The Surprising Treasures Left Behind in Scrap Cars

At Abbey Scrap Cars, we've processed tens of thousands of vehicles across Gloucestershire, Bristol, Newport, Swindon, Cardiff, Herefordshire, Monmouth, Stroud and Worcestershire.

While we pride ourselves on offering top prices and eco-friendly car recycling, there's an unexpected side to our work: the extraordinary items people leave behind in their cars before scrapping them.

Forgotten Wildlife

Nature sometimes claims vehicles as temporary homes. We've discovered a family of field mice nesting in a saloon from Cardiff, a small colony of bees establishing a hive in a boot from Bristol, and most surprisingly, a pet terrapin forgotten in a bucket in a car from Gloucestershire.

Our team handled each situation carefully, ensuring wildlife was safely relocated before continuing with the car scrapping Bristol process.

The Forgotten Fortunes

The value of items forgotten in cars can be astonishing. We found an envelope containing nearly £2,000 tucked under a seat in a luxury sedan from Swindon.

An antique pocket watch worth over £800 was wedged between seats in a hatchback from Stroud, and a small box of wedding rings was discovered in a vehicle from Newport.

For anyone considering where to scrap my car Stroud area, it's worth checking your vehicle thoroughly!

The Truly Unexpected

Some discoveries defy explanation. A van from Herefordshire contained 47 unopened tins of baked beans.

A car from Monmouth yielded a complete set of medieval knight armour replicas, while a small vehicle from Worcestershire contained 12 identical mannequin heads wearing different wigs.

These unusual finds certainly made the car scrapping Worcestershire process more entertaining!

Musical Instruments and Sentimental Items

We've recovered numerous musical instruments, including a valuable vintage guitar from a Bristol car and a complete drum kit distributed throughout an estate car from Gloucestershire.

The most touching discoveries are often sentimental items: a box of love letters from the 1970s in a Newport vehicle, a baby memory book containing irreplaceable photos from Swindon, and a personal journal.

Check Before You Scrap

While we pride ourselves on returning valuable or sentimental items whenever possible, we always recommend giving your vehicle one final check before collection. You might be surprised what's hiding in those forgotten compartments!

If you're looking for reliable car scrap yards Bristol or searching for scrap car near me services anywhere in our operating area, Abbey Scrap Cars offers free collection, competitive prices, and the peace of mind that comes with using a DVLA-approved Authorised Treatment Facility.

Whether you're in Gloucestershire, Bristol, Newport, Swindon, Cardiff, Herefordshire, Monmouth, Stroud, or Worcestershire, we're ready to offer you top prices for your unwanted vehicle. Just maybe check under the seats first!

Ready to say goodbye to your old car? Contact Abbey Scrap Cars today for a quick, convenient, and environmentally responsible service.