Funding for breakers, salvage yards and ELV operators
Running an ELV / vehicle breaking business is capital‑intensive: you need the right site, compliant processes, specialist kit and enough cash flow to buy stock and keep vehicles moving. We help UK vehicle breakers secure suitable finance in a way that fits how the business actually operates.
Common finance needs in the trade
- Yard equipment: forklifts, telehandlers, loaders, racking and lifting gear.
- Processing & depollution kit: fluid extraction, tanks, spill control and storage solutions.
- Vehicles: recovery trucks, transporters and vans used for collections and deliveries.
- Working capital: to purchase stock vehicles, pay staff and manage seasonal demand.
Compliance basics to get right
- Most lenders want to see that compliance is understood and under control. For ELV work this commonly includes the correct permissions and systems for handling vehicles and waste streams. In the UK this can involve bodies such as the DVLA and the Environment Agency (or your local regulator), plus documented processes for depollution, storage and traceability.
How we help you present a strong case to lenders
- Translate your requirements into lender‑ready information (asset, term, budget, deposit and timing).
- Explain the business model clearly: parts sales, scrap value, throughput and margins.
- Highlight controls that reduce lender risk: insurance, contracts, experienced management and compliance.
- Compare options across lenders (not just one route) and talk you through the pros/cons.
We're a broker/introducer for UK business finance. Information on this page is for general guidance only and is not financial advice.
Typical start-up funding ranges
Funding amounts£10k–£2m+
Terms12–72 months
DecisionsFast (case dependent)
UK business finance onlyYes
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about vehicle breaker & ELV business finance.
We are an introducer/broker, not a lender. Nothing on this page is financial advice.