Quick answer
What is salvage car shipping?
Salvage car shipping combines auction collection, condition-appropriate loading and export documentation. Destination restrictions differ, so vehicle category and import eligibility must be checked before shipment.
The Ship Cars is the vehicle shipping agent division of Ascope Shipping Services LTD, registered in England.
UK salvage auction buyers exporting to West Africa, Pakistan, the Middle East and Eastern Europe are some of our most regular customers. Salvage cars need specialist handling: auction yard collection within tight deadlines, container shipping for non-runners, and careful checks on whether the destination country accepts Category S or N vehicles.
The Ship Cars collects directly from Copart UK, BCA, Manheim and e2e yards, consolidates cars into shared or sole containers and ships them with the correct salvage paperwork.
Why Choose Our Salvage Car Shipping
Auction Yard Collection
Fast collection from Copart, BCA, Manheim and e2e to avoid storage charges.
Multi-Car Containers
Load 3–4 salvage cars in a 40ft container to cut the cost per car.
Cat S / Cat N Guidance
We check destination rules — some countries restrict or ban salvage-category imports.
Non-Runner Handling
Forklift and winch loading for damaged cars.
Repeat Trader Service
Regular shipments for traders with consistent pricing.
Key Routes
Nigeria, Ghana, Benin, Togo, Pakistan, UAE, Jordan, Lebanon and more.
How It Works
Get a Quote
Send the vehicle details, condition and destination. We reply with a fixed price and the best shipping method.
Auction Release
Send us the auction lot and release details as soon as you win.
Yard Collection
We collect the car from the auction yard to our loading depot.
Container & Ship
Cars are loaded, secured and shipped with export documents.
Indicative Pricing
Prices are estimates for a standard car. Get an exact quote for your vehicle.
Salvage car, shared container
Best value for single cars
40ft container (3–4 cars)
Uses our published container rates
Auction yard collection
UK-wide
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you collect from Copart UK?
Can Category S or N cars be exported?
How do I avoid auction storage fees?
Official government resources
Always confirm current customs, duty and vehicle registration rules with the official authorities before you ship.
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