Value Your Scrap Car

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Scrap car value calculator

There are several different factors that decide the value of a scrap car. First and foremost is the weight of your vehicle. If there are no salvageable parts, the value of the metal is the biggest contributor. The heavier the car, the greater the scrap value. For this reason, we generally advise non-experts not to strip their car for parts with a view to scrapping them separately.

The price of scrap metal will also affect how much money the car is worth. The overall value of the scrap metal fluctuates throughout the year as can be seen from the scrap car value table below.

Other Factors Which Affect the Scrap Value

Beyond the scrap value of the metal in your old car, there are other factors which would make the vehicle more valuable:

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Scrap vs Salvage

Salvaging a car means breaking it into parts to salvage for re-use or even reviving it and putting it back on the road. Salvageable cars will fetch a higher price than a car destined for scrapping, which is why it’s important to speak with us directly. – Any surviving parts will be saved from the crusher. – It’s better for the environment. – It’s better for your bank balance.

Our service doesn’t change when scrapping or salvaging an old motor. Simply use the quote form to tell us the details – once our advisors have asked you a few additional questions we’ll be able to get you the best price either through scrapping, breaking down for parts, or fully salvaging.

Important – To understand the salvage value of your car you will need to speak with one of our advisors. Securing a price beyond the scrap value will involve understanding the details so our experts can arrange for the most suitable salvage buyer to be considered, offering the best price for your scrap car.

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How can I increase the value of my scrap car?

The best way to boost your profits when selling your vehicle as scrap is to keep it altogether in one piece. You’re more than welcome to remove parts and attempt to sell them separately, but the price of your vehicle overall will then drop when you scrap it. Since you’re likely to be offered around the same price for the whole car as you would earn when you total your profits from selling parts, most of our customers prefer to scrap their vehicle with all parts included – it might even mean you earn more by going down the salvage route!

Read more: For everything you need to know about scrapping your car, read our complete guide here.

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Scrap car value FAQs

Will I really receive the scrap value I’m quoted for my car?

All of quotes our are protected. This means:

• ✅ CLEAR PRICING

• ✅ NO HIDDEN CHARGES

• ✅ NO COLLECTION FEE

• ✅ NO PRICE CHANGES

Please be as thorough as possible when telling us about the condition of your car, as we can only price the vehicle accurately if we get the correct info the first time. The more you tell – the higher the price we can secure from our buyers.

How much does it cost to scrap a car?

It’s completely free for you to scrap your car. And regardless of the condition of you car, there is always some money locked up the scrap value of the metal. Sell your scrap car through us and we’ll always secure the best value based on its condition, guarantee you free collection and make sure you come out on top, having not spent a penny.

How do you know how much my car is worth?

Based on the make, model, age and condition of your car, current going rates for steel worldwide, and our knowledge of the salvage market, we’re able to give you a very accurately calculated scrap value of your car. Salvage cars will be priced based on current demand for parts and any specialist interest. If you have been given a much higher quote elsewhere firstly, make sure you are speaking with a reputable scrap car company and secondly, speak with on our advisors. It might be that with a little more info on your vehicle we can find a more targeted buyer, offering a higher price. Learn about the scrap and salvage differences in our dedicated post.

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Scrap car prices 2024

Used car prices rose in 2020 in line with inflation and have remained relatively stable ever since. Demand has never been higher though, so it’s a great time to sell your old car for scrap.

Our value calculations look at the main factors affecting the price and, using those figures, can compare the values from a number of different car scrappers, ensuring you get the best price.

Historic scrap car value chart

The chart below shows the historic values by month since January 2017. It also shows both the low and high range amounts, which became available in May 2020.

Historic scrap car value per tonne

These historic prices show the scrap car price per ton monthly from January 2017 . The data clearly shows the value fluctuating over this time, a testament to the different factors that contribute to how much a scrap car is worth.

The ferrous scrap metal prices per ton for cars in January 2024 has seen a very minor rise on the previous month, and the overall upward trend from August 2022 has continued. There is quite a range between the low and high price, making it even more important to get the best quote when scrapping your vehicle.