age alone does not decide whether a vehicle is worth repairing, selling for salvage or processing as an end-of-life vehicle.

MOT failures

Cars where corrosion, suspension, emissions or other repair costs no longer make sense.

Non-runners

Vehicles with engine, gearbox, electrical, starting or transmission faults.

Damaged vehicles

Accident damage, write-offs and vehicles that are difficult to sell privately.

Unwanted cars

Vehicles sitting unused on a drive, at a garage or taking up valuable space.

Used car parts

Reuse can keep an older vehicle on the road for less

Vehicle dismantling is also about recovering serviceable components. RDA has long supplied used parts for cars, vans and 4x4s, including engines, gearboxes, alternators, starter motors, suspension components, lights, mirrors, doors, wheels, interior trim and body panels. Stock changes constantly as vehicles arrive and parts are sold, so the fastest way to check availability is to send the exact vehicle and component details.

Registration, model year, engine size, part number and a photograph can all help avoid a wrong match. If a garage is carrying out the repair, ask them for any identifying code from the old component and include it with your enquiry.

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Responsible vehicle treatment

What happens after an end-of-life vehicle arrives?

Vehicles that are genuinely being scrapped need to enter the proper treatment route. At an authorised treatment facility, the vehicle can be identified, depolluted and prepared for dismantling and recycling. Fluids, batteries and other potentially hazardous items are handled before the remaining materials are separated for reuse or recycling.

RDA’s live website has long described the business as a DVLA-authorised treatment facility and promotes compliance with the end-of-life vehicle process. The redesigned site keeps that information clearer: ownership and paperwork matter, the vehicle condition needs to be accurately described, and a Certificate of Destruction is issued where the relevant legal conditions apply.

Another point worth making clearly is payment. If a vehicle is being bought as scrap in England or Wales, legislation does not allow cash payment. Payment must be made by a traceable method such as electronic transfer or non-transferable cheque. That protects both the customer and the licensed operator.

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Vehicle being dismantled and depolluted in a recycling facility

Local service from Cardiff

Serving Cardiff, Newport and surrounding South Wales communities

Our yard is in Old St Mellons, Cardiff, giving practical access to Cardiff, Newport, Caerphilly and many surrounding South Wales communities. Collection depends on the vehicle, access and exact postcode, so include the vehicle location when requesting a quote.

CardiffOur base at Old St Mellons

NewportCity and surrounding communities

CaerphillyCounty borough and nearby valleys

South WalesSelected collections across the wider area

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Start with the registration and postcode, then tell us what condition the vehicle is in.

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