Is scrapping your old vehicle’s alloy wheels worth it? Today, the national average price for an alloy wheel as scrap is £1.36 per KG. On a grander scale, this means that the average price for an alloy wheel, made up of aluminium & nickel, is £1,367 per tonne.
Of course, selling all four (or five) alloy wheels could net you more money, with a full set being estimated at a value of approximately £50 to a scrap metal dealer. As for the wheel nuts themselves, those are worth considerably less – after all, there’s not a lot of metal there!
Want to get rid of some old steel wheels? Those will be worth a lot less, with a price per tonne of around £150.
How Much Do Alloy Wheels Weigh?
Alloys come in one shape, but all sizes. A typical street-legal vehicle will be rolling on wheels ranging from 14 to 18 inches in size.
This size impacts the weight of the wheel, with smaller alloys measuring in at approximately 6kg, with larger ones reaching around 10kg.
Remember, each brand and model of wheel will be slightly different.
Do Alloy Wheels Add Value To Your Car?
Absolutely! If you’re scrapping your whole car, don’t take any parts off it! Scrap it in one piece for the best price possible.
Anything you remove from the vehicle will be removed from the quoted price no matter who you scrap with, so if only for convenience, don’t break down your vehicle!
Alloy Wheel Scrapping FAQs
We get asked about wheels a lot; here are the most frequently asked questions, with answers:
Where can I sell my alloy wheels?
Finding a buyer for your alloys shouldn’t be too difficult. You can sell them as scrap on their own, but you’ll typically be better off keeping them on (or at least with) your vehicle if you’re scrapping the whole thing.
If your alloys are still in a decent condition, you might also find a fellow motorist who’ll buy them to put straight onto their own car!
Can I take my alloy wheels to a scrap yard?
Many scrap yards will be glad to receive your alloys (though you might to call ahead first to check). In fact, if you’re only selling one or two wheels, you might have to deliver them yourself. If you’re selling a bulk load, the buyer may collect.
Alternatively, National Scrap Car offers free collection for customers selling their whole car so, once again, you might be better off holding onto your wheels until the vehicle itself is ready to go!
How will I receive my payment?
We can’t speak for every scrap yard around, but generally speaking, payment will be delivered via bank transfer. This is the case when selling to one of our partnered Authorised Treatment Facilities. Cash payments for scrap cars were outlawed in 2013.
Should alloy wheels be recycled?
Recycling alloy wheels allows them to be reused or repurposed. When you scrap a car with National Scrap Car, it’ll be recycled – alloys included. This means they’ll be salvaged, if possible, or they’ll be melted down and made into something new. It’s certainly better than leaving them to rust on a scrap heap!
Can I sell alloy wheels myself?
Of course! Selling your wheels independently is totally acceptable and is commonly done through various online marketplaces. However, selling them with us when you scrap your whole car guarantees a sale and rapid payment.
What should I bring with me when scrapping my alloys?
When scrapping wheels and wheels alone, you’re unlikely to need the same documentation required for scrapping an entire car. However, if you wanted to make sure you’ve got everything, bring:
- The alloy wheels
- Photo ID
- The V5C of your vehicle
Scrapping Your Whole Car? Get a quote!
Scrapping is made simple with National Scrap Car. Simply enter your vehicle reg and postcode below and you’ll be given a valuation for your car in seconds. Our scrap & salvage buyers come to you, offering top prices for your motor and free collection, no matter where in the UK you are. No hidden fees, no hassle.
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